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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Opium Elixir Voluptueux
The hushed intimacy of a velvet-draped room where warm spices and soft florals intertwine, creating an atmosphere of refined sensuality.
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Opium Elixir VoluptueuxPremium · $100–250
52%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
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008, Opium Elixir Voluptueux by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that captures the essence of indulgence and warmth. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from mandarin orange and bergamot, which quickly give way to a rich blend of floral essences like lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. At its heart, the fragrance blends warm spices such as myrrh and opoponax with balsamic accords and vanilla, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both luxurious and intimate.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow the subtle shifts between its citrus top notes and rich base accords to unfold gradually. The warmth of the vanilla and amber bases means it reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, so aim for pulse points for an intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Opium Elixir Voluptueux, Yves Saint Laurent
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 25%.