Top notes Top notes - They develop straight after you put the fragrance on. They create the first impression and tend to be quite intense, but not long-lasting. | Bergamot, Lily Of The Valley, Tangerine |
Middle notes Middle notes - The heart of the fragrance comes out after a couple of minutes when the head of the scent fades away. These notes usually last around 2 to 3 hours. | Jasmine, Carnation, Myrrh |
Base notes Base notes - The last and often longest part of the fragrance's evolution on your skin. Takes anywhere from 4 hours to over a day. | Amber, Opoponax, Patchouli, Vanilla |
| Fragrance category | oriental, spicy |
An intoxicating oriental aroma that you won’t be able to get enough of. The Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum for women will become your new addiction. Its irresistible attraction comes from the captivating combination of spices, flowers, refreshing citrus notes and the unique oriental base notes. Accept your fate and submit to this unique fragrance.
- a fiery and provocative fragrance
- especially suitable for special occasions
- the icon of oriental fragrances since 1977
Composition of the fragrance:
Right at the opening you will be seized by the mystical combination of fresh notes of bergamot and tangerine, softened by delicate lily of the valley. The heart then blooms with intoxicating jasmine, sweet carnation and sensual myrrh. As the fragrance concludes, you will be enveloped in a veil of warm amber, vanilla and velvety resin. The cherry on top of the cake of this oriental adventure is exotic patchouli.
The story of the fragrance:
The Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum for women was first launched back in 1977. After more than 30 years, during which it became an icon of oriental perfumes, its new edition was released in an elegant new bottle in 2009. Let yourself be charmed by this unique fragrance that can easily become your new addiction.