Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women

Eau de Parfum

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

amber
balsamic
sweet
warm spicy
citrus

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Carnation
Carnation
Jasmine
Jasmine
Myrrh
Myrrh

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Opoponax
Opoponax
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Scent Family

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

amber
balsamic
sweet
warm spicy
citrus

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Carnation
Carnation
Jasmine
Jasmine
Myrrh
Myrrh

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Opoponax
Opoponax
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Carnation
Carnation
Jasmine
Jasmine
Myrrh
Myrrh

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Opoponax
Opoponax
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 Overview

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 (Eau de Parfum) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Women fragrance in the Amber, Oriental, Spicy families, released in 2009; it opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, and lily-of-the-valley, moves to a heart of jasmine, carnation, and myrrh, and settles into opoponax, amber, patchouli, vanilla, and incense; expect around 8–12 hours of longevity with strong sillage and strong projection, best suited to mature users 25+.

Scent Profile

,

Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Strong

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$$

Price

Eau de Parfum

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

• Iconic oriental-spicy signature with rich resins and spices
• Impressive 8–12 hour performance in cold weather
• Strong, enveloping sillage and presence
• Complex evolution from citrus-spice to ambery balsams
• Excellent for dressy evening occasions

Cons

• Can feel heavy or cloying in heat
• Not office-friendly due to intensity
• Perceived as mature or dated by some
• Reformulation and batch variability concerns
• May be hard to find at stable prices

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

• Iconic oriental-spicy signature with rich resins and spices
• Impressive 8–12 hour performance in cold weather
• Strong, enveloping sillage and presence
• Complex evolution from citrus-spice to ambery balsams
• Excellent for dressy evening occasions

Cons

• Can feel heavy or cloying in heat
• Not office-friendly due to intensity
• Perceived as mature or dated by some
• Reformulation and batch variability concerns
• May be hard to find at stable prices

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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