Opium Pour Homme opens with star anise and black currant, a spiced fruitiness that soon meets pepper and galanga at the heart. The base rests on tolu balsam, atlas cedar and bourbon vanilla, closing the fragrance on a rich, slightly sweet wood.
It reads best in cold weather after dark, dense enough to stand up against winter air. Projection is strong and confident, and longevity carries well past a typical evening out.
-
Brand: YSL
-
Concentration: Eau de Toilette (EDT)
-
Scent family: Spicy oriental
-
Key notes: Star anise, black currant, pepper, galanga, bourbon vanilla, cedar
-
Best for: Men
-
Best season: Winter
-
Occasion: Night