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Opium Pour Homme
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Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a spicy oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 1995, its creation is signed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The composition opens with star anise and blackcurrant top notes, developing into a heart of pepper and galangal, which gives way to a warm base of bourbon vanilla, balsam of Peru, and Atlas cedar.
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- Positivo 88%
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- Neutral 3.4%
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Today, after a long time, I tried it on my skin again. It was 1996, and my grandmother introduced me to the world of fragrances. Back then, I was using typical sprays like Springfield, Boston, Crossmen, etc., etc., and my grandmother was always very showy; she loved good perfumes. One day I accompanied her to the neighbourhood perfumerie (a lost cause now; the perfumeries in my neighbourhood now only have colognes from the supermalls and things like that), and she said, ‘Choose a cologne and I’ll gift it to you.’ Tell me, what 14-year-old boy would have made the choice I did, Cacharel Pour Homme. To this day, I idolise that nutmeg aroma, but with that gesture, I was already poisoned by perfumes. Shortly after, in 1997, I had some savings from my birthday and those little treats, and decided to buy another perfume. There were three that hit hard and were so different from each other that I couldn’t hesitate between one and the other: Acqua Di Gio, Le Male, and Opium. Fragrances in the style of Acqua Di Gio never appealed to me; citrus and aquatic notes don’t suit me. It came down to Opium and Le Male. Regarding Opium, I said, ‘It smells a bit old’ (I was young, I apologise), so I stuck with Le Male, and to this day, it remains in my collection… A few years later, I would be 24 or 25, I tried it again and couldn’t resist, and I believe to this day that those three fragrances marked a before and after in men’s perfumery: one because it is a universal fresh with citrus, another because it is a super charming sweetness where it doesn’t matter how many people smell Le Male, you’ll still say ‘that smells good’, and the third because 25 years later, there is no fragrance that reminds me of Opium, and at that time, risking with such a peculiar aroma, today they release a fragrance smelling like a cinema armchair and you aren’t surprised, but 25 years ago, a scent like Opium was rare. Yes, in 2021 the release is rare, but it only lasts 10 minutes; it no longer has the sillage it had. The longevity may be a third of what it was, but even today, there is no other fragrance that reminds me of Opium, and I only hope this jewel of perfumery never leaves the shelves, just as Le Male, Acqua Di Gio, or Cacharel Pour Homme shouldn’t. It is an olfactory and sensory delight, at least in my experience, and a fragrance that everyone should wear once in a lifetime…
An old-school heavy metal. Totally recommended. A bit pricey, but it’s worth it.
Today I went to an artisanal perfumerie where they also have equivalent fragrances, and I asked the owner if she had YSL Opium. She told me that fragrance is for old people, that the grandmothers from over there wear it, haha, what a character… you’re the old one! One of the best fragrances I have ever smelled and one of the most intoxicating; it cannot be missing from any good collection.
My story with Opium is quite long; I first smelled it in some perfumeries when I was young, and when it was still a fairly recent perfume. Although I couldn’t buy it then, I had the luck to sample it occasionally; I even managed to get some samples gifted to me by the lovely ladies in charge of the perfume counters in my city… I remember that intense opening with that particular anise, those wonderful spiced notes sailing over a slight sweet base, which I didn’t know about at the time but was the beautiful foundation of Balsam of Tolu…. but above all, I remember its longevity. It kept being felt on the skin and clothes very easily until the next day; it lasted and lasted like a curse… and it was just the EDT. I never had the luck to smell the EDP; I can only imagine it as a powerful, almost fantastic creature, because it no longer even exists. Now, so many years later, I bought an Opium EDT batch from April 2020, and really, although I got a good price, I want to kick tiles. The scent of Opium is a bit hidden these days, more subdued, more shy, but the longevity and sillage are no longer what they were. Comparing it to memories makes me want to cry. L’Oréal has literally castrated one of the sacred gods of 90s perfumery. It is very indignating 🙁 What’s next? Discontinuing it? I don’t understand that policy… perhaps just the economic trap of reducing essences but never lowering prices, yielding many more benefits, and destroying the olfactory culture of younger generations, who won’t even be able to imagine what they lost. Hopefully, I can get a vintage edition, but what the industry is doing with some of the greatest fragrances is nameless. Commercial loyalty between manufacturer and consumer is being massacred. What are efforts, vigils, and hours dedicated by a master perfumer like Cavallier to create that extinct beauty worth if this happens? PD: I have had the luck to smell the women’s Opium in its vintage edition, and the truth is that it truly feels like a real perfume, with that beauty that lasts for hours and transforms.
Opium of my loves. This was my first love among Yves Saint Laurent fragrances, an exotic fragrance in its maximum expression. Breathtaking and narcotic… A unique fragrance that marked a rather experimental period for YSL in the 90s regarding its essences, peculiar like no other, though not very versatile. The best anise and vanilla I have ever smelled (along with that in Interlude) in my life. That era of YSL is the reason why I don’t trust almost all niche brands. I must get the vintage version since recent formulas are light years away from the density this work of art used to possess. This is what YSL smelled like! Luxury!
I remember how happy I was when I bought my first bottle of this wonder. Back then, I worked at the reception of a company, and a girl from another department, working in a sector 10 metres further back, used to tell me: ‘I always know you’ve arrived because of that perfume that reaches my office.’ My boss would ask me what that strange perfume I was using was. The truth is, like almost the entire Opium line (whether masculine or feminine), it evokes power, mystery, and presence. These are the kind of perfumes that usually generate love or hate, and that is what I like most. Their quality notes make me feel comforted. It’s ideal for cold climates and especially for the evening. I’m anxious to buy the vintage version, which is surely a thousand times more persistent.
I’ve had it since ’95 and still use it today. It’s not even a shadow of what it once was, but I understand it still fits the bill hands down. One of my indispensables.
What a good one it is! It reminded me of Jaipur Homme by Boucheron, not because they smell alike, but because they share complexity, style, and opulence. Indeed, you can feel the currants and anise entering in crescendo rapidly, imprinting a powerful sense of elegance from the very start. Peppercorn is also perceptible in its development, along with a certain sweet and spicy note which I understand to be galangal, gradually giving way to an astonishing base composed of exquisite, well-structured vanilla, a well-defined woody note, and above all, a richly nuanced Balsam of Tolu of high quality in its manifestation. Opium Pour Homme is one of the few fragrances that shine on their own without needing a skin to wear it, yet, being eminently masculine, it makes me think that smelling it on a desired woman must be a memorable experience (One day I will have to go test the Opium Eau de Parfum pour Femme). The sales assistant at the perfume department of El Corte Inglés told me it doesn’t last or project as much as it used to, but my carton maintains both performances reasonably well. It was surely better before, but this current Opium well deserves a try and a purchase.
Opium of my heart, a narcotic elixir that drugs you with olfactory pleasure upon application. I remember the first time I smelled it; I felt a deep connection. Its darkness and seduction drew me in, and I knew instantly that we were perfect for each other in that moment, having an epiphany of everything that would come our way together. I smell the anise and currants very deeply, with a sweet vanilla base. When applied to my skin, it blooms into a waxy aroma which I attribute to Balsam of Tolu, all in perfect harmony. My partner in crime ever 💜
If you buy classics, or owned them when they were new, or they remind you of a specific era, this is for you. For me, it was the latter. The scent brings to mind musicians in elegant black and white attire playing jazz, a revival of blues, or smooth rock ballads from the late 80s and early 90s. I imagine a semi-hollow guitar or a saxophone in a black and white filtered music video, set against art deco buildings with a noir style… It all fits perfectly if you watch videos from the first half of the 90s, when this perfume was released. If you want to visualise it live, make sure there’s also a hint of cigarette smoke in the air. Here are some songs with music videos that match this spiced oriental, pure 90s: 7 Seconds by Youssou N’Dour, Nightlife by David Lee Roth, Come Undone by Duran Duran, Justify My Love by Madonna, T-Bone Shuffle by Albert Collins, Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland, Fanky by Charly García, No Me Vuelvas La Espalda Por Eso by Andrés Calamaro, Bed Of Roses by Bon Jovi, Stay (Faraway, So Close!) by U2, and Almost Hear You Sigh by The Rolling Stones.
Imposing, masculine, and complex perfume. Despite launching in 1995, it smells quite current. A masterpiece that stands out from the current market. A curious detail: unlike those obsessed with old batches, I have a bottle from 2017 that seems more modern to me than a vintage one I had before which smelled of old school. I prefer the current one. I already notice these updates in other perfumes from decades ago.
Opium pour Homme Spiced Amber (1995). A fragrance that accompanied me through many years of youth, always very seductive. It reminds me a lot of Rochas Man (1999), with the difference that Opium is fortified with anise notes and Rochas Man with gourmand coffee notes. This is my olfactory appreciation, but both share the same skeleton.
Seductive aroma, a perfume that screams elegance. On my skin it lasts about eight hours with very good projection. It is the kind of perfume that will fill you with compliments. A true work of art.
Tester from a 2020 batch. Similar to the female EDP version, but this one opens fresher, with a soapy touch the EDP lacks. It is very rich and I love it. It doesn’t project or last as long as I would like, but it is worth it for its scent. It projects well for about two hours and seven hours on the skin, not bad. It is expensive in Argentina, but I got the tester at a good price. It is sweet and spicy, a marvel. Super elegant, a must-have for Generation X, those over 45. Buy blind, they will compliment you. I don’t know if it is for a 20-year-old, but if you take the plunge, you will make a difference. I knew the vintage and I don’t notice much difference in scent, but in longevity and projection. As for the notes, it has already been said.
I tried it in-store and the opening didn’t suit me; I suppose it’s the star anise, very sharp at first. As it dries down, it softens and becomes creamy and sweet. I don’t see it as for me, but it moves away from current commercial trends, and that deserves recognition.
Exactly, Bitacoras88, after the last reformulation they have turned it into that. Before it was a bomb in the opening that settled into a heavy trail. For lovers of the old formula, there is a house called ‘La Botica de los Perfumes’ with a fragrance, ‘Muskan Addictive 146’, that smells identical. I’m not one to buy such things, but this one is worth it. And no, I don’t work there nor am I paid to say so.
Anise, spices, and vanilla, in that order. But a restrained vanilla, neither heavy nor syrupy. It should be the quintessential men’s perfume for those over 40. 10/10.
An absolute masterpiece. It is a perfume for MEN with a capital M. It reminds me of Jaipur by Boucheron, although this one has more cinnamon. I’m sure it projected more before, but nowadays, in these nefarious times, its longevity is discreet. Nevertheless, I buy it because it is an exquisite bottle. It belongs to the golden age of YSL, before the blue flankers and the lack of character. Other times, better than now, especially in fragrances.
My story with YSL Opium was a wink of fate. At university, I only had friends in my father’s books, especially ‘Treat Me Like a Queen’ by Rosa Montero, where a character smelled of this perfume and I etched it into my memory. Before a class that made me nervous, I went to El Corte Inglés to try it and fell in love at first sniff. My parents, in Gibraltar, gave me the cheapest cologne there. I used it for everything, with the recklessness of youth. I adored that spicy bomb, an explosive burst of anise and pepper, and a balsamic dry-down with dark vanilla. A masterpiece that marked an era and which I keep intact in my memory.
A golden opportunity: I have a 100ml bottle of Opium, batch 2015, reduced in price. Should I keep it or let it go? Thanks.
This Opium forms the Holy Trinity of orientals alongside Chanel Egoiste and Boucheron Jaipur. It denotes class and extreme elegance, it’s a mature perfume with anise, spices and supreme quality vanilla. The dry-down is magical and exquisite. For me it’s in the TOP 3 of history because smelling it leaves me paralysed, provoking incredible sensations. 1 Chanel Egoiste, 2 Dior Homme Parfum, 3 Opium Pour Homme. MASTERPIECE.
Opium was my lover: I met her through her colours and daring dresses in the late 90s. She whispered her name in my ear while running along my scarf at dawn, eclipsing Atocha Street until sunset. I never knew her importance until years later. I went to her door to find her but she was no longer there, that genius that completed my leather wings and spikes in those dark times. I appreciated her perfection but made the mistake of thinking she would be eternal… she was lost, she got tired, she was forgotten. Not me, I search for her in other bottles asking masters to bring her back, but she belongs to the past. Bringing her back would break the dogmas of space-time. Love is called Opium, I long for her symphonies in my heart. I saw her new image but it’s not her, just a pixelated photo of some mad genius. It saddens me to see her like that, through an obsolete monitor, everything we were but we are no longer.
What a brutal disappointment after years of wanting it due to the difficulty of getting it here: it smells like watery vanilla and doesn’t last at all. I know what I tested is a deception compared to what it used to be; it doesn’t smell bad but it’s so poor I can’t stay silent. It hurts to see what they’re doing to perfumery, although it comforts me that Opium Pour Homme can still be found, although I wasn’t surprised. I know an old batch surpasses this by galaxies.
Very good fragrance but VERY strong. You can feel that vintage vibe. If you like potent, spiced perfumes with lots of personality, I recommend trying it because it won’t go unnoticed.
A hidden jewel, a luxury niche under a designer brand. Sweet and spiced, something I would have repelled in 90% of perfumes like that, but not here. Very potent, needs dosing, but seductive and extremely addictive. The sweetness isn’t cloying; it’s natural and comes more from the anise than the vanilla. In 1995, such a sweet scent on a man was rare, but the woody and spiced notes add a seductive masculinity to any gourmand touch. Brutal performance, very noticeable projection and trail. Ideal for fresh days and night outings. Elegant and above all, seductive.
What a good fragrance. It has a different scent (I’d never heard anything like it), it’s complex and elegant. No wonder it’s still on the market today.
The daily and versatile option of a colossal perfume. It lacks the potency and sensuality of the EDP but is a very good option for everyday wear. Like the EDP, it maintains an ADN based on that star anise note with a vintage aura, terribly elegant, very Gentleman. A clear example of a classic designed with a very good olfactive structure that still prevails today. Perfect for cold days but can also be worn in spring or cool summer evenings. If you want to look like a proper Gentleman, this perfume is right up your street.
Quite a moderate price for what’s going on these days in designer pop fragrances. Oh, the EDP is a perfumistic unicorn of discontinued and mythologised scents; on the grey market it’s worth a fortune. It smells 95% the same as the EDT. I don’t recommend hunting for it desperately unless you’re a perfume yonkie, an ultrafan of YSL or the scent, and you have money to spare.
Mature, serious and elegant. In my humble opinion, it doesn’t suit those under 30 or excessively summery and casual looks.
A classic and jewel of YSL, the historical flagship alongside Kouros. Opium Pour Homme EDT is oriental, aniseed and spiced with pepper; in my opinion, one of the best anises in history. Very much in fashion in the 90s with retro 80s touches. Perfumery from that era leaned towards heavier scents, with a certain mature elegance for autumn and winter. Today, as a modernised ancient fragrance and more than reformulated by L’Oreal, it complies with IFRA and current regulations: about 6 hours, short projection, and the last 3-4 hours close to the skin.
Excellent, I have been wearing this perfume for approximately 20 years… Many years ago I bought many bottles of Opium EDP & EDT and Rive Gauche… Currently I have 3 Opium EDPs and an unopened EDT in my collection, along with 4 pots of Rive Gauche (the black, round metallic one) also unopened… now all those bottles are worth a fortune!!!!!😍😍
This fragrance is the definition of a ‘gentleman’s perfume’. A tempered cocktail of spices perfectly blended. At first, it reminded me of Egoiste due to the aura of flowers and cinnamon, but afterwards the journey went elsewhere. It is a glass of high quality with very well-designed and studied natural spices. It is a rich aroma whose notes respect each other, reaching a diverse thread that does not end in a flat scent. Elegance, warmth… confidence. It is an aromatic drawing of respectful, naturally elegant masculine security. I am glad to see that classic formulas are still cared for without cutting ingredients, because in this diverse scale lies all the grace. A classically masculine, spicy family aroma from top to bottom: warm anise with plenty of pepper over very warm, welcoming woods.
An interesting fragrance, quite ‘OLD’, but ‘Old old’… that balsam of Peru and anise make it smell like a real elder. I would name the molecule 2-nonenal, which gives that old-man scent. Brutal longevity.
Smell of an old man? Good heavens, the things one has to read. It is a spectacular quality fragrance, but for formal use, not for an elderly person.
For those who say it’s an ‘old man’s perfume’, I am 18 years old and it is one of my favourite fragrances. It has an ultra-powerful opening that settles into a super complex and enveloping scent. A 10/10.
For those who claim it ‘smells of an old man’, they are stuck in their bubble of Aventus or Bleu de Elixir. Truly, one must be quite ignorant not to appreciate one of YSL’s most sophisticated creations. They have a trauma with what YouTubers say, who neither train their sense of smell nor possess knowledge of perfumes, always returning to the same old arguments. Because back then, YSL made with quality, and now they produce such stupidity with flankers that seem more like a caricature.
Opium pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a forgotten gem at a ridiculous price. It is an oriental for people aged between 30 and 50, with a disheveled yet cared-for style, coquettish and seductive, suited to tanned skin. It’s not for sport or daily wear; yes, it suits any season, but it is best enjoyed standing still, observing, letting it speak for itself. The opening is fleeting: anise with a hint of violet. Then comes the heart: balsam of Peru, galangal, and dense, sticky woods that embrace the skin. Toasted vanilla enters softly, without cloying, just to add sensuality and sustain the fragrance without softening it. It is simple, honest, and dark. Lasting power is necessary and the trail is immense.
Recent YSL launches would do well to resemble this gem even minimally. It is a true fragrance, elegant and making no concessions to today’s vulgar cloyingness. It smells of an elder… well, modern foolishness knows no limits, but we’d better enjoy it less. Going against the grain is always good. Wonderful, and at a ridiculous price.
Fragrances like this no longer exist in commercial perfumeries. In the past, prestigious houses released disruptive works of art with high-quality raw materials and composition. Today, the aversion to risk has plummeted to zero; they have ‘mediocrised’ themselves, launching flanker after flanker with the same sweet, synthetic scent. It’s all a copy of a copy… could it be that I’m just getting older?
It found its way into my collection thanks to intriguing reviews, though at first I was taken aback by how ‘spicy’ the opening was. Over time, I discovered it has immense charm and character; it’s not an easy fragrance nor one of current fashion, but rather formal, sober, and possessing the silent authority of a boss who doesn’t need to shout. It’s worth it for formal occasions or cooler weather, but I strongly recommend testing it before buying, as it is quite disruptive compared to new trends.