Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 50ml Spray

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 50ml is the modern eau de parfum reissue of one of perfumery's most iconic orientals, originally launched by Yves Saint Laurent in 1977 and rebottled by art directors Fabien Baron and Stefano Pilati in 2009. Spicy, resinous and unmistakably opulent — myrrh, jasmine and patchouli over a warm opoponax, amber and vanilla base.

About Yves Saint Laurent Beauté

Yves Saint Laurent founded his eponymous fashion house in Paris in 1961 and became one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Beauté and fragrance arms (now part of L'Oréal Luxe) have produced enduring perfumery icons including Y, Rive Gauche, Paris, Opium and the modern bestseller Black Opium.

Fragrance notes

• Top: mandarin orange, bergamot, lily-of-the-valley
• Heart: myrrh, jasmine
• Base: opoponax, amber, patchouli, vanilla

Who it's for

Best for women who love classic oriental-spicy fragrances with serious presence — confident wearers looking for an iconic, unapologetically rich evening signature. Ideal for special occasions, dinners and cooler-weather wear, where the resinous base notes have time to develop fully.

How to wear it

1. Spray once or twice onto pulse points — wrists, neck and inside of the elbows — from roughly 15cm away.
2. Allow to dry naturally without rubbing the wrists.
3. Best applied 15-20 minutes before going out so the spices, myrrh and base notes have time to settle.
4. Opium is a powerful eau de parfum — start sparingly and add only if needed.

Specifications

• Size: 50ml spray
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
• Range: Opium
• Fragrance family: Oriental spicy
• Year: 2009 reissue (original 1977)