Yves Saint Laurent launches a new version of the Opium perfume in April 2012. The fragrance is called Opium Vapeurs de Parfum or "fragrant fumes " representing a balance of sensual and luminous warm oriental notes and the freshness of the Mediterranean. Opium becomes gentle caressing and light while retanining its distinctive oriental and spicy character.The composition embodies the contrast of white flowers and resins. It starts with freshness of mandarin and pink pepper. Orange blossom and Sambac jasmine in the heart lead to the base of incense nutmeg amber vanilla and light woods.