WS-YSL-1977

Opium Parfum

1977Men

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

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

amber warm spicy woody balsamic

Noses: Jean-Louis Sieuzac · Jean Amic

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

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

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

92%

51%

43%

39%

38%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter42%Fall37%Spring12%Summer9%Night73%Day27%Wears female43%

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 Parfum smell like?

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

What notes are in Opium Parfum?

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

How long does Opium Parfum last?

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

Is Opium Parfum loud?

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

What season is Opium Parfum best for?

Winter is the top pick (42%). 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 Parfum?

Night wear leads at 73%. Day is a secondary pick at 27%.

Is Opium Parfum for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 43% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Opium Parfum?

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