11/23/09 - This Christmas YSL bring us a new version of the oriental harmony of Opium. Stefano Pilati and Fabien Baron have created a new bottle for the legendary fragrance and a sensual campaign starring model Karen Elson...

Yves Saint Laurent have revamped the image of their legendary perfume Opium. There have been lots of limited editions of the Japanese-style bottle, but this season they've officially reinterpreted the fragrance. They wanted to create a color combination between the gold tones, the black chain and the reddish tones of the bottle.

The new Opium was created by the brand's creative director Stefano Pilati and the famous creative director Fabien Baron. And of course a product of such calibre merits a really great campaign. The glamor of the perfume is represented by model Karen Elson, who was photographed by Mert & Marcus.

Opium aims to be a top name in elegance and luxury this Christmas. The scent is opulent, combining fresh notes with a warm base. Mandarin, bergamot and lily of the valley blend with heart notes of myrrh, carnation and touches of vanilla to create a beautiful oriental harmony.