Opium (1977) Yves Saint Laurent

Opium (1977) Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent designed for women and introduced in 1977.

The opening brings Cloves, Pepper, Coriander, West Indian Bay, Plum, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Bergamot, Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley, creating the fragrance’s first impression. As it develops, Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Opoponax, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk, Castoreum, Cedar, Vetiver, Coconut shape the heart and add depth to the composition. The dry-down rests on Incense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Opoponax, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk, Castoreum, Cedar, Vetiver, Coconut, leaving a more lasting and rounded finish.

Overall, Opium (1977) Yves Saint Laurent can be described as warm spicy, amber, balsamic, woody, aromatic. The composition is credited to Jean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan. It is suited to perfume lovers exploring the collection of Yves Saint Laurent and looking for a scent with a clearly defined note progression.