Is the eau de toilette weaker than the eau de parfum?

Yes. The eau de toilette is the lighter concentration, so it sits closer to the skin and is less dense than the eau de parfum. It still carries the same spicy oriental character.

How much should I apply?

One or two sprays are enough. Wearers describe it as strong, and over-applying is the most common complaint.

Is it a safe blind buy?

No. Opium is a heavy, spicy oriental that divides opinion, so try it on skin first if you have not worn it before.

When is it best worn?

Evenings and cool weather suit it best. In heat it can feel heavy and cloying.

What does it smell like?

It opens with mandarin and bergamot, moves through myrrh, jasmine and carnation, and settles on amber.

Is this the original Opium for women?

Yes. It is the women's Opium eau de toilette, first released in 1977, in the current packaging.

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau De Toilette Spray (New Packaging) 3 oz

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Our take on the Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau De Toilette Spray (New Packaging) 3 oz

Opium is Yves Saint Laurent's 1977 oriental fragrance, built on mandarin and bergamot over myrrh, jasmine and carnation, finishing on amber. The eau de toilette is the lighter, brighter concentration of the Opium idea, so it wears closer and softer than the eau de parfum. It suits shoppers who want a warm, spicy, resinous scent with real presence rather than a fresh or floral one. Against modern ambers it is heavier and more old-school, and it is a love-it-or-leave-it fragrance rather than a safe blind buy.

Best forEvening and cold-weather wearShoppers who like spicy oriental scentsAnyone wanting a classic designer fragranceGifting for someone who knows Opium

Pros

Distinctive warm oriental accord of spice, resin and amber
Eau de toilette is lighter and easier to wear than the parfum
Long-established, recognizable designer scent
Good projection from a small amount

Cons

Strong, polarizing scent that some find overpowering
Heavy and dated for shoppers who prefer fresh fragrances
Best in cool weather; can feel cloying in heat
Not a safe blind buy

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5232 ratings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 232 ratings, Opium draws strong loyalty from people who wear it as a signature scent. The common complaint is strength: a little goes a long way, and some find it too heavy or old-fashioned.

What people mention

StrengthMixedWearers say it is potent and needs a light hand, and some find it overpowering.
LongevityPraisedReviewers report it lasts through a long day on skin.
Scent profilePraisedFans describe a warm, spicy, resinous oriental with amber in the base.
StyleMixedSome call it a timeless classic, others find it old-fashioned.
VersatilityCriticisedReviewers say it suits evenings and cold weather better than daytime or heat.

About the Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau De Toilette Spray (New Packaging) 3 oz

Yves Saint Laurent Opium is a women's eau de toilette spray in new packaging. The design house of Yves Saint Laurent created it in 1977. It is classified as a refined, oriental, soft fragrance.

The scent opens with notes of mandarin and bergamot. Myrrh, jasmine and carnation follow, and a final note of amber completes it.

Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Type: Eau de toilette spray
Size: 3 oz
For: Women
Fragrance family: Oriental, soft
Top notes: Mandarin, bergamot
Heart notes: Myrrh, jasmine, carnation
Base note: Amber
Launched: 1977

Specifications

color: OtherSource
size: TwinSource

Questions and answers

Is the eau de toilette weaker than the eau de parfum?: Yes. The eau de toilette is the lighter concentration, so it sits closer to the skin and is less dense than the eau de parfum. It still carries the same spicy oriental character.
How much should I apply?: One or two sprays are enough. Wearers describe it as strong, and over-applying is the most common complaint.
Is it a safe blind buy?: No. Opium is a heavy, spicy oriental that divides opinion, so try it on skin first if you have not worn it before.
When is it best worn?: Evenings and cool weather suit it best. In heat it can feel heavy and cloying.
What does it smell like?: It opens with mandarin and bergamot, moves through myrrh, jasmine and carnation, and settles on amber.
Is this the original Opium for women?: Yes. It is the women's Opium eau de toilette, first released in 1977, in the current packaging.
Where is the Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau De Toilette Spray (New Packaging) 3 oz cheapest?: At Walmart, for $112.88, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau De Toilette Spray (New Packaging) 3 oz?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings.