Opium Cologne is a heady, truly appetizing fragrance that speaks about strength, sensuality and mystery, thus being perfect for a powerful, irresistible man. Introduced in 1995 by Yves Saint Laurent, it is a complex, special blend of top black currant, star anise and lavender, with a heart of galangal, geranium and pepper, all balanced out by base notes of patchouli, vanilla and myrrh. Recommended for evening wear, Opium is for those men who are addicted to the game of seduction. . . Launched by the design house of Yves Saint Laurent in 1995, OPIUM is classified as a sharp, oriental, woody fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of vanilla, ginger, pepper, and cedar.