Yves Saint Laurent Opium

Comment: I'm addicted to scent, and I'm not particularly loyal to any one fragrance, but this one does come pretty close. I buy a nice sized bottle every year.
It's a very sophisticated, very grown up and sensual floral scent and I know a lot of people who don't like the smell of it in the bottle, but if you spray it on and give it a chance, you may find it to be your favorite. It's very lush and feminine in a non-girly way. It's all woman.
If you're ready for a grown up scent, give it a try. The classics become that way for a reason.

Comment: I've been wearing Opium since 1978 when I first tried it. It's been my signature scent since I was 20 years old and I'll be 51 in December. It's sexy and primal and makes me feel beautiful!

Comment: Sensual and sexy this exotic/spicy/Oriental blend of florals (carnation, lily of the vally, and rose), mandarin, and coriander (aka cilantro) (and along with notes of opoponax ["sweet myrrh"], patchouli, and cinnamon]creates the unique and powerful fragrance that is OPIUM.

Here's some hints/tips/suggestions/comments/etc. involving Yves Saint Laurent OPIUM.

1) Three simple words: SMELL BEFORE BUY. . . Always test a perfume out before buying it. . .Perfumes are kinda expensive and you don't want to be stuck with a scent you don't like, do you?

2)My only complaint about OPIUM . . .The fragrance strength is way too intense for my liking . . If a person doesn't like your scent then this might drive them away

3) I'd say this perfume lasts about as long as most perfumes (about 8 hours or so . .

4) This is a pretty sophisticated (and powerful) scent so I'd save it for the evenings and wear something a little less intense during the day (at work and stuff)

5) I'd say this is a pretty adult perfume . . I doubt most teens would like it

WARNING: I'm not sure if this perfume has citronellol which is the main cause of allergic reactions for people with perfume allergies . . .If this concerns you I'd look more into it . . .

Comment: I was first introduced to this fragrance as a teenager, when my older and more sophisticated sister would wear it in the 80s. I remember sneaking in her room, spraying it on, and feeling so grown up and pretty! I have always loved the spicy scent and have never really found another fragrance that comes close to it, except with maybe Gucci by Gucci. Its a true classic that has never gone out of style. There must be something alot of people love about it, because it's been around for years! I still wear it when I want to feel sexy and pretty and bring back lots of memories of being a teen!

Comment: I first began wearing Opium in 1982! It was my first perfume given to me by my older brother from his first job at an airport gift store in Puerto Rico. I loved it then and will not wear no other perfume! You must try it to believe that you will fall in love with the smell.