Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance Review

Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent was introduced to the fragrance market in 1977. The scent creator was Jean-Louis Sieuzac, who also is credited for the Oscar by Oscar de la Renta fragrance. The original bottle designer was Pierre Dinand. Since the debut of Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, the bottle and package design have been changed a couple of times slightly but the fragrance remains the same.

Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance Review: The Product & Packaging

The modern day packaging of the Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent comes in a tall, rectangular, and colored in red packaging box. The fragrance box features four gold metallic stripes and various leaf prints on the cover. Opium is printed directly on the middle of the box followed by Yves Saint Laurent in smaller lettering at the bottom.

The Opium perfume bottle by Yves Saint Laurent is tall and rectangular just as the packaging. The fragrance bottle features the same kind of leaf print on the container that is molded into the glass. The Yves Saint Laurent container is clear and users will see the amber colored fragrance within. The cap of the Opium perfume is the same red coloring as the fragrance box.

Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance Review: The Fragrance

The Opium perfume is made from top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, and lily of the valley. This Yves Saint Laurent fragrance features middle notes that are jasmine, carnation, and myrrh. Then the Opium fragrance is topped of with base notes of vanilla, patchouli, opoponaux, and amber.

Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent can be classified as a mature, oriental, and spicy fragrance. When the fragrance is first applied, it smells of a powdered-cinnamon aroma.

As the Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent dries down, the base notes of vanilla and amber open up. This Opium perfume is very strong so users should use sparingly when first applying. The fragrance is recommended more for fall and winter months. Older women will find this Yves Saint Laurent more appealing than younger women due to the "vintage" aroma that the Opium perfume gives. The fragrance lasts very long compared to other scent products on the market. Users can expect this Yves Saint Laurent Opium perfume to last eight to ten hours.

Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance Review: Conclusion

Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent fragrance products can be found in pricier department stores such as Bloomingdales. Purchasers should expect to pay around $100 for a 3.3 fluid ounce of the fragrance. This Yves Saint Laurent product can also be found online at cheaper prices that will cost around $70 for the 3.3. The Opium perfume comes in a vast variety of sizes and gift sets as well.