YVES SAINT LAURENT 1977

Opium

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Opens warm and resinous with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lily-of-the-valley, and Clove settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Jasmine, Carnation, Rose, and Lily-of-the-valley over a deep, enveloping base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Patchouli.

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

Wear in
fall
winter
year-round
Wear for
date night
day
evening
everyday
formal
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Opium bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

SweetFloralWarmBalsamicFreshSpicyBitterFruity

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

1977

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min

FAQ

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Opium is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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