How it moves
The first breath is mandarin orange, coriander, plum, clove and bergamot, and it is loud about it. Underneath, myrrh, jasmine, rose, carnation, cinnamon and lily of the valley settle in and take over. The base is opoponax, labdanum, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, castoreum and vanilla. That is the bit on your scarf the next morning.
Who made it
Jean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac composed it in 1977, for Yves Saint Laurent in France. YSL's scandalous 1977 spicy oriental drew protests over its name and became one of the most influential feminines ever made.
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There are 4 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $19 — $91 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Yves Saint Laurent Opium?
- We list 4 bottles built to smell like it, including Opium by Pearl Fragrance, Opium by Palermo Perfumes, Poppy by Perfume Parlour and Pink Flower For Men 0635 by Perfume Parlour.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Yves Saint Laurent Opium?
- Opium by Pearl Fragrance, at $19 for 50ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Yves Saint Laurent Opium is listed at $110. The bottles that smell like it run from $19 to $146.
- Who made Yves Saint Laurent Opium?
- It was composed by Jean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, released in 1977 for Yves Saint Laurent.