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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Opium Parfum
The quiet intimacy of an evening spent in a cozy, warmly lit room where the spicy and sweet notes blend together like a cherished memory.
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Opium ParfumPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessVersus Uomo · VersaceMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1977, Opium Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent was created by perfumers Jean Amic and Jean-Louis Sieuzac as an oriental masterpiece for women. This fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of citrus notes like mandarin orange and bergamot, followed by the warmth of spices such as cloves and cinnamon. The heart reveals a lush bouquet of jasmine, rose, and lily-of-the-valley, while the base settles into rich amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. Opium Parfum is known for its opulent blend of sweet and smoky accords that create a signature scent with lasting warmth.
Apply Opium Parfum to pulse points for its rich base notes to slowly unfold over time. The fragrance’s longevity means it can be layered with a lighter scent during the day, allowing it to deepen as evening approaches.
Fig. 01 — Opium Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
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Jean Amic
The Roure heir who scented an eraJean Amic was a French perfumer born in 1935 in Paris, a direct descendant of the founder of Roure, the fragrance house established in 1820, and son of perfumer Louis Amic.
Co-created with Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalOpium ParfumYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Versace · 1991Versus UomoShares 6 of its 21 notes$40–100★ 4.27 (509)
With Yves Saint Laurent Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition
Adds floral, white floral and patchouli; shares mandarin orange and carnation and 3 more notes.
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A community favourite: loved by 69%, disliked or hated by 5%.