2004
Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004

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Yves Saint Laurent  ·  Sold as feminine

Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004

The lazy afternoon at a seaside villa where citrus zest meets the gentle warmth of patchouli and vanilla, blending into an embrace of amber and balsamic notes.

3.9983 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
citrusamberwarm spicypatchoulifloralaromatic
Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004Premium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessElle L'aime A La Folie · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate48% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak8%
Weak8%
Moderate36%
Long lasting20%
Eternal28%
SillageStrong71% say strong or enormous
Intimate3%
Moderate26%
Strong38%
Enormous32%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine9%
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Unisex27%
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Feminine64%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2004, Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent is a radiant Oriental scent for women. It opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot, orange, mandarin, and Amalfi lemon, creating an invigorating freshness that feels like the first rays of sunlight on a summer day. The heart of carnation, jasmine, and myrrh adds depth and warmth before settling into a base of patchouli, amber, balsamic accords, and vanilla. This composition captures the essence of a sun-soaked season with its vibrant top notes and enveloping warm spices.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays for a balanced experience — the citrus top notes are bright but dissipate quickly. The warm spicy base takes about an hour to fully bloom, so give it time to settle on your skin before heading out.

Fig. 01 — Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004, Yves Saint Laurent

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The Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance line

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Designer Yves Saint Laurent

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Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004The originalOpium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004Yves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250
51%MatchLolita Lempicka · 2014Elle L'aime A La FolieShares 5 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 4.04 (266)
Opium Eau D'ete Summer Fragrance 2004Zara Homme
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Adds cinnamon, musky and fresh spicy; shares three accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.99/ 5 · 83 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love36%
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