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Opium (1977)

1977Men

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

Opium (1977) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Opium (1977) was launched in 1977. Opium (1977) was created by Jean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac and Raymond Chaillan. Top notes are Cloves, Pepper, Coriander, West Indian Bay, Plum, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses; middle notes are…

warm spicy amber balsamic woody

Noses: Jean-Louis Sieuzac · Jean Amic · Raymond Chaillan

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Cloves, Pepper, Coriander, West Indian Bay, Plum, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Citruses
Heart· 2–4h
Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Opoponax, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk, Castoreum, Cedar, Vetiver, Coconut

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

92%

41%

41%

34%

28%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter46%Fall37%Spring9%Summer8%Night76%Day24%Wears female39%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Opium (1977) smell like?

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

What notes are in Opium (1977)?

Top: Cloves, Pepper, Coriander, West Indian Bay, Plum, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Citruses. Heart: Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Incense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Opoponax, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk, Castoreum, Cedar, Vetiver, Coconut.

How long does Opium (1977) last?

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

Is Opium (1977) loud?

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

What season is Opium (1977) best for?

Winter is the top pick (46%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Opium (1977)?

Night wear leads at 76%. Day is a secondary pick at 24%.

Is Opium (1977) for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 39% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Opium (1977)?

Composed by Jean-Louis Sieuzac and Jean Amic and Raymond Chaillan. Released in 1977.