Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum: released in 1995, powdery, soft spicy and anis, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Molinard Ambre Lumiere — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Ambre Lumiere | 82% | about $35* (−77%) | 9h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Oud | 72% | about $35* (−77%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Les Nereides Oriental Lumpur | 72% | about $65 (−57%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rémy Latour Cigar Black Oud | 68% | about $20 (−87%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Carven Monsieur Carven | 78% | about $35 (−77%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar warm, resinous amber and vanilla profile that evokes the spicy, balsamic depth found in the original fragrance.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 347 community ratings.
Provides a bold, spicy, and woody experience that leans into the darker, resinous territory of the reference fragrance.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 678 community ratings.
Captures a similar exotic, spicy, and warm amber vibe that aligns well with the balsamic character of the reference.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 168 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that emphasizes the spicy and woody facets reminiscent of the reference's complex oriental base.
It shares its vanilla, amber and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 173 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated, spicy, and woody character that sits in the same family as the classic oriental structure of the reference.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 133 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Rémy Latour Cigar Black Oud, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum.
Molinard Ambre Lumiere, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum.
Molinard Ambre Lumiere, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Ambre Lumiere saves you about $170 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum. 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: Molinard Ambre Lumiere (8.5h) and Carven Monsieur Carven (8.2h) — 2 of 5.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.