Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent For Women

About the Opium Perfume for Women

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Perfume is a warm amber fragrance for women, originally launched in 1977 with citrus, florals, myrrh, amber and resinous notes. Its rich, spicy scent suits her for evening wear, dinners, formal occasions and cooler-weather outings.

This women’s perfume is available as an Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP), with Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT) options also listed. The EDP has a fuller character than a lighter EDT or cologne, opening with mandarin and bergamot before moving through myrrh and jasmine into a warm amber and opoponax base.

Opium Perfume Fragrance Profile & Notes

This fragrance belongs to the amber family with warm, spicy, balsamic and floral characteristics.

• Top notes: Mandarin orange and bergamot
• Heart notes: Myrrh and jasmine
• Base notes: Opoponax, amber, patchouli and vanilla
• Fragrance family: Amber
• Concentration: Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP)
• Overall scent: Warm, spicy, balsamic, floral, woody

Performance & Longevity of Opium Perfume

• The Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP) usually provides several hours of wear and is generally regarded as having above-average longevity, although performance varies by skin and application.
• Projection can be noticeable during the opening before the fragrance gradually settles closer to the skin.
• The scent develops from citrus into myrrh and jasmine before becoming warmer, resinous, amber-like and slightly sweet.
• It works particularly well for dinners, evening events, formal occasions and cooler-weather wear.
• Apply moderately to moisturised pulse points such as the wrists, neck and behind the ears.
• The EDP provides a fuller scent profile, while the Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT) offers a somewhat lighter alternative.

What Does Opium Perfume Smell Like?

Opium Perfume smells warm, spicy and balsamic, opening with mandarin and bergamot before myrrh and jasmine form its floral, resinous heart. Opoponax, amber, patchouli and vanilla give the base a warm, woody and slightly sweet scent.

Is Opium Perfume Long-Lasting?

Opium Perfume Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP) usually provides several hours of wear and is generally regarded as having above-average longevity. Performance may vary according to skin type, weather and application.

Is Opium Perfume Suitable for All Occasions?

Opium Perfume works particularly well for evening wear, dinners, formal events and other occasions where a warm fragrance suits the setting. Apply it lightly for work, daytime use, warmer weather or enclosed spaces.

Can Opium Perfume Be Used by Both Men and Women?

Opium Perfume is marketed as a women’s fragrance and is primarily intended for her. Men can also wear it if they enjoy warm amber, spice, myrrh and resinous scent profiles.

What Season Is Opium Perfume Best For?

Opium Perfume is especially well suited to autumn and winter because of its warm amber, spice and balsamic character. It can also work during cool spring days or mild evenings with a lighter application.