Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent for Women
Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent for Women
Eau de Toilette
Main Accords
amber
warm spicy
floral
citrus
white floral
Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 Notes
- Top Notes: Bergamot Lily-of-the-Valley Tangerine
Top Notes
Bergamot
Lily-of-the-Valley
Tangerine
Heart Notes
Carnation
Jasmine
Myrrh
Base Notes
Amber
Patchouli
Vanilla
Scent Family
Main Accords
amber
warm spicy
floral
citrus
white floral
Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 Notes
- Top Notes: Bergamot Lily-of-the-Valley Tangerine
Top Notes
Bergamot
Lily-of-the-Valley
Tangerine
Heart Notes
Carnation
Jasmine
Myrrh
Base Notes
Amber
Patchouli
Vanilla
Scent Family
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot
Lily-of-the-Valley
Tangerine
Heart Notes
Carnation
Jasmine
Myrrh
Base Notes
Amber
Patchouli
Vanilla
Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 Overview
Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 (Eau de Toilette) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Women Oriental,Spicy,Amber,Woody fragrance released in 2009, featuring top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and lily-of-the-valley; a heart of carnation, jasmine, myrrh and clove; and a base of patchouli, opoponax, amber and vanilla; it lasts around 6–8 hours with strong sillage and strong projection, and suits adult users 25+.
Scent Profile
Wearability & Verdict
Pros
(•) Iconic oriental-spicy DNA that feels luxurious and distinctive
(•) Excellent performance in cold weather for an EDT
(•) Complex evolution from citrus-floral spark to resinous warmth
(•) Strong sillage and projection make a memorable statement
(•) Great value on the secondary market compared to niche options
Cons
(•) Can feel heavy, dated, or mature to modern tastes
(•) Too strong for office, school, or confined spaces
(•) Reformulation variations lead to batch inconsistency
(•) Overapplication may become cloying or headache-inducing
(•) Not ideal for high heat or beach/vacation settings
Good to Wear For:
- Dinner, Date Night, Party / Night Out, Wedding, Graduation
Not Recommended For:
- Daily Wear, School, Office / Work, Gym / Sports, Running / Outdoor Activities, Beach / Vacation, Travel / Airplane, Religious Places
Pros
(•) Iconic oriental-spicy DNA that feels luxurious and distinctive
(•) Excellent performance in cold weather for an EDT
(•) Complex evolution from citrus-floral spark to resinous warmth
(•) Strong sillage and projection make a memorable statement
(•) Great value on the secondary market compared to niche options
Cons
(•) Can feel heavy, dated, or mature to modern tastes
(•) Too strong for office, school, or confined spaces
(•) Reformulation variations lead to batch inconsistency
(•) Overapplication may become cloying or headache-inducing
(•) Not ideal for high heat or beach/vacation settings
Good to Wear For:
- Dinner, Date Night, Party / Night Out, Wedding, Graduation
Not Recommended For:
- Daily Wear, School, Office / Work, Gym / Sports, Running / Outdoor Activities, Beach / Vacation, Travel / Airplane, Religious Places
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