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House of EM5 2026

Opium YSL EDP

IndianEau de Parfum

Opens with Tangerine, Bergamot, and Lily Of The Valley lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Sensual Myrrh, Sweet Carnation, and Jasmine over a dry, grounded base of Opoponax, Resinous Amber, Patchouli, and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Opium YSL EDP a clone of Opium?

OpiumYVES SAINT LAURENTLoose

This bottle carries the Opium DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

bergamotlily of the valleyjasminepatchouliopoponax

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Opium by YVES SAINT LAURENT. Safe to own both.

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Opium YSL EDP bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

BalsamicCitrusFloralFreshSweetWarmAromaticBitter

Longevity

h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2026

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
S
Sensual Myrrh
S
Sweet Carnation
Jasmine
Jasmine
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Opoponax
Opoponax
R
Resinous Amber
Patchouli
Patchouli
M
Madagascar Vanilla

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Opium YSL EDP is widely considered inspired by YSL Opium (1977 EDP), following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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