Opium was one of the first fragrances I fell in love with a number of years back along with a couple of others, these being Panache and Samsara and this is how I found quite early on that I favoured oriental, spicy fragrances over the floral variety.

Unique oriental fragrance with great staying power

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I recently got a little tester or travel sized bottle of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Eau de Parfum in a Christmas set. I don't know the price as this was a gift and also came with other items - so would be priced differently to what it usually is.

Sophisticated; Subtle

"Being told it "smells like the 80s"

No joke, this smells exactly like Tabu - I can't stand it. Fortunately, Black Opium has a much nicer smell and is in fact my favourite YSL Perfume. Shame about this one though.

I bought this because I was absolutely smitten with the vintage knock off of this scent, "Ninja." I'm sorry to report I think I actually like the knock off better. Opium has a spicy and exotic scent, but there is a lingering chemical quality (I'm not sure how to describe it) that I find common in...

Sensual

Beaten By A Knockoff; Dated

Not Good

OPIUM by Yves Saint Laurent is fast becoming my obsession. It's narcotic, opulent, and seductive. I just love it!!!

I have tryed this on,when i was at the mall,& its smells so,so good,& it does last all day like its sapose to,its one of my most favorite perfumes,besides a few others,but i will be getting me a bottle of this really soon,& the biggest bottle of it to.

A very sexual scent... spicey yet tones down to a lovely erotic scent that invites deep breaths to appreciate. One spritz is all you need... more than that and youll choke others out of your company. Great evening scent for passion.

I wore the old version of Opium today and 2 compliments. Men love it & not shy about gloating over the scent. I only have a small amount of the original formula that I treasure. It is spicy, rich, & sandalwood enriches the formula. Please, please, PLEASE bring it back!!!!

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Doesn't Hold, Not Sexy; Flat; Never Draws Compliments, Too Weak

Opium has always been one of my favorite perfumes, unfortunately it can be a little expensive and I don't always have it in my possession to wear. Thankfully FragranceX has made it possible again.

Draws Compliments; Great Smell

Too Expensive