This particular bottle of Yves Saint Laurent Opium is an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after first edition. 69 ml Eau de Toilette Spray, complete with its original box and booklet.
Opium by Yves Saint Laurent 69 ml Eau de Toilette (2.3 fl.oz.) Natural Spray Vaporisateur Made in France Batch code 0135 (box) Pre-barcode
Full bottle in original box, unused, with original booklet. The unusual 69 ml size was part of the initial release. Original bottle design with a non-removable cap. The base of the bottle is not stickered; instead, “Bottle 69 ml / 2.3 fl. oz / Made in France” is molded directly into the glass. Alcohol content is still indicated using the “°” symbol (replaced by “%” after 1980). The EMB code is embossed on the box, not printed. According to the batch code 0135, this exceptionally rare vintage bottle dates to 1980.
Old formula with the original scent, extremely coveted and hard to find - especially in this size and as an unused full set.
Opium by Yves Saint Laurent was created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic and Raymond Chaillan and released in 1977. It is an oriental-spicy scent with oriental, spicy, resinous, floral and animal main accords.
Truly living up to its name, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is the epitome of a seductive and intoxicating scent.
