Yves Saint Laurent Opium Parfum
4.3
Overall
Accords
Spicy
Oriental
Resinous
Floral
Woody
Notes Pyramid
Top
CloveBergamotCorianderLaurelPepperPlumCitrus fruitsJasmineMandarin orange
Heart
CarnationCinnamonOrris rootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the valleyRose
Base
MyrrhFrankincenseOpoponaxTolu balmAmberBenzoinCedarCistusMuskSandalwoodVanillaVetiverCoconut
Pros & Cons
- ✅ A great love, in which I am always comfortable.
- ✅ Opium can be worn by everyone – it feels modern and unisex.
- ✅ masterpiece – dense, resinous, cinnamon, jasmine and clove bomb.
- ✅ Wears remarkably well on warm summer days in small amounts.
- ✅ A timeless, complex scent that feels unisex and seductive.
- ✅ Long‑lasting, warm and comforting, perfect for fall and winter.
- ✅ The dry‑down is intoxicating with myrrh and carnation.
- ✅ Strong sillage without being cloying.
- ❌ Some find it too heavy or cloying for everyday wear.
- ❌ The reformulated version is said to be less spicy and more floral than the original.
- ❌ It can be overwhelming if over‑sprayed.
- ❌ Some find it overly sweet or cloying.
- ❌ Modern reformulations are considered weaker and too floral.
- ❌ The scent can be too heavy for everyday wear.
- ❌ The citrus opening can feel sharp and synthetic.
- ❌ It may be polarising and not suitable for all tastes.
