Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

Opium pour Homme EDP (Blue Case - 1995) Damn!!! Sexy Sexy Sexy!!! What an outstanding accomplishment by a master of his craft. I can’t quite believe that Jacques Cavalier gave us this true gem 25 years ago now. To create one icon in a career is an achievement but you can’t forget that he also brought us the original YSL M7 and Rive Gauche Pour Homme too, plus the Zegna Essenze line & TF Noir de Noir. I mean...... WOW. I remember my old business partner coming back in to our studio the day this was released in the UK, absolutely smothered in Opium EDP....... I swear I could smell him from the end of the street! Whilst his initial wear was way, way beyond what would be deemed civilised by any standard and was subsequently absorbed by osmosis by yours truly, the beauty of it has never left me. He kept the bottle at work and I would often pinch a spray or two until I could bear it no more and bought my own a few weeks later...... and I’ve been hooked ever since. I promise you.... once you’ve tried the original, you’ll crave it forever! The beauty of this beast is the sum of its parts: relatively few components yet so superbly well rounded, rich and utterly unapologetic in its boldness. It’s the louche lounge lizard in the velvet smoking jacket, cigarette holder in one hand and a martini in the other. I own both versions but the original is just smooooooothe from beginning to end, whereas the newer version, whilst still fantastic, does open up with the anise note being a bit spiky but then calms down and purrs along, just like it’s older brother. One of the most beautiful aspects for me though is the black currant because it just stays the distance almost from the opening, despite it being at the heart & it’s sweet/sharp nature just balances out the vanilla in the base so perfectly. The resinous Tolu Balsam in the base is due a big round of applause too, with its sticky, rich, slightly cinnamon & amber tones contrasting with the gingery galanga...... sigh! It’s become incredibly difficult to find the original EDP in the blue case & refills but they do pop up on rare occasion if you’re lucky. Failing that, you won’t do yourself a disservice if you can get the newer glass bottle version because in my opinion, whilst it’s not exactly the same as the original for its all-round performance & smoothness, it’s pretty damn close. The original gives me a solid 8+ hours longevity with incredible sillage and a good 4ft projection for 3+ hours before slowly tailing off. Be mindful of your sprays though...... no more than two on skin & one on clothes is plenty or you’ll anger the room! I’d say for the 25 or older crowd; early spring, late autumn & winter and best as an evening fragrance but will work fine with colder daytime wear. For me, one of, if not the best oriental spicy in the game & undoubtedly a 10/10, no question and as a slight aside, if this were to be brought out today by one of the niche houses du jour, the YouTube reviewers would be all over it, lauding it’s magnificence; let’s not lose sight of that either! Merci Monsieur Cavalier. Opium pour Homme EDP - Legend - Masterpiece - Icon

YSL Opium EDP class, style, exuberance... Yves Saint Laurent Opium Edp is one of those perfumes that does not take into account the time barrier, a beacon of French creations, which should be found in the wardrobe of any man. Tailored by an artist's hand, it expires through all its pores luxury, maturity, managing at the same time to be chic, seductive and to create addiction. Practically the whole composition, from my point of view, comes down to three notes. The star anise together with the black currants compose a fruity-spicy opening and the almost carnal, sweet-flavored vanilla ... puts the sacred monster on its feet, now, difficult to find, because it is already part of the book of legends and perfume myths. His performance is as heavy as the legacy he leaves behind. Balsamic and gourmand, like a star on the red carpet, Opium attracts attention, obeys you but at the same time keeps you in respect. Jacques Cavallier, who is responsible for many works of art, both classical and modern, has created here an epitome of French luxury, good taste, a sensual, masculine fragrance that envelops you like a scarf and ventures you through the brightest event halls. Its performance undoubtedly makes you noticeble among the others, captivating and mysterious. Compared to EDT, I consider it has turn on the maximum volume the vanilla and fruits. An oriental in all aspects, polished in Paris. The presentation further reflects the nobility and masculinity of the perfume. Exuberant, dressed in a blue tailcoat, with a heart of gold, he offers the arm to the one who wants it, seduces and does not let go. It smile and submit ... It is undoubtedly a mature perfume, to be worn on special occasions. It shines on the coldest autumn nights. A magnificent creation that we can no longer find on the shelves but that I am happy to own. Au révoir Monsieur!

i have both the edp and the edt from the Sanofi era. i dont know if the edp with the blue cover is discontinued but i heard is not available in most of countries. i never smelled the current formulations but if opium now is on the shelves with a cheap price something's going wrong, because the vintage versions were dense and rich, and the prices were not so cheap, edp in particular. regarding the scent,vintage edp and edt are basically the same, the edt is a little bit lighter and the edp is slightly boozier but the scent is not so different. i prefer the edp for the density and richness but old edt is on the same level, buy it if u can. the fragrance is very oriental, i love the spicy and vanilla notes and i want to point out that opium is not a "beast", it has a great performance but is smooth, elegant, exotic, classy in the same time. nothing intrusive or "kourosy" in this juice. and another thing: it's not a 90's scent, is definitely out of time, a "universal parfume". i have to say it can be used by women because it's masculine but close to the unisex side. i hope the current formulations are great as the older versions. seasons: winter and fall. occasions: nightout, dates. age: 25-30 and up. l'oriente in bottiglia! scent: 9 longevity:8,5 sillage: 8 versatility:7,5 uniqueness: 9 bottle: 8 with the blue cover my vote: 9 in one word: orient

Absolutely love this, YSL Do still make the EDP but in limited amounts, it's available from Escentual and some other sites (UK) It retails at around £70 but I purchased mine for £59 on special offer. It seems to have been reformulated but is still very much like the original EDP, lasts a long time, one light spray on my arm at 11.30am and at 22:42 I can still smell it and I'm getting wafts every so often, the original formulation in the blue refillable bottle is still better performing though, the newer formulation does last long but it whispers after a few hours although on clothing it just seems to hang on in there. The new formulation is still worthy of repeat purchases as it's still a classic scent. Thankfully it has not been ruined but I have heard that there's only a certain production amount per year and YSL website it states it is a luxury variant now. It's summer now so my new bottle will be saved for winter time. Also I'm 31 and have been wearing this since I was 25, it's certainly not an old man smell but a classic. If you don't want to smell like everyone else does then give this a try. I've gone through loads of various types of fragrances, from the likes of JOOP at the very start of my fragrance journey right the way to the likes of Guerlain and Dior and obviously Opium. I could never wear JOOP now though

If I was to define this in three words, I would label it as an Oriental Barbershop Gourmand. In a few more words, I find this has a fougere structure, hence the barbershop association. And in this case, I would say the anise replaces the typical clean top note (coriander / sage / salvia / pine / eucalyptus / menthol take your pick), the black currant, pepper and ginger (or galanga) replacing the lavender, bergamot, and geranium notes, the tolu balsam the tonka, and all the aforementioned together with vanilla and cedar replace the patchouli hum at the base. In gourmand terms, if this was edible, I would say this is a digestif or better yet a dessert cocktail. It would be a coupe of Creme de Cassis liqueur, with a generous layer of vanillic lightly whisked cream on top, decorated with a sprinkling of black pepper, one star anise, and a slice of ginger at the edge of the glass. Mmm, should try that actually... In simple terms, simply delicious and sensual marmalade of a perfume. Hardly ever do I feel this being appropriate for day time wear (thought on a crisp fall day it could work well), I mostly get the association of an elegant social evening event, dimmed lights, frivolous chatter, and (aforementioned) great cocktails.

Reminds me Loui in Interview with a vampire somehow dont know why. I have the reformulated EDP never got the chance to smell the vintage Edp but i can imagine that it's something what would heaven smell like.. I also have a decant of the vintage EDT and that projects better than my EDP but EDP lasts longer and it is definitely sweeter than the EDT. I like them both but the key with the EDP is less is more. Do not overspray it.Sprayer is bad so 2 sprays is equal to for example DHI bottle 1 spray as amount. So i spray 2 times on chest and it projects 2 3 hours good and lasts 8 9 hours. One of my all time favourite UPDATE: This parfume is the most long lasting fragrance i have ever come acrossed... Unbelievable 24+ hours on skin despite shower just two tiny sprays on chest. The smell is just heaven, the performance is unbelievable! 2016 batch UPDATE 2: I scored last week a used vintage bottle with blue plastic covered. Smellwise it is definitely more richer, intoxicating than 2016 batch but my 2016 batch has better longetivity. I mean by that; vintage stays 10+ hours on skin and newest formulation more then 18 hours :) they are both beasts but i prefer vintage version in terms of smell ofcourse

timofei_karo sorry but you're wrong! YSL still had the edp as an online exclusive also available at a select few department stores as recently as 2018, it was in the same bottle as the EDT but with Eau De Parfum clearly stated on the box and bottle. My bottle is 62n900 batch code purchased in the UK in 2018. So Cortina1981 will have the EDP as do I also I'm very well aware of the EDP vintage too as I have 4 bottles and a refill of this still as well as the more recent reintroduction of the Eau De Parfum. The 2018 formula isn't too much like the vintage, lacks the strength and longevity of the original EDP in the refillable casing. As an independent fragrance to someone who didn't know vintage then it may well be a very enjoyable fragrance for them. I still enjoy mine but vintage is still better. YSL seemed to only have this available in smaller quantities as they weren't targeting a mainstream customer base. Therefore it doesn't always show on their website but it has been available, it's still currently available from online retailers with an RRP of £70 Escentual is one of the main sites that still stock this.

WOW! I just got in a 50ml bottle of the original formula EDP and it is certainly some amazing juice! A super-plush, rich, deep soft and spicy oriental with absolutely superior performance. It's very similar to the EDT as far as its smell, only if you can imagine the EDT in a much richer, deeper, and sensuous form. I probably get a little less black currant in this version and more tolu balsam, but overall this is just a beautifully spiced oriental resting on a swirling, rounded vanilla bourbon base. If you like the EDT you'll probably love this. I'd use the EDT for daily wear and warmer weather (though never WARM weather), and the EDP for nights out in cold weather. One or two sprays is all that's required. I haven't been this bowled over by a scent in a long time. Two thumbs way up, for YSL's Opium Pour Homme EDP. For what it's worth, an Opium EDP is still available in Europe, but it doesn't seem to be available anywhere in the U.S. Even if the new EDP is not as good as the original formula, I would still imagine that it's very good, and definitely worth considering if you enjoy the EDT.

Scent: 10 One of my favourite scents. I love oriental smellings and for me this is one of the best ones btween the european designer lines. The mixture of black currant with the anis and the vanille id wonderful.iy is sweet but fresh and very spicy. Longevity: 8 Not bad i cant found It so long lasting as many people sais here. It has a good longevity but on the average for this kind of perfumes. Maybe the vintage version was better or the batch i have bought (2018) is not the best. On skin It lasts around 6hours and around 24 on clothes. Sillage: 8 Sillage is very good, overall the first two hours. Then It becaumes a spicy vanille skin fragance. Good projection but not a beast Mode. Price/quality: 7 Around 50€/50ml. It has an average prive for a designer edp. Versatility: 9 I find It a very versatile fragance. For me it is a scent to wear during the day but It has a very good performance at night. His quality, elegance and intensity makes It a very good choice for a formal ocassion. Global: 9

Smooth, sensual, sweet, exotic, and totally addictive! What a beautiful gem of a fragrance for men! Stunning! This was one of the first Eau de Parfum marketed fragrances for men back in 1995, and in no way does it smell dated now! It's sensual, sweet and exotic. This perfume has no sharp edges, completely smooth and sensual throughout. The fragrance itself opens up with zingy aromatic star anise and rich blackcurrant. It's completely beautiful. Followed by galanga and sichuan pepper, and drying down to beautiful tolu balsam and a deep, creamy, rich bourbon vanilla. Utterly intoxicating. Smooth and sensual, this is one of the best designer perfumes ever made for a man. You have everything you could want in a niche (e.g. a Serge Lutens oriental) from a well-known designer house. This is the YSL of the past, the one we all miss! You can still get this one as (thank God) it's still in production! I hope it stays that way. Easily one of the best and most luxurious for men out there.

Review of the current version transparent bottle, and I make it from the eau de parfum because it seems to me the most interesting and forceful. And besides, if my nose doesn't fool me, I think that from the original formula to this one there have been no major changes. Opium is an old school fragrance of Master Cavallier, without a doubt, I think it's beautiful. Opium is an oriental that I find quite unisex, the entrance is very fruity dominated by the currants, they feel very sweet, delicate, bright, they are accompanied basically by star anise and quickly, without delay, the bed of balms comes into play and Of course an excellent vanilla that sweetens everything, giving the currants that almost edible touch, like a cake made by a dessert craftsman. Residual drying takes you to the paradise of how good it is. Currants with vanilla in Cavallier mode: elegant, sophisticated, glamorous and suitable for any lover of succulent Orientals. Rating: 9.3

This parfume should come with a warning like this is the strongest & sexiest fragrance ever made, use with caution !!!...Lol. No joke this is the only fragrance in my collection where women come up to me & ask Wow what is that fragrance you are wearing. Definitely not a everyday application rather a special occasion fragrance when you want to be noticed or impress ! The only fragrance I know that you can literally smell it through the box & plastic of a unoped factory sealed box ! I've used this at festivals where I've been dancing & sweating for 12 hours & you can still smell it no problem at all. Try not to spray too much on clothes as it will still slightly smell even after a wash sometimes. A truly unique & very rare parfume to find nowadays. I still have a factory sealed strong old version that I may be willing to part with but it's not going to be cheap. One of bottles will last you a lifetime anyway lol. Let me know if you are interested.

Opium for men, eau de parfum, is really a nice perfume. It started a little bit too classical but, very quickly, a powerfull oriental amber invade you. Middle and deep notes are deeper, maybe close of Egoïste of Chanel. In a good way. The sillage is maybe too strong for me, especialy for the office. But in any case, this perfume is still a great pleasure to wore. Opium pour homme en version eau de parfum est un délice. Ses notes de tête m'ont d'abord paru un peu datées, un peu papy mais très rapidement cette sensation s'efface. Le parfum s'épanouit alors, oriental profond qui me rappelle dans certains moments Egoïte de Chanel que j'ai longtemps porté. Certes, le sillage est très puissant, envahissant peut être. Le porter au bureau est un challenge. Je ne l'ai pas tenté. Pour autant, ce parfum reste étonnant, séduisant, et nettement plus original que certains de ses descendants (type One Million).

Tis Ford vs Cavallier. Being an avid admirer of Tom Ford's creations, I have esteemed majority of creations where he contributed (from M7 to Noir de Noir to Neroli Portofino). But Cavallier, nah. My olfactory receptors could never tune in with all his Aqvas and Issey's (with rare exceptions of his YSL creations.) I came to know Opium EDP recently. Never liked Opium EDT (who can take that much pepper? They always turn exhaust fan on in East when cooking hot Indian curry with oriental spices). But Opium EDP smells divine. It stands aloof from hundreds of fragrances I own or ever smelt. Ford Noir EDP had been my signature for couple of years. Still can't believe that Ford's Noir is a poor rip off of Opium EDP. OMG. Both were together at M7, but who inspired whom? Here I'm subdued. Tis Ford vs Cavallier.

I have about 25ml on my shelf and I can't seem to find any seller with this fragrance with acceptable price. To me this perfume smells extremely sexy, I love wearing this for everyday, but due to poor availability I have to keep it for special ocasions. This one in particular granted me so many compliments I can't count them. Definitely gets attention of women. The sillage and longevity are quite moderate, but I assure you that every one close enought will notify you when wearing this masterpiece. It has very distinct notes of 90's, it is for sure for adult men, boys should avoid that :) I would love to get another 50ml bottle of that gem.

I bought Opium for the first time for my birthday. I was 16 and it was 21 years ago. This fragrance was monumental. A masterpiece. I still remember the smell of it even tho the formula has changed and it's hard or impossible to get it these days. Such a shame because it's an ICONIC fragrance. I don't understand why the brands are killing their own legends (remember GUCCI "ENVY"? #iconic #whereisit). Opium is one of those fragrances Il'' recognize straight away. I was using it so often that in my head I am sure that instead of blood my veins are filled with Opium. If I could be a perfume I'd be Opium. It defines me. It's my DNA.

I was very fortunate to receive a sample of this by a fellow user and it is everything I had hoped for and more. I got my hopes up when I read all of the hype on here about it and I can confirm that it's all justified. This fragrance owes its warm, spicy radiance to tolu balsam, anise, and Sichuan pepper, creating the embodiment of a stellar Oriental Spicy. I would also venture to say that the vanilla lends its sweetness to the semi-tart black currant, forming an almost jam-like profile. This scent makes the EDT version smell like a translucent backbone of this sensual glory. Definitely a classic that one should experience.

This has been one of my absolute faves for many many years. It's unbeatable in terms of being really luscious and decadent. Fruity, boozy, spicy, with a deep layer of really complex, almost smoky, vanilla. And it lasts and lasts and lasts. Pity it's been restricted for sale to only Eurozone, and now has been reformulated. I just managed to get a bottle of the vintage - even though I have a quarter of the previous bottle still left! - and let me tell you now, its potency does not diminish with time. And absolute classic, and such a pity it never attained the popularity it thoroughly deserved.

Beautiful. A fruity blackcurrant opening paired with very powdery star anise. From there on in, it's a journey of spicy, oriental, gourmand, woody goodness. At first, I was surprised to learn that YSL Opium Pour Homme is from the 90's, as opposed to the 80's. But alongside the very heavy, spicy elements, there IS also a sort of 90's freshness... almost like pool water. Hard to describe but retro and lovely. It definitely smells dated, and not sure I'll wear this in public so much... but it's a wonderful, delightful fragrance. 4/5

Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent what a beautiful masterpiece shame that YSL discontinued this gorgeous scent like so many others completely gone or reformulated, maybe Jacques Cavallier should bring back this hot and sexy flanker! All these beauties discontinued unfortunately Halle Berry Closer (2012) YSL M7 YSL Nu (2001) Christian Dior Midnight Poison (2007) Alexander McQueen Kingdom (2003) To name a few, these are truly missed bring these back! Monsieur Cavallier!