Anisha Riggs
Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is a spicy, oriental fragrance for men. The cologne comes in an Eau De Toilette spray and was introduced to the market in 1995. Opium Pour Homme has a unique scent, with top notes of star anise and black currant, middle notes of pepper and galanga, and base notes of bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam, and Atlas cedar. The cologne is available in 3.3 Oz bottles and prices range from $25.41 to $109.56.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Price | $83.85 |
| Fragrance Concentration | Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz |
| Introduced by | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Introduced in | 1995 |
| Fragrance | Sharp, Oriental, Woody |
| Volume | 3.3 Oz |
What You'll Learn
Opium Pour Homme's price range
Opium Pour Hommes by Yves Saint Laurent is an oriental spicy fragrance for men. It was launched in 1995 and is described as an intense fusion of exotic notes of black currant, galangal, and star anise with warmer notes of earthy cedar and amber. The perfume is recommended for men over 40 years old due to the intensity of its notes. The price of Opium Pour Hommes ranges from $25.22 to $109.56 for 3.3 oz.
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Where to buy Opium Pour Homme
Opium Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is available at a variety of online retailers, including:
- Amazon
- Fragrance Canada
- YSL Beauty
- Walmart
- FragranceX.com
- Jomashop.com
- FragranceNet.com
- Maxaroma
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Opium Pour Homme's scent
Opium Pour Hommes is a woody, spicy, oriental fragrance for men. It was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and launched in 1995. The top notes are star anise and black currant, the middle notes are Sichuan pepper and galanga, and the base notes are bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam, and Atlas cedar. Opium Pour Hommes is a sharp, oriental, woody fragrance.
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Opium Pour Homme's performance
Opium Pour Hommes is a spicy, oriental fragrance for men. It was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud of Firmenich and launched in 1995 as a male complement to the original Opium fragrance for women. Opium Pour Hommes has top notes of star anise and black currant, middle notes of pepper and galanga, and base notes of bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam, and Atlas cedar.
Opium Pour Hommes has been described as a "powerhouse" with "perfect" performance. It has strong longevity, with a long-lasting scent that can linger on the skin throughout the day or night. Its sillage, or scent trail, is moderate, with a projection that fills a room. Opium Pour Hommes is best suited for mature or older men and is recommended for evening wear or special occasions. While some consider it too heavy and overpowering, others find it to be a unique, well-formulated, and commanding scent that garners many compliments.
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Opium Pour Homme's reviews
Opium Pour Hommes by Yves Saint Laurent is a highly-rated fragrance for men, with a 4.31 out of 5 rating from 4,800 votes on one site. It has been described as a "unique blend of tolu balsam, vanilla, and star anise" with a "potent and commanding scent". It is long-lasting, with "all-day powerful projection", but some reviewers have found it "too heavy and overpowering".
One reviewer describes it as "a wonderful Cologne for men, it has a peppery scent at first but then becomes mildly peppery with lots of spice". Another says it is "spectacular" and "one of the best on the market".
However, some reviewers have found it to be "not suitable for younger wearers", "difficult to pull off for some people" and "too heavy and overpowering". One reviewer says it can be "overwhelming and headache-inducing".
Opium Pour Hommes is available in a 3.3 oz bottle for $84.99.
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Frequently asked questions
The price of Opium cologne varies depending on the seller and the quantity. The 3.3 Oz Eau De Toilette Spray is typically priced between $83.85 and $91.80.
Opium cologne is an oriental spicy fragrance with top notes of star anise and black currant, middle notes of pepper and galanga, and base notes of bourbon vanilla, tolu balsam, and Atlas cedar.
Opium cologne is marketed towards men and is often described as a mature, sophisticated, and spicy fragrance. It may be better suited for older gentlemen and special occasions or evening wear.
The longevity and sillage of Opium cologne are generally considered good to excellent. It typically lasts for 7-10 hours with moderate sillage and projection.
While they share the same brand and similar names, Opium cologne and Opium perfume have distinct scents. Opium cologne is an oriental spicy fragrance with woody and vanilla notes, while Opium perfume has fruity and spicy top notes and floral middle notes, with a sweet woody base.
