Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient

4.4/5 · 82 votes Unisex 2006
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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer96
Fall85
Winter42
Our take

Someone who likes a scent that feels put together without trying too hard will reach for this. It fits a bright room where the windows are open and the air moves through the space.

Star anise leads the opening with a cool, clean bite that the grapefruit brightens further. Bergamot smooths the edges so the start never feels sharp. Ginger and white pepper bring a gentle heat that stays near the skin and follows the spices as they settle. Nutmeg rounds the heart and keeps the spices from turning dry.

Sandalwood and bamboo carry the base with a calm, steady wood that lingers through a full day of wear. Vetiver adds a green, earthy thread while amber gives a soft glow that never becomes heavy. The scent stays close enough that only someone near you catches the wood and spice as they drift past.

The whole composition feels like a linen shirt draped over a wooden chair in a sunlit courtyard.

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