The Last Spritz

Popular fragrances

Score
80/100

Yves Saint Laurent

Belle d'Opium

2010
Belle d'Opium

A smoke signal in a backless dress — YSL's modernized Opium, now hunted on resale.

The take
What works
  • Casablanca lily-gardenia-jasmine intoxicating mysterious evening feminine
  • Smoky-fruity warm spice fusion
Trade-offs
  • Discontinued — hard to find
  • Misleading Opium name frustrates fans of original
Notes

Top

Casablanca LilyCasablanca LilyGardeniaGardeniaJasmineJasmineMandarin OrangeMandarin Orange

Mid

IncenseIncenseFruity NotesFruity NotesWhite PepperWhite PepperTobaccoTobaccoPeachPeachRoseRose

Base

SandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmberVanillaVanilla
Performance
LongevityGood
61
ProjectionSolid
59
SillageNoticeable
59
When to wear
Spring28%
Summer18%
Fall87%
Winter88%
Day54%
Night100%
Gender
Leans feminine
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Details
Perfumer
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