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Opium
Yves Saint Laurent · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1977
≈ $100 · 3.0oz · approx. retail
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The iconic and controversial 1977 spicy oriental, opening on mandarin, plum and clove over a richly floral heart. Its deep balsamic base of myrrh, opoponax, labdanum and resins made it one of perfumery's most influential ambers.
The scent
Heart notes
The core · the next few hours
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The dry-down · what lingers
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Perfumer
French · 7 in collection
Born in Nice in 1935, Raymond Chaillan is a veteran French perfumer who worked at houses including Roure Bertrand Dupont, Firmenich and Dragoco and served as president of the Société Française des Parfumeurs; he co-created several enduring classics of the 1970s.
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Perfumer behind bold modern classics for Dior and YSL.
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Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.
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