For Women
Sensual, intense, and deeply exotic—Opium blends spicy fruits, rich florals, and precious woods to create an unforgettable aura of mystery and glamour.

Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Plum · Clove · Coriander · Pepper · Bay Leaf
Heart Notes: Jasmine · Rose · Lily-of-the-Valley · Carnation · Cinnamon · Peach · Orris Root
Base Notes: Sandalwood · Cedarwood · Myrrh · Opoponax · Labdanum · Benzoin · Amber · Musk · Patchouli · Tolu Balsam · Vetiver

Scent Story
Opium opens with a rich tapestry of spicy fruits—mandarin, plum—and spices like clove, coriander, and pepper, set against citrusy brightness. The heart blooms with lush, deep florals—jasmine, rose, lily-of-the-valley, carnation, accented by warm peach, cinnamon and orris root—for an opulent floral core. In the dry-down, luxurious woods and resins—sandalwood, cedar, myrrh, opoponax, labdanum, benzoin—combined with amber, musk, patchouli, tolu balsam, and vetiver anchor the scent in a smoky, sensual trail that lingers long into the night.

Wearability & Lifestyle
Best for evening wear or colder weather—fall and winter especially. Ideal for special occasions, glamorous events, or moments when you want your perfume to leave a strong, memorable impression. Pairs beautifully with dark outfits, luxurious fabrics like velvet or silk, and makeup that enhances bold elegance.

Quick Specs
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Fragrance Type: After-Shave Spray (oriental / spicy classic)
Launch Year: 1977
Fragrance Family: Oriental · Spicy · Floral · Woody Ambers
Recommended Use: Night & Evening · Fall/Winter · Bold & Sensual Mood

Why You’ll Love It
You’ll love Opium for its dramatic opening, its lush and decadent floral heart, and its rich, smoky-ambered base that feels like statement perfume. It’s not subtle—it’s unforgettable.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does Opium smell like?
Opium smells spicy, floral, resinous, woody, and deeply sensual. Mandarin orange, bergamot, plum, clove, coriander, pepper, and bay leaf create a rich opening, while jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, carnation, cinnamon, peach, and orris root add opulent floral warmth over sandalwood, cedarwood, myrrh, opoponax, labdanum, benzoin, amber, musk, patchouli, tolu balsam, and vetiver.

Is Opium an oriental spicy fragrance?
Yes. Opium is an oriental spicy fragrance with floral, woody, amber, and resinous depth. Clove, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, myrrh, opoponax, labdanum, benzoin, amber, musk, and patchouli give it a bold and mysterious character.

When is the best time to wear Opium?
Opium is best for evenings, nights out, fall, winter, glamorous events, special occasions, and moments when you want a fragrance that feels dramatic, sensual, and unforgettable.

Who would enjoy Opium?
Opium is ideal for women who enjoy intense spicy fragrances with rich florals, woods, resins, amber, and musk. Fans of clove, cinnamon, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, myrrh, labdanum, benzoin, patchouli, and amber will appreciate its bold and exotic signature.

Does Opium last long?
Opium typically lasts about 7 to 10 hours on most wearers, depending on skin chemistry, application, and environment. Notes such as sandalwood, cedarwood, myrrh, opoponax, labdanum, benzoin, amber, musk, patchouli, tolu balsam, and vetiver help the fragrance leave a warm, spicy, amber trail.

Is Opium good for everyday wear?
Opium can be worn daily by women who love bold oriental spicy fragrances, but it is especially suited for evenings, cooler weather, and special occasions. Its rich spice, lush florals, smoky resins, woods, and amber give it a powerful presence.

Is Opium more spicy or floral?
Opium is more spicy than floral, especially in the opening with clove, coriander, pepper, bay leaf, and cinnamon. The jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, carnation, peach, and orris root add floral richness, while woods, resins, amber, musk, patchouli, and vetiver create a deeper finish.

Is Opium authentic and recognizable?
Yes. Opium is recognizable for its dramatic blend of mandarin orange, plum, clove, coriander, pepper, jasmine, rose, carnation, cinnamon, sandalwood, myrrh, opoponax, labdanum, benzoin, amber, musk, patchouli, tolu balsam, and vetiver. Its spicy floral heart and smoky amber resin base give it an unforgettable signature.