Opium Perfume

DETAILS AND CARE

Yves Saint Laurent Opium perfume is a classic spicy amber scent tfor women hat has been popular for years. While the amber note is prominent, it is softened with florals and citrus notes and sweetened with vanilla.

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FRAGRANCE FAMILY

Amber, floral

SCENT NOTES:

Top Notes: bergamot, mandarin orange, lily-of-the-valley

Middle Notes: jasmine, myrrh

Base Notes: amber, vanilla, opoponax, patchouli

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: HOW DOES YVES SAINT LAURENT OPIUM PERFUME SMELL?

A: Opium perfume for women by YSL It’s like an evening spent wearing your finest clothes, dining at the most exclusive restaurant and then clubbing with your most precious company. Opium evokes the best and most luxurious of everything. The amber note is rich and warm and its appeal is only strengthened by the addition of florals and citrus.

Q: WHERE DO YOU APPLY OPIUM PERFUME?

A: To increase the longevity of the fragrance, spray this scent onto your major pulse points such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on the wrists, behind the knees and in the inner elbows.

Q: WHAT IS THE FRAGRANCE CONCENTRATION?

A: Opium perfume is available both as an Eau de Toilette and an Eau de Parfum from Yves Saint Laurent. The EDT has an oil concentration of 5-15%. The EDP has a higher concentration, between 15-20%. The EDP, therefore, usually has greater sillage and better longevity.

Q: IS IT FOR HIM OR HER?

A: YSL Opium perfume has been marketed to women since its introduction. In more recent years spicy amber fragrances have become popular with all sexes. Anyone who likes a rich, deep, luxurious scent can wear it.

Q: DOES OPIUM PERFUME LAST LONG?

A: Many wearers call this perfume a “longevity beast.” If you choose the EDT you can expect 4-5 hours of this feminine scent. Fans who wear the EDP report 7-8 hours of scent. Your results will depend upon factors such as how you apply the fragrance, your skin chemistry and the environment.

Q: WHAT FRAGRANCES SMELL SIMILAR?

A: Yves Saint Laurent Opium perfume started a trend back in the 70s when it was released for the first time. As a result, there are now many fragrances that have been inspired by Opium’s potent mix. Try the following:

• Youth-Dew by Estée Lauder, a classic from 1953
• Coco Eau de Parfum by Chanel, an amber fragrance from a famous house
• Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain, an amber fragrance with strong oriental notes

Q: WHAT SEASON SHOULD I WEAR IT?

A: Warm, dark ambers like Opium are best worn in the winter. You can also wear it in late autumn when it starts to turn chilly in the evenings. With patchouli and vanilla in the dry down, this is the kind of scent that invites snuggling by the fire and cozying up with friends while the storms rage outside.