Opium Eau d'Orient 2007 - Orchidée de Chine
45 ratings
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Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Orient 2007 - Orchidée de Chine is a sweet, spicy floral oriental that sets orchid, jasmine and vanilla over mandarin orange and neroli; it has been discontinued and is seen as a feminine scent.
Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.
How does it perform?
From 37 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Resinous
What does Opium Eau d'Orient 2007 - Orchidée de Chine smell like?
Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic.
It opens with spices, mandarin orange and neroli, a lightly fruity and fresh start. In the heart, orchid, jasmine and carnation build a floral body. As it dries, nutmeg, iris, patchouli, vanilla and amber leave a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth, with the oriental side clearly in charge.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Spices
- Mandarin orange
- Neroli
First hours
- Orchid
- Jasmine
- Carnation
Towards evening
- Nutmeg
- Iris
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 29%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 15%Summer
- Evening32%
- Nighttime30%
- Casual18%
- Daytime11%
- Office9%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026











