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Opium (1977) by Yves Saint Laurent — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Opium (1977)

Name: Opium (1977) by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Rating: 7.92 (8278 reviews)

7.98.3KTypically ~$110

A spicy scent built around cloves over incense. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyOrientalWoodyResinousFresh

Scent profile

Top notes

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeCitrusesBergamot

Heart notes

CarnationCinnamon

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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7.225

Opium Francês 1977

Sandalwood

Patchouli

Orris Root

Rose

Peach

Lily-of-the-Valley

Base notes

IncenseMyrrhSandalwoodTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk

When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

68%

Summer

52%

Fall

100%

Day

82%

Night

100%

Where

Office

75%

Casual

87%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

88%

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