Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Warm Spicy
66%
Balsamic
61%
Sweet
55%
Floral
52%
Citrus
48%
Aromatic
46%
White Floral
46%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Warm Spicy, and Balsamic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Opium Eau de Parfum 2009byYves Saint Laurentis a Amber Spicy fragrance for women.Opium Eau de Parfum 2009was launched in 2009. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley; middle notes are Myrhh and Jasmine; base notes are Opoponax, Amber, Patchouli and Vanille.Opium arrived on the market in a new flacon in autumn 2009. Design of the flacon was developed by art director YSL Fabien Baron and Stefano Pilati. The new flacon features a sprinkle integrated inside its stopper. Notes of this edition are bergamot, mandarin, jasmine and myrrh. The new bottle is accompanied with advertising campaign the face of which is Karen Elson.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.