Opium (1977)

Opium (1977)byYves Saint Laurent is a Amber 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 Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Incense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Opoponax, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk, Castoreum, Cedar, Vetiver and Coconut.

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Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

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