Perfume from Yves Saint Laurent - the legendary fragrance Opium (Opium)

Probably many people know that when Opium appeared, it gave the impression of an explosion - a sudden and overwhelming success, and at the same time loud scandalous stories.

Opium perfume appeared in 1977, precisely at a time when the generation of young people opposed the modern foundations of Western society, when their eyes turned to the East, although this is not the first time. Along with doubts about the great values ​​of fathers, children of the 60s, who did not know war, hunger and hardship, arose a need for spirituality. Unfortunately, these aspirations ended not only with a pilgrimage to the East, interest in Eastern culture, but also with the popularity of drugs among Western youth. Fashion designers have also turned to Asian countries. Therefore, the fragrance Opium, despite the fact that even loud scandals and demonstrations of protest of respectable citizens, especially concerned about the behavior of their children, arose around it, very conveniently fit into the wave of interests. The name of the fragrance was the cause of indignation and at the same time its extraordinary popularity. Yves Saint Laurent he himself made the choice of the name of the perfume. The perfume of Opium really embodied the East in the components and design of the bottle. Its top notes contain spices: pepper, cloves, coriander, laurel, as well as peach, orange plum and tangerine - this whole orchestra is accompanied by vanilla. In the heart of the fragrance is a bouquet of flowers of ylang-ylang, iris, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose, which acts with its breath, enchanting in the mysterious sultry night of the East. The base notes are sandalwood and incense. Combined with a bouquet of spices and luxurious flowers - amber and musk. "Opium" is an evening-type perfume, very persistent, but at the same time refined, most suitable for special occasions.

Opium spirits were sold out instantly, and the ladies really became addicted to the scent - a great advertisement worked - “For those who depend on YSL”!

Opium spirits gained a scandalous reputation, and crossed the ocean, they learned about them in America, and "Opium" conquered the whole world. The narcotic name really reflected the desire caused by the spirits: to enjoy and enjoy them.

In 2004, the first variations on the theme of the famous Spirits of Opium appeared. For example, daytime - Opium Summer Fragrance, with a light aroma of citrus, jasmine and patchouli, with notes of myrrh, cloves and vanilla.

In 2005 was introduced floral variation - Opium Fleur de Shanghai... Magnolia leads the first violin in this fragrance, the fragrance is feminine and delicate. It is also a daytime version of the fragrance.

In 2006 was published classic "Opium", but in a new design. The perfume bottle has turned black with the image of a lotus.

In the same year, YSL House released Opium Fleur Imperiale... The zest in it is the smell of a blossoming apricot. In China, it is called the flower of the emperor. The scent of blooming apricot is personified with joy, sophistication.

In 2007, another variation of the popular scent was introduced Opium Orchidee de Chine Eau d'Orient... An orchid solo sounds in the fragrant composition. Orchid is a beautiful flower - the personification of femininity and purity.

AND classic "Opium" and its variations are still popular today.