M
White Floral · 2012

Belle d Opium Eau de Parfum Eclat

by Yves Saint Laurent
Rating4.1 ★ 306 votes
GenderWomen
Year2012
Price$$$$Designer
White FloralAmberSweet
Best for winterNighttime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Belle d'Opium Yves Saint Laurent
Belle d'Opium Yves Saint Laurent
90% match
Oud 24 Hours Ard Al Zaafaran
Oud 24 Hours Ard Al Zaafaran
84% match
Absolutely Irresistible Givenchy
Absolutely Irresistible Givenchy
83% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
15 notes
topfirst impression
LilyMandarin OrangeStar AniseGardeniaJasmine
heartthe character
IncenseTobaccoPepperFruity NotesOrange BlossomPeach
basethe foundation
PatchouliAmberLicoriceSandalwood

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
61
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
58
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
White FloralAmberSweetWarm SpicySoft SpicyFruityWoodyBalsamic
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
White Floral
Amber
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Balsamic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
8%
moderate
37%
long lasting
34%
eternal
15%
Sillage
intimate
12%
moderate
33%
strong
26%
enormous
30%
Season
spring
14%
summer
9%
fall
36%
winter
42%
Time of day
day
30%
night
70%
Gender
female
63%
more female
20%
unisex
17%
Value
way overpriced
10%
overpriced
23%
ok
55%
good value
10%
great value
3%

Smells similar

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90% match
Belle d'Opium Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
white floraltobacco
84% match
Oud 24 Hours Ard Al Zaafaran
Ard Al Zaafaran
warm spicychocolate
83% match
Absolutely Irresistible Givenchy
Givenchy
white floralpatchouli
83% match
Cinnabar Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
warm spicycinnamon

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

JasmineMandarin Ora…GardeniaLilyStar AniseOrange Bloss…Black PepperIncensePeachTobaccoFruity NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberLicorice
topheartbase

Signature pair: Gardenia and Peach

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The Belle d Opium line

2 versions
Original2010Belle d Opium
More Smoky, Fresh Spicy
Less Soft Spicy
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Belle d Opium Eau de Parfum Eclat are white floral and amber. It opens with Lily and Mandarin Orange, reveals Incense and Tobacco at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Amber. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening.

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