Mandarin OrangeOpens with
MyrrhHeart
AmberDries down to
Daniela AndrierThe nose · 122 fragrances · also made Prada L'Homme Intense (2017)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Opium Fleur de Shanghai
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where zesty citrus meets the warmth of carnation and amber.
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Opium Fleur de ShanghaiPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessBronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent 2017 · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 15 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2005 and crafted by Daniela Andrier, Opium Fleur de Shanghai by Yves Saint Laurent is a delicate balance of citrus freshness and warm spices. The fragrance opens with the zesty brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot, which contrast beautifully against the rich depth of myrrh and carnation in the heart. As it settles into a base of amber, vanilla, and patchouli, Opium Fleur de Shanghai transforms from an invigorating morning to a warm, embracing evening.
Apply a light spritz to pulse points; the bright citrus notes fade within an hour, but the rich base notes linger for hours. This fragrance reads best when worn close to skin rather than projected across a room.
Fig. 01 — Opium Fleur de Shanghai, Yves Saint Laurent
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Daniela Andrier
Givenchy's guiding handDaniela Andrier is a master perfumer at Givaudan and the creative intelligence behind many of Prada's most distinctive fragrances, including Prada Amber and Infusion d'Iris.
“I like weaving memories through perfume, the past, the present and the future.”
Daniela Andrier · Nose Paris interview (undated)
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 5%.