Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women

Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women

Eau de Toilette

Opium Pour Homme Yves Saint Laurent for men

Scent Family

Main Accords

soft spicy
powdery
anis
fruity
fresh spicy

Opium Pour Homme Notes

Top Notes

Black Currant
Black Currant
Star Anise
Star Anise

Heart Notes

Galanga
Galanga
Pepper
Pepper

Base Notes

Atlas Cedar
Atlas Cedar
Bourbon Vanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Tolu Balsam
Tolu Balsam

Scent Family

Opium Pour Homme Yves Saint Laurent for men

Scent Family

Main Accords

soft spicy
powdery
anis
fruity
fresh spicy

Opium Pour Homme Notes

Top Notes

Black Currant
Black Currant
Star Anise
Star Anise

Heart Notes

Galanga
Galanga
Pepper
Pepper

Base Notes

Atlas Cedar
Atlas Cedar
Bourbon Vanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Tolu Balsam
Tolu Balsam

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Black Currant
Black Currant
Star Anise
Star Anise

Heart Notes

Galanga
Galanga
Pepper
Pepper

Base Notes

Atlas Cedar
Atlas Cedar
Bourbon Vanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Tolu Balsam
Tolu Balsam

Opium Pour Homme Overview

Opium Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Men Oriental, Spicy, Woody fragrance released in 1995; it opens with black currant and star anise, moves through a heart of pepper and galanga, and settles into a base of bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam, and Atlas cedar; expect 8–10 hours of longevity with strong sillage and strong projection, best for users around 25+ in cooler weather and evening wear.

Scent Profile

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Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Strong

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$$$

Price

Eau de Toilette

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

• Rich oriental-spicy signature with striking star anise and vanilla warmth
• Long-lasting performance (8–10 hours) suitable for cold weather
• Distinctive and memorable compared to modern fresh/blue scents
• Sophisticated, mature character ideal for evening occasions
• Strong presence without being overwhelming when applied judiciously

Cons

• Can be too bold and sweet-spicy for office or close quarters
• Not suitable for high heat or summer daytime wear
• Reformulations/discontinuation may cause batch variation
• May read dated to very young audiences
• Often commands higher prices on the secondary market

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

• Rich oriental-spicy signature with striking star anise and vanilla warmth
• Long-lasting performance (8–10 hours) suitable for cold weather
• Distinctive and memorable compared to modern fresh/blue scents
• Sophisticated, mature character ideal for evening occasions
• Strong presence without being overwhelming when applied judiciously

Cons

• Can be too bold and sweet-spicy for office or close quarters
• Not suitable for high heat or summer daytime wear
• Reformulations/discontinuation may cause batch variation
• May read dated to very young audiences
• Often commands higher prices on the secondary market

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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