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Yves Saint Laurent

YSL Saint Laurent Red Opium Fragrance

2017 · For men · Spicy

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Accord profile

fresh spicy13%aromatic12%fresh12%citrus11%green9%fruity9%amber9%aldehydic9%woody8%musky7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Launched in 2017, this men's fragrance from Yves Saint-Laurent is a woody aromatic built on a striking contrast of cool freshness and warm depth. The opening is a bracing blend of aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, lemon, and mint—bright, effervescent, and slightly soapy. As it settles, a fruity-floral heart emerges with apple, violet leaf, pineapple, sage, and geranium, adding a crisp green sweetness that keeps the composition lively.

The base turns darker and more resinous: ambergris, musk, cedar, vetiver, balsam fir, and incense create a smoky, earthy foundation that lingers for hours. With main accords of fresh spicy (100%), aromatic (99%), and fresh (95%), this is an assertive yet refined scent. It suits collectors who appreciate a modern, green-tinged woody aromatic with a surprising incense twist. Ideal for daytime wear in cooler months, or evenings when you want a fragrance that balances freshness with quiet intensity. A distinctive, underrated release for those who enjoy complex, layered masculines.

中文簡介

呢支2017年推出嘅男士香水,屬木質芳香調,開場係醛、佛手柑、薑、檸檬同薄荷,清涼帶氣泡感。中調轉為蘋果、紫羅蘭葉、菠蘿、鼠尾草同天竺葵,果香與綠意交織。基調用龍涎香、麝香、雪松、香根草、冷杉同乳香,煙燻木質感持久。主調以清新辛辣(100%)、芳香(99%)同清新(95%)為主,適合鍾意層次豐富、帶乳香驚喜嘅收藏家。冷天日間或夜晚用皆可,展現低調而有力嘅氣質。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameYSL Saint Laurent Red Opium Fragrance
Launched2017
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySpicy
Notes recorded16
Accords10

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