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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Review

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Review
Overall rating from 126 reviews so far:
4.8/5
Would use it again?
4.7/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.8/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.8/5

YSL Black Opium the feminine fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent – new glam rock fragrance full of mystery and energy. An addictive gourmand floral with notes of Black Coffee – for a shot of adrenaline; White Florals – to instantly seduce; and Vanilla – for sweetness and sensuality.

Website farmers.co.nz/ysl

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Review

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Review

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Overall rating:
2.3/5
5th December, 2014
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Opium for the modern nose

I received a sample of this at Myers in Australia. Personally I cannot find any resemblance to the original Opium in this fragrance whatsoever. To me this scent smells like a love child of Black XS, Flower Bomb and Jovan Black musk. A fruity-patchouli. I was worried when I saw coffee mentioned as a note as personally I don't want to smell like a beverage but I didn't notice it. I did get some berry notes, leather/suede, burnt sugar and patchouli but nothing wowed me about this. The bottle on display was also covered in glitter which personally I found quite tacky. I would have expected that this may have had a more oriental base hence it's association with the original but like the Belle variant which was released a couple of years ago this is a completely different scent geared towards a modern audience. Too overwhelmingly sweet and burnt sugar smelling for my nose. If you delve in expecting a scent like the original opium you are bound to be disappointed.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
16th March, 2015
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The fragrance I've been looking for!

I was given a small sample bottle of Black Opium at Farmers and I LOVE it! I have been looking for a fragrance that makes me feel confident and sexy on a night out and this is it!

It is sexy, sweet, seductive and warm all in one! I have been using the same perfume for years and have only just started looking for something a little more 'grown up' but something that i still love the smell of and feel sexy and feminine in! Something that I can spritz on myself as the final touch to a perfect outfit!

My partner loved it and commented on how sexy I smelt every time I wore it and has promised to get me a bottle for my upcoming birthday and I cannot wait!

I am drawn the the delicious vanilla smell of it mixed with a hint of coffee and a floral undertone, it is such a treat to my nostrils! When I wear it, I just feel like a movie star - like that is what a movie star would wear on the red carpet!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th March, 2015
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BLACK OPIUM

Words can not describe how amazing this fragrance smells . This is what heaven would smell like.

The packaging is beautiful, I'm not one for glitter but this bottle looks classy.

To be honest when I heard YSL are bringing out a new opium I couldn't care less... Until I smelt it. I must admit on me it smells like vanilla which is a scent I love but I've notice guys also love this scent as I've been complement I smell good. At lest I think it's a complement.

I must admit it is a bit pricey but it's worth the money. If you haven't smelt it go to your nearest fragrance or ysl counter and ask to smell it who knows they might have a sample.

Tips: Don't knock it till you try it on yourself.

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5.0/5
31st March, 2015
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Sexy in a bottle

This fragrance is like no other. I'm usually a sweet/floral type of fragrance girl. But I was walking past the fragrance area at Farmers when this had just been spritzed. I had to stop and do a double take and ask what it was. One word, WOW. It completely caught my attention, which is what you want when wearing a fragrance. Needless to say I had to get my hands on it and have it in my life.

This fragrance has got coffee and vanilla notes and is truly one of a kind and makes you feel sexy when you wear it. I purchased the 50ml bottle for around $170. ($230 for the 100ml was out of my price range at the time) Totally worth it! It's the fragrance I've always been looking for. Even though it is COMPLETELY different to something I'd normally wear. It has a sort of warm feel to it. Perfect for night time or winter but I wear mine all year round. It's so yummy! I own a lot of fragrances but this one is my absolute favorite.

I'm not a huge fan of the bottle it comes in, but it's not too bad. Apart from that, 10/10 would recommend!

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5.0/5
1st April, 2015
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YSL Black Opium

One of the good "Vanilla Oriental" perfumes. This type of perfume is my favourite, if I was to compair it to another perfume it would be a less sweet and strong version of angel. The perfume starts off with hints of floral but the vanilla shines threw on me. Around 4 sprays lasts 5/6 hours on me and still lingers, I only respray as I like a stronger smell, but this si personal preferance. I have the 30ml bottle and it was a gift so not sure of the price, I know it was around $100. The bottle is beautiful, the traditional opium design but with black glitter! Whats not to love.

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5.0/5
17th April, 2015
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One of the best!

I discovered this perfume on a whim. My sister loved it - funnily enough we have very different tastes in perfume. She likes the deep and seductive, or wild and fruity. I'm more of a floral and sweet perfume fan myself. But this really appealed to me because of the strong vanilla, followed by a coffee and a hint of floral.

I have the 30ml EDP and the bottle is simply stunning! Very different and unique. It is an amazing scent. I always feel very empowered wearing it.

It's not as strong smelling on me as my Marc Jacobs, the scent doesn't last for too long. I do reckon I would get half a day of being able to smell it myself. To make that last longer I love to spray it on my neck so it scents my scarf...Perfumes are for the wearer to enjoy too!

If you haven't tried this - go and have a smell in Farmers. Yes it's a bit more expensive but you won't regret it!

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5.0/5
30th April, 2015
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My Scent

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PERFUME!! This will be one of my signature scents from now on. this perfume smells absolutely amazing and I have now smelt anything like it. i have struggled for years finding a perfume that I love but I believe I have now found it inthis perfume. Probably moreof night time perfume but I absolutely love the smell and would wear it all day everyday if I could. This does last most the day on me and is very strong so only one spray is more than enough

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5.0/5
24th June, 2015
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YSL Black Opium

I just recently purchased this and was lucky enough to get it on special, not only is the packaging amazing and so glam but its now tied 1st equal with Flower bomb as my favorite perfume. I feel it smells a little similar to flower bomb which I'm ok with as I love it! The scent lasts all day and I do keep it as one of my special going out perfumes as I don't want to use it all up to fast.

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5.0/5
27th June, 2015
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The BEST perfume

ABSOLUTELY love this. I got given a sample in Farmers and fall in love with it. A bit expensive to buy but totally worth it. If you are travelling, keep an eye for it in Duty Free where you can get it cheaper. Pleasant, nice, gentle scent wins me. It lasts all day long and still there after I shower. Highly recommend

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6th September, 2015
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Wedding purfume = sorted

I personally love the purfume so much i have purchased this as my wedding purfume. The beautiful scent lasts all day, you can smell it when it is a little windy out. I know on my wedding day when i walk past and hug my loved ones they will be able to smell how delicious this scent is. The bottle is attractive and easy to hold.

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