Opium is the powerhouse of the 1990's launched by the haute couture brand Yves Saint Laurent. Opium was born in the year 1995 and since then it is the most influential and celebrated fragrances for men. Opium is an oriental which is a luxurious addiction, named apt for what it does on a perfume aficionado. The opening is fresh and yet a deep fragrance putting it a step above the other fresh and casual scents. Spicy, soothing and aromatic oriental harmoniously combine to form a fragrance which has sweet black currants and spicy star anise at the opening. Warm and intense with galangal and pepper at the heart, and a surprising disparity at the base with soft tolu balsam, bourbon vanilla and woodiness from cedar. Fervent, romantic and ingenious. Very relaxing and sensuous, great for winter nights. It will captivate your senses with its inviting and pleasant aroma and radiates around your aura fetching your innumerable compliments. A classic scent which can be a great gift for your loved one.