BergamotOpens with
Red MyrrhHeart
OpoponaxDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Opium Secret de Parfum
The plush velvet of an opulent drawing room, where the scent of warm spices and delicate florals interweave in the quiet after hours.
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Opium Secret de ParfumPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessRumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Elle · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1992 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Opium Secret de Parfum is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that encapsulates the brand's heritage of elegance and sophistication. The composition begins with a bright citrus-aromatic accord from bergamot and mandarin orange before transitioning into a heart of lily-of-the-valley and marigold, which adds a delicate floral touch. The base notes of opoponax, amber, patchouli, and vanilla create a warm and enveloping finish that is both spicy and sweet.
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a lasting impression. The fragrance blooms fully within an hour, so give it time before layering with other scents or perfumes.
Fig. 01 — Opium Secret de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
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Jean-Louis Sieuzac
The scent that sparked a controversyJean-Louis Sieuzac is a French perfumer who began his career at Roure, now Givaudan, where in 1976 he created Yves Saint Laurent's Kouros, whose strong, animalistic notes stirred controversy yet became a cult classic.
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 9%.