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Perfumer
Opium Pour Homme
masculine
Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Opium Pour Homme was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Star Anise and Black Currant; middle notes are Pepper and Galanga; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Tolu Balsam and Atlas Cedar.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
42%
Spr
19%
Sum
95%
Fall
Day & Night
54%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
5,112 votes
4.32
Love it
2.7k53%
Like it
1.8k35%
OK
1723%
Dislike
4098%
Hate it
311%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 61 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Opium Pour Homme is a polarizing budget fragrance that offers excellent value with strong performance and a distinctive spicy-vanilla profile, but it's decidedly an acquired taste that won't appeal to everyone. Availability is becoming a concern as it appears to be discontinued or production has dramatically decreased, making it harder to find at reasonable prices.
Strengths
- Excellent value for the price (~$50)
- Strong longevity (around 8 hours) and good projection
- Distinctive spicy star anise opening with sweet vanilla drydown
- Unique vintage character with an acquired taste appeal
Weaknesses
- Polarizing scent - some find it sour or unpleasant
- Requires an acquired taste, not universally appealing
- Difficult to find in stores; possibly discontinued or production decreased
- EDP version considered superior but extremely hard to find at reasonable prices
Best for
Cold/cool weather wearFragrance enthusiasts seeking unique, unconventional scentsBudget-conscious buyersThose who appreciate spiced oriental fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
