Monday, 19 January 2015

YSL Black Opium

Here is our review on YSL's latest perfume offering, Black Opium! Our older sister got us this perfume while she went on holiday last week and when she asked us both if we wanted any perfume from the airport, we immediately thought of Black Opium! This perfume was actually on my birthday wishlist but I couldn't resist getting it earlier! It's honestly one of my favourite perfumes already.

We've both been YSL perfume fans (Parisienne being our favourite!) and Black Opium does not disappoint! First off, the packing is gorgeous. The bottle is decorated with black glitter and sparkles, giving it a glam rock look. The fragrance has notes of coffee! Have you ever had a perfume with coffee in it before? Because I haven't! It doesn't smell like coffee at all though, haha! It's lovely and sweet and really feminine. I'm sure alot of people would find this perfume a little too sweet but it settles down after a few hours of wear. It also contains notes of vanilla and white florals. You should definately give this perfume a sniff - it's absolutely beautiful. Each day I wear it I fall in love with it even more.

Have you tried Black Opium? If so, do you love it too?
Leah,x
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  1. Adriana19 January 2015 at 08:10

    I just love how this perfume smells! It became one of my favourites!
    xx
    www.theblackblush.blogspot.pt

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  2. Anonymous19 January 2015 at 08:24

    Love the bottle! I've had a sniff in the shops and it doesn't really do anything for me but it would look super pretty on the beauty cabinet. x

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    1. Unknown19 January 2015 at 08:33

      It's a shame you don't like this perfume but the packaging itself makes me love it even more. x

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  3. lydexplores19 January 2015 at 08:47

    This looks gorgeous! X

    electricSUEDE

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  4. Josie19 January 2015 at 08:57

    I've heard good things about this! The packaging is beautiful too x

    Josie’s Journal

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 07:53

      I agree! Everyone seems to love it. The packaging is so perfect :D x x

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  5. Shireen L. Platt19 January 2015 at 08:59

    You got my attention when you said it has noted of coffee in it! I love anything that is musky, earthy so I need to give this a whiff when I see it. It sounds right up my alley!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 07:58

      You've got to try it! it's so incredible and unlike anything else out there. x x

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  6. Neeny19 January 2015 at 09:11

    I haven't tried any of their products before but it looks pretty! I'll give it a sniff sometime :)

    neenyslittleblog.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Unknown19 January 2015 at 09:16

    absolutely love the bottle! I will definitely give it a sniff next time I see it:)

    Eilidh from Velvet-Winter

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:06

      The bottle is pretty gorgeous isn't it! x x

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  8. Unknown19 January 2015 at 09:36

    The package is so awesome! It sounds like a scent I would want to try!:)

    Oly | TLV Birdie Blog
    http://tlvbirdie.com

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:07

      I know - I think so many people are going to love this scent!

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  9. Anonymous19 January 2015 at 09:36

    I love this scent! I always have a spritz when I go into boots!! x

    OhjustAlice.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:10

      You should treat yourself to it sometime or maybe as a birthday present! x x

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  10. El Willmer19 January 2015 at 10:08

    The packaging really is gorgeous! And at first when you said it is supposed to have notes of coffee I thought ooh maybe not for me as I don't like the smell of coffee, but as you went on to describe the smell well it sounds amazing! Definitely going to have to give this a smell in boots next time I'm there :)

    elwillmer.blogspot.com
    xx

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:13

      I was so amazed when I read that it had coofee in it! It doesn't smell anything like that but really sweet. I'm sure you'd love it! x x

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  11. Rebecca19 January 2015 at 10:55

    This sounds beautiful and the packaging is amazing! I have been meaning to try this out for ages!

    Rebecca Coco

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  12. Vintage Magpies19 January 2015 at 10:55

    I bet this is just gorgeous, and I can see why you two wanted it! Its totally your style. Parisian is also one of my firm faves! Im not sure I am keen on their bottle designs though. I wish they were prettier! But whats inside is lush!
    Sarah-Jane xo // www.vmgirl.me

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:16

      I love it! i can see it becoming a favourite! & i really like the bottle designs :) x x x

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  13. Gemma Etc.19 January 2015 at 10:59

    I'm dying to try this, it sounds amazing! xx

    Gemma | missmakeupmagpie.com ♡

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  14. Unknown19 January 2015 at 11:17

    Sounds lovely. xox

    http://www.rainbowsandunicornsblog.co.uk/

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  15. Unknown19 January 2015 at 13:23

    I really need to get a new perfume that I like. This one sounds pretty nice and I haven't seen it before so I might have to give it a sniff :) xxx
    Sinead | Dreaming Again

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:29

      It's sure one to put on your wishlist! it's so gorgeous x x

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  16. alice19 January 2015 at 13:42

    I've never tried any YSL perfumes, but I've been wanting to pick this one up for a while now - I love that it's sweet, sweet perfumes are my fave!

    The Velvet Black // UK Style, Beauty Blog

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:29

      I have a few other YSL perfumes and this one has got to be one of my favourites already. I love sweet perfumes too. x

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  17. Unknown19 January 2015 at 13:42

    I swear I sniff this everytime I go past it in Boots haha, I love it! However I currently have 2 perfumes on the go so will wait til I've used one up first! I love the unusual scent mix of coffee and vanilla, it's gorgeous! xx
    ELEANORMAES

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:33

      That sounds like the perfect idea! It's a beautiful smell - worth getting! x x

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  18. Annabel19 January 2015 at 15:08

    I just adore this, but then I love all YSL scents!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  19. Denise19 January 2015 at 15:28

    I have been wondering how this smells! I love YSL products for both men and women and the packaging on this one is super gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

    Denise
    www.fashionloveletters.com

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  20. Magda Carvalho19 January 2015 at 18:04

    Nice perfume :)

    http://retromaggie.blogspot.pt/

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  21. Lara Reis19 January 2015 at 19:14

    I loveee! <3 Your blog is very beautiful! Very nice post! :)
    I'm following your blog. Can you follow me back, please? Thank you so much!
    Bisous,
    www.pequenomuffin.com.br

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  22. theblogsocial.com20 January 2015 at 01:25

    So many people have bought this fragrance! must smell amazing !

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
    ♥♥♥

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:44

      I've seen it everywhere too and it's definitely worth the hype! x

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  23. Unknown20 January 2015 at 01:39

    It's an interesting fragrance but It's not for me ;) Love the packaging (and the advertising too) !! http://valeriesdays.blogspot.fr/

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:42

      It's shame you don't like this as I love this perfume. The packaging is stunning! x

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  24. Gabrielle Williams20 January 2015 at 02:01

    I bought a bottle of Black Opium with some of my Christmas money! I am addicted. Such an amazing scent.

    Gab | thebeautybabbler

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:39

      It was worth the money :) It's so addictive! x

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  25. Unknown20 January 2015 at 02:03

    I love this fragance!
    With love,
    Marta from www.yournegativity.blogspot.com

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  26. ania20 January 2015 at 02:45

    cool post thx, for sharing!
    xoxo

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  27. Queen of Nonsense. ☆20 January 2015 at 07:04

    I adooooore it! <3 One of my favs! It reminds me of Diesel Loverdose <3

    Mary | Queen of Nonsense

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:33

      This perfume kind of reminded me of Gucci Guilty for some reason! x

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  28. Samantha x20 January 2015 at 07:05

    the bottle for this is just beaut! I love to keep my nice perfume bottles on show in my room and this looks great!
    inspiring images!
    www.fergzillas.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Unknown20 January 2015 at 08:31

      This bottle looks great in my collection! x

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  29. Arikita20 January 2015 at 07:12

    Hello sweetie, I want to invite you to join my giveaway, you can win a lovely necklace! :) I hope you join and I hope you win, good luck! By the way Love this post!

    Fashion gets Fierce Giveaway.

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  30. awhite20 January 2015 at 07:18

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  31. awhite20 January 2015 at 07:19

    Oooh, this sounds gorgeous!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  32. Marielle20 January 2015 at 18:28

    I smelled this for the first time in duty free at the airport the other day and absolutely loved it! So regret not buying it now after reading this! xx Marielle

    Love and Marmalade

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  33. Unknown21 January 2015 at 01:34

    We must try it ;) New post is here http://lamiastoria018.blogspot.com/2015/01/uz-jesenje-tonove-i-crveni-lak.html

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  34. Joksie23 January 2015 at 04:35

    I really want to try this now! Great photos by the way :) So lovely to come across another blogging duo like Luisa & myself. Followed you on bloglovin, GFC and twitter. Hope we can keep in touch xx

    JOKSIE // <a hfref="http://wearemonochrome.blogspot.co.uk> </a>

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