The Only One Intense: the new very seductive fragrance from Docle & Gabbana
Yves Saint Laurent reinterprets the women's wardrobe by offering them sought-after clothes in the male wardrobe, such as the tuxedo, the Saharan or the tailor. In 1971, he once again revolutionized manners by training women to free themselves from their chains. Then, the scandal is not made wait for the release of Opium in 1977. This sulphurous name shocks, because some think that it is an incitement to debauchery. 18 years later, YSL will nonetheless offer “Opium pour Homme”, a devilish fragrance that is as legendary as ever.
The Opium myth continues with the Opium fragrance for Men
Released in 1977, “Opium pour Femme” revolutionized the world of international perfumery. A section of public opinion as well as some countries condemned "Opium" because it was supposed to incite debauchery, sex and drugs. The scandal it sparked as well as the enthusiasm of women around the world, has made this perfume with its sulphurous name, a myth, a story that we rarely encounter. It was not until 18 years later, in 1995, that the YSL house decided to present its male counterpart "Opium pour Homme". Like the female version, “Opium pour Homme” plunges us into a bewitching, bewitching world. In the heart of the Orient, man exudes a sensuality hitherto unknown. He can his desire at the bottom of the mystery which characterizes him so well and incites an addiction of which only he has the secret. “Opium pour Homme” was thought to be a languid caress that delicately lands on the human skin. Like a carnal elixir, it captivates the man who wears it and the woman who smells it ...
Opium pour Homme, fresh and ultra sensual scented notes
It is the perfumer Jacques Cavalier who is at the origin of this sulphurous composition, version for men. “Opium pour Homme” is defined as an oriental and spicy juice. Here, the oriental harmony, fresh and sensual is perfect. "Opium pour Homme" begins with the freshness of mandarin which combines with blackcurrant, star anise, lavender as well as the exotic freshness of star anise. The heart is a contrast between geranium and spicy notes. We find the intensity of Sichuan pepper, ginger and also Chinese galangal, an ingredient with high aphrodisiac properties. Finally, the base is sensual and virile, because it combines vanilla, Atlas cedar, sandalwood, tolu balm as well as an accord of precious woods. Like its feminine version, the “Opium pour Homme” bottle is inspired by a small Japanese vial, the Enro. This was worn on the Samurai belt. In thick glass, the bottle lets its brilliant, amber-colored juice show through. Its midnight blue cabochon gives the whole a very particular oriental refinement.
When the myth takes on the masculine allure… “Opium pour Homme” is of course the “Opium” fragrance released in 1977, reinvented for men. Oriental, spicy and fresh, its composition is particularly virile ... The Opium myth is undoubtedly extended to men.