WS-YSL-2009

Yves Saint Laurent

Opium Eau de Toilette 2009

2009Men

amber up front, then warm spicy, settling into floral.

Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 was launched in 2009. Top notes are Tangerine, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley; middle notes are Myrrh, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla.

amber warm spicy floral citrus

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Tangerine, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley
Heart· 2–4h
Myrrh, Carnation, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

73%

48%

45%

36%

33%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall40%Winter38%Spring13%Summer9%Night62%Day38%Wears unisex45%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Yves Saint Laurent picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 smell like?

amber up front, then warm spicy, settling into floral. Dominant accords: amber, warm spicy, floral.

What notes are in Opium Eau de Toilette 2009?

Top: Tangerine, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley. Heart: Myrrh, Carnation, Jasmine. Base: Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla.

How long does Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 best for?

Fall is the top pick (40%). Winter is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Opium Eau de Toilette 2009?

Night wear leads at 62%. Day is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 45% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

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