YSL Beauty Black Opium Eau De Parfum Glitter - 50ml

I received this perfume in exchange for my honest review and I have several thoughts to share. I'm not usually a fan of gourmand fragrances, but I've been trying to be more open-minded lately-I just draw the line at smelling like a cupcake.The YSL Black Opium Glitter feels like a good starting point for me. It's sweet, but not too overpowering. The marshmallow musk and vanilla notes are sweet but not like a baked good kind of sweet.The most noticeable notes on my skin are the musky sweetness of the marshmallow and vanilla. There's also a hint of coffee in the background, which helps balance the sweetness. It's a really captivating and mature scent. I think this is most important for me when it comes to gourmands; I need it to be balanced and smell more mature ... MoreI received this perfume in exchange for my honest review and I have several thoughts to share. I'm not usually a fan of gourmand fragrances, but I've been trying to be more open-minded lately-I just draw the line at smelling like a cupcake.The YSL Black Opium Glitter feels like a good starting point for me. It's sweet, but not too overpowering. The marshmallow musk and vanilla notes are sweet but not like a baked good kind of sweet.The most noticeable notes on my skin are the musky sweetness of the marshmallow and vanilla. There's also a hint of coffee in the background, which helps balance the sweetness. It's a really captivating and mature scent. I think this is most important for me when it comes to gourmands; I need it to be balanced and smell more mature and alluring. This is definitely a date night scent that gives main character energy. I have worn it all day at work though and received several compliments so just follow your heart on this one!You really don't need a lot of this perfume-a little goes a long way! It even lasts all day on my wrists no matter how much I wash my hands. I definitely overdid it the first time I used it and gave myself a headache (user error lol). Spray responsibly y'all.The packaging is super cute (and perfect for displaying in your bathroom or on your vanity during the winter/holiday season!). The bottle has a glittery texture, but there's no glitter transfer if you wondered about that.I will definitely purchase this in the future! The way it dries down on my skin makes me feel so sultry and confident and curious to try more gourmands.My only negative comment is that this perfume almost took me out when I first used it (again, user error), but I figure that's a good problem to have if you want the most bang for your buck. This perfume will easily last forever, lol.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my review. I had no idea what to expect with this product as I had not seen the notes on it yet. I saw the notes on the second day that I tried it. My initial impression were that it was very strong when first sprayed and spicy and that it wore off quickly as I couldn't smell it long, I was not impressed. BUT as I wore it for a few days, I began to notice that it was subtle but long lasting and I began to smell the sweet and citrusy notes under the spicy. It's been days since I sprayed it on my hoodie and I still smell it on there. I wore it specifically when I went to see my boyfriend to see if he complimented it and HE DID (he's very picky on scents and not just anything earns a compliment). However, that meant ... MoreI received this product complimentary in exchange for my review. I had no idea what to expect with this product as I had not seen the notes on it yet. I saw the notes on the second day that I tried it. My initial impression were that it was very strong when first sprayed and spicy and that it wore off quickly as I couldn't smell it long, I was not impressed. BUT as I wore it for a few days, I began to notice that it was subtle but long lasting and I began to smell the sweet and citrusy notes under the spicy. It's been days since I sprayed it on my hoodie and I still smell it on there. I wore it specifically when I went to see my boyfriend to see if he complimented it and HE DID (he's very picky on scents and not just anything earns a compliment). However, that meant he could smell it after over 8 hours of being sprayed and that it passed his test. The base of vanilla and marshmallow begin to show after a few minutes, the citrus to me is very faint but just enough to pick up on while the spices pack a punch when first sprayed. Even if you don't love this perfume, it's a good one to layer and is very elegant in its scent without being overpowering. Just be aware when you spray it (especially the first time) it's so strong that you may not like it to begin with, let it dry and then start smelling it.

I received this product free in exchange for my HONEST review. Here's everything you need to know. I'm going to be as objective as possible bc this is not my favorite scent profile. 1. Performance: This scent is strong and lasts a long time! Like even one spray does the trick. Whew! 2. Scent profile: she is SWEET! It smells mostly like the original black opium. It does have a twist of marshmallowy orange blossom that reminds me of Kilian Love Don't be Shy. No, it's not a LDBS dupe, it just has similar qualities and is reminiscent of it while still smelling mostly like black opium. The original black opium is heavier on coffee and jasmine. This one is heavier on orange blossom and marshmallow, which to me makes it a bit sweeter, and more sugary in a fruity cereal ... MoreI received this product free in exchange for my HONEST review. Here's everything you need to know. I'm going to be as objective as possible bc this is not my favorite scent profile. 1. Performance: This scent is strong and lasts a long time! Like even one spray does the trick. Whew! 2. Scent profile: she is SWEET! It smells mostly like the original black opium. It does have a twist of marshmallowy orange blossom that reminds me of Kilian Love Don't be Shy. No, it's not a LDBS dupe, it just has similar qualities and is reminiscent of it while still smelling mostly like black opium. The original black opium is heavier on coffee and jasmine. This one is heavier on orange blossom and marshmallow, which to me makes it a bit sweeter, and more sugary in a fruity cereal way. I'm almost getting a grape-like tuberose note, even though it's not listed.3. Bottle: oof. This is where I struggle. The glitter on the bottle looks kind of cheap. I'm not a huge fan.Overall, I think this will be well-loved by floral gourmand fans who like to stand out. I would personally enjoy it more on someone else, because it's lovely to smell at a distance. It's just veryyyy strong to me and I'm a lighter clean/fluffy scent kind of gal.