Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009: released in 2009, amber, balsamic and sweet, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 dupe we found is Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 85% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $140 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estée Lauder Youth-Dew | 85% | about $55* (−61%) | 9h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Estée Lauder Cinnabar | 80% | about $60* (−57%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus | 78% | about $20* (−86%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Cafe Parfums Cafe-Cafe | 75% | about $25* (−82%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Ispahan | 82% | about $45* (−68%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
This classic fragrance shares the deep, resinous, and spicy amber character that defines the heart of YSL Opium.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 5,939 community ratings.
A warm and spicy composition that mirrors the balsamic and woody depth found in the dry-down of YSL Opium.
It shares its warm spicy, white floral and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 528 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the heavy, incense-laden warmth that makes YSL Opium a staple for lovers of spicy oriental scents.
It shares its warm spicy, patchouli and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 121 community ratings.
Offers a similar spicy and balsamic profile that evokes the vintage spirit of YSL Opium at a much lower price point.
It shares its sweet, woody and white floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 658 community ratings.
A legendary scent in its own right that leans into the same rich, spicy, and amber-heavy territory as YSL Opium.
It shares its amber, sweet and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,252 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009.
Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009.
Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Youth-Dew saves you about $125 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h) — 1 of 5.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.