Opium vapeurs de parfum, a legendary reinterpretation of the star fragrance. It was in 1961 that Yves Saint Laurent founded his house of the same name, with the help of his friend Pierre Bergé. The designer's style was quickly noticed.
Opium Vapeurs de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent, the revisit of a legend
The Opium legend by Yves Saint Laurent
Opium made its appearance in 1977. Far more than a simple perfume, it very quickly established itself as a true legend of perfumery. Indeed, its scandalously evocative name made it a legend. From its release, many cried scandal and saw it as an incitement to the consumption of illicit substances. Opium can boast of having truly revolutionized the image of perfumery, being the first juice to speak explicitly of sex, transgression and addiction. Yet, despite the many controversies surrounding it, it instantly became one of the best-selling perfumes in the world, even causing stock shortages barely a month after its release. Also, as befits a respectable legend, Opium has been the subject of numerous revisits. This is how, notably in 2012, Opium Vapeurs de Parfum came about. It is however quite different from its predecessor. It is much more airy, light and sensual. It is a little as if the iconic Opium were revealing itself anew under a more intimate facet. It draws us into a hushed and vaporous world, airy and luminous. The result becomes all the more fascinating and reveals a new aspect of the Yves Saint Laurent woman.
The lightness of Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
This exceptional perfume is signed by one of the greatest perfumers in the world, Dominique Ropion. In this sense, it could only be a fabulous olfactory discovery. It opens with an invigorating burst of mandarin and pink pepper. These two ingredients bring exemplary vivacity to this composition. Then, the heart of Opium Vapeurs de Parfum reveals itself to be more feminine and luminous. It combines two major white flowers of perfumery, namely sambac jasmine and orange blossom. It then expresses a very contemporary sensuality. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum nevertheless ends on darker tones. Its skin-deep sensuality is notably depicted through woody and vanilla tones. This fragrant addiction is contained in a bottle whose shape resembles that of the original. Nevertheless, it is dressed in a softer creamy pink hue. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum adopts a very feminine and carnal aesthetic. What is more, its gilded metal tint only heightens its luxurious side.
The Eau de Toilette Légère Opium Vapeurs de Parfum by YSL
More than a perfume, Opium is a legend. One of the most beautiful legends of perfumery. The masterwork of Monsieur Saint Laurent. In 2012, Opium reveals a new, exceptional composition, light and sensual. A restaging of the classic work unveiling a more intimate facet of Opium.
The spirit of Opium advances with a hushed step. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum is an invitation to immerse oneself with ease in the vaporous accents of a new fragrance. A skin-deep sensuality, a light, fresh and addictive fragrance, an almost more self-indulgent pleasure.
The perfume Opium Vapeurs de Parfum is signed by perfumer Dominique Ropion. A light, fresh and sensual floriental fragrance. Mandarin essence and pink pepper mark an opening full of freshness and delicacy. Sambac jasmine and orange blossom reveal a sensual floral facet, expressed in an ultra contemporary way. Amber, woody notes and vanilla express a skin-deep sensuality. A deliciously intimate addiction.
The bottle of Opium Vapeurs de Parfum takes up the shape of the Opium perfume bottle. A creamy pink hue makes this new bottle feminine and carnal.
Notes: Mandarin essence, Pink pepper, Sambac jasmine, Orange blossom, Patchouli, Benzoin, Vanilla.