If you found the sweetness of the original Black Opium was too cloying, this would be a great option since it's offset with a much bigger dose of coffee and patchouli.

I was a big fan of OG Black Opium back when I started collecting, but over time got tired of the powdery floral nuances of it and wished the initial dark, sensual phase stayed. For light intensity: Spray in a cloud around your head and shoulders, letting the fragrance fall gently around you. Overall, I love this and already have it on my “next to purchase full bottle” list (unless I try and find something better before then). This is a scent charged with limitless energy, full of boundless allure and the unique YSL edginess in abundance.There are certainly others similar, but if you like Black Opium and feel it was lacking, this is the 2. I would wear this all the time if I could, but for me the summer heat in Texas can make this scent nauseating. Bottle: A lavish take on our original and iconic Black Opium bottle – same black, same glitter, but taken to the extreme.

When I smelled the original edp all i could think about was how much more interesting this would smell with a blast of coffee. Intense and Long-Lasting: Black Opium Eau de Parfum Extreme takes the original captivating floral gourmand scent to the next level with extra-black coffee and ultra-white flowers. That being said, I've just been out to dine with my in laws, and half of all the females in the restaurant smelled of Black opium. Discover the YSL Black Opium fragrance wardrobe and indulge yourself or treat others to a YSL Black Opium gift.

It just works well for me, not at all generic, is has many facets with its jasmine, liquorice and pear. I get a blast of coffee for about 10 seconds which I didn't mind as I quite like coffee notes, then it fades into a strong, almost generic perfume-y smell with a hint of a licorice/aniseed smell? I could smell it all day just because I love coffee scents but I have to say there's definitely better options out there.

Extra black coffee, enhanced by an overdose of patchouli, meets the femininity of a bouquet of white flowers and the sensuality of vanilla. Together with the characteristic Black Opium coffee note it gives a similar bittersweet, delicious vibe as fragrances like Rihanna Rebelle or Atelier Café Tuberosa. For the ultimate pampering treat for your hair discover the Black Opium Hair Mist, infused with Argan oil. It's wearable but i probably won't be getting a full bottle once i burn through my 10ml travel bottle.It's the only black opium where I can actually distinctly smell the coffee, especially in the opening. Personally I find that this is the best formulation around the original DNA and it is the only one I have found worth spending money on. Even so this is still one of my top fav perfumes as when I do get to fully enjoy it I feel so sexy and mysterious.