Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009: released in 2009, amber, warm spicy and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009 dupe we found is Calvin Klein Obsession for Men — 79% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 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 Toilette 2009 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Klein Obsession for Men | 79% | about $45* (−50%) | 6h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Cafe Parfums Cafe-Cafe | 77% | about $25* (−72%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather | 75% | about $20* (−78%) | 7h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Jeanne Arthes Smiley | 73% | about $15 (−83%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Estée Lauder Youth-Dew | 85% | about $55* (−39%) | 9h vs 7h | 9/10 |
Presents a warm amber and spice framework reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Opium, providing a budget-friendly ambery depth.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,603 community ratings.
Captures a vintage spicy floral accord that echoes the classic oriental warmth of Yves Saint Laurent Opium for a fraction of the price.
It shares its sweet and white floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 661 community ratings.
Channels a similarly bold, dark resinous and spicy aura that fits into the grand amber family of Yves Saint Laurent Opium.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and white floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 869 community ratings.
Evokes the heavy balsamic spice and rich warmth of Yves Saint Laurent Opium, offering a deep vintage character at a lower cost.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 6,059 community ratings.
Offers an approachable, budget-oriented take on the heavy spice and amber profile associated with Yves Saint Laurent Opium.
It shares its sweet, citrus and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 156 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Jeanne Arthes Smiley, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 2009.
Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 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 — Calvin Klein Obsession for Men saves you about $65 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette 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 Toilette 2009 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-07.