Yves Saint Laurent — Opium (1977)

Unisex fragrance. Main accords: Spicy, Oriental, Floral, Resinous. Signature note: Carnation at 95% prominence.

Longevity: Eternal. Sillage: Enormous. Rating: 4.45/5 from 28 votes.

Note pyramid

Top notes

• Clove — 90% prominence (Oriental)
• Bergamot — 86% prominence (Citrus)
• Coriander — 82% prominence (Oriental)
• Laurel — 78% prominence (Fresh)
• Pepper — 74% prominence (Oriental)
• Plum — 70% prominence (Fruity)
• Citrus fruits — 66% prominence (Citrus)
• Jasmine — 62% prominence (Floral)
• Mandarin Orange — 58% prominence (Citrus)

Heart notes

• Carnation — 95% prominence (Floral)
• Cinnamon — 90% prominence (Oriental)
• Orris Root — 86% prominence (Floral)
• Patchouli — 81% prominence (Woody)
• Peach — 76% prominence (Fruity)
• Sandalwood — 71% prominence (Woody)
• Lily of the Valley — 66% prominence (Floral)
• Rose — 62% prominence (Floral)

Base notes

• Myrrh — 80% prominence (Oriental)
• Frankincense — 78% prominence (Oriental)
• Opoponax — 75% prominence (Leather)
• Tolu balm — 73% prominence (Oriental)
• Amber — 70% prominence (Oriental)
• Benzoin — 68% prominence (Gourmand)
• Cedar — 65% prominence (Woody)
• Cistus — 63% prominence (Oriental)
• Musk — 60% prominence (Fresh)
• Sandalwood — 58% prominence (Woody)
• Vanilla — 55% prominence (Gourmand)
• Vetiver — 53% prominence (Woody)
• Coconut — 50% prominence (Gourmand)