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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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Review
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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.
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I received a sample of the Black Opium from Farmers a while ago and was sufficiently impressed to return and purchase a bottle - size was 30 ml and retail price was $113.00. The box is black and gold and embossed with the YS which is slightly 'glitterised' and impressive. The bottle is extremely elegant and impressive. I am not a fan of Opium but discovered that this was a completely different fragrance and not as heady or spicy as the original. It was a warm floral undertone, and a sweet, light spicy undertone. I don't think it is light enough for me to wear during the day and would be inclined to wear it in the evenings. Very sexy fragrance!
Tips: Spray a little on the bedside light bulb and when the lights go on it permeates the room.