22 community ratings

Opium Fraîcheur d'Orient

1998WomenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
22 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Fraîcheur d'Orient is a spicy, feminine fragrance from 1998, now discontinued, where mandarin orange, cinnamon and ginger sit over the warmth of amber and patchouli.

Compare

Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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

Amber Jasmine Cinnamon Carnation Patchouli Mandarin orange Coriander Musk Resins Ginger Pepper Woody notes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Opium Fraîcheur d'Orient smell like?

Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as rough. Seasonal votes spread across all four, with fall slightly ahead. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings out. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic.

The notes read as one whole: mandarin orange and coriander bring freshness, while cinnamon, ginger and pepper add spice. Jasmine and carnation give a floral touch, and amber, patchouli, musk, resins and woody notes set an oriental base. Fresh citrus and resinous accords sit side by side. Black Angel and Noir Epices have a close profile.