Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT

Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT is a rich, oriental spicy fragrance built around myrrh, carnation and amber, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Toilette with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.

What is Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium launched in 1977, created by perfumers Jean Amic and Jean-Louis Sieuzac, and remains one of the most genuinely iconic fragrances in perfume history, defining an entire era of bold, spicy orientals alongside classics like Dior Poison throughout the 1980s.

The name itself was famously provocative at launch, drawing controversy for its evocative title even as the fragrance itself became a genuine commercial and cultural phenomenon.

Worth knowing before buying — Opium was discontinued in 2009 and reintroduced in a significantly reformulated version, largely driven by evolving IFRA regulations. This Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT, along with its Eau de Parfum counterpart, should not be confused with Black Opium, a completely different, more modern gourmand fragrance launched in 2014 with an entirely different perfumer team and note structure.

It’s also genuinely worth knowing that reviewers compare the reformulated Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum somewhat differently. One detailed, well-known fragrance writer found the reformulated EDT noticeably thinner with less longevity than expected, preferring the EDP as a more satisfying alternative, while another reviewer felt the opposite, describing the EDT as having more layers even if the EDP feels more velvety overall.

Fragrance Profile

Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT opens with tangerine, bergamot and lily-of-the-valley, bright and citrusy, giving a lighter, more effervescent first impression than the equivalent Eau de Parfum.

As it develops, the heart brings in myrrh, carnation and jasmine, spicy and mystical, retaining the fragrance’s core oriental identity even in this lighter concentration.

The base settles into amber, patchouli and vanilla, warm and comforting, though several reviewers note the base of Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT fades faster than long-time fans of the vintage original might expect.

Top Notes: Tangerine, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley
Heart Notes: Myrrh, Carnation, Jasmine
Base Notes: Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla

Who Should Wear Opium EDT?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT suits women who want a lighter, brighter introduction to this genuinely iconic oriental spicy line rather than the fuller intensity of the Eau de Parfum. It’s a reasonable starting point for anyone curious about the Opium name but not yet ready to commit to its richest, most concentrated form.

It also makes a distinctive gift for someone who appreciates perfume history and wants an accessible way to experience a genuine icon.

Performance and Longevity

Performance feedback on Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT is genuinely mixed, which is worth knowing honestly before buying. Some reviewers find the reformulated version noticeably thinner and shorter-lasting than they expected, particularly compared to the EDP, while others still find it a well-layered, complex wear that holds its own.

Three to four sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point given the lighter Eau de Toilette concentration, and reapplying through the day is common practice if you want it to stay noticeable.

Best Time to Wear Opium EDT in Nigeria

Given its warm, spicy character, Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT suits Nigeria’s harmattan season particularly well, where cooler, drier air helps the myrrh, patchouli and vanilla base linger a little longer.

Buying Opium EDT From Maids Scents

Every Yves Saint Laurent bottle we stock, including Opium EDT, comes from verified suppliers, so what you receive matches what you’d get through an authorised Yves Saint Laurent retailer.

We deliver across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and the rest of Nigeria, and we ship internationally for orders placed from outside the country.

You can read more about the fragrance on the official YSL Beauty website.

If you want more intensity, our Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDP is worth comparing, or browse our full range of feminine perfumes in Nigeria.

Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT is in stock now at Maids Scents.