BLACK OPIUM LE PARFUM Review by YSL (2023) | Will I Buy It?

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  • Here's my quick review of YSL Black Opium Le Parfum releaased in 2023. Enjoy!
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  • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
    @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Agreed, I’m taking a step back from buying fragrances. I bought quite a few during the holidays. Mostly backups of my favorites that are hard to find now or discontinued. It’s time to take a break from buying fragrances. Maybe stick to buying on anniversary’s , birthdays , Mother’s Day etc…

    • @janisezack1610
      @janisezack1610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danit Chaney
      I completely agree; it's as if you read my mind. My favorites have recently been discontinued, and I also have been purchasing back ups.

    • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
      @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janisezack1610 ♥️♥️♥️ 🥰🥰🥰

    • @moonlightorchid2800
      @moonlightorchid2800 ปีที่แล้ว

      which are your favorite?

  • @1983simi
    @1983simi ปีที่แล้ว +13

    ah, dang it. i really had been hoping this would finally a more intense version of the OG again. I had bought the OG right when it was first released and it was SO sweet and intense and intoxicating. As I have a lot of perfumes, however, it took me 2-3 years to use up my bottle and when I wanted to repurchase it I found to my dismay that it had already been reformulated to a weaker version and I decided against a purchase. I've had samples of all the flankers, and albeit nice I still found them shallow and weak as compared to that first 'wow' moment of the very 1st release. I really had my hopes up for this one. But looks like you've saved me from another disappointing purchase.
    I like vanilla a lot, and I do have a lot of vanilla heavy fragrances, but if vanilla, then I want it to have some oomph

  • @TressesOfAlexis
    @TressesOfAlexis ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This mini is adorable and sounds pretty but, it’s really time for YSL to come up with something else LOL!

    • @e.starling141
      @e.starling141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's true these designer brands find a hot perfume, and then just go crazy with the flankers. It's all so over kill! And not that I haven't enjoyed flankers, but after a couple I wish theyd just move on. It gets overwhelming when you see a perfume has 15 flankers. But of course its cheaper for thrm to do it this way. So they'll keep doing it as long as people show interest.

  • @FreshGrey-pm4vw
    @FreshGrey-pm4vw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree that prices are getting really high, even on items which used to be very affordable. 2 of the Britney Spears perfumes are in the hundreds now - I did find Serge Lutens for a fantastic price on the grey market and will continue to source out some scents I have on my wish list. I plan to create a more niche collection in 2023. So far what I have acquired is great - especially the animolic and crazy Francesca Bianchi I just bought called Sex and the Sea. Its gorgeous. (but not for everyone)

  • @penelopepalm
    @penelopepalm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That price increase is really freaking me out. I’m supposed to be on a buying hiatus, and I know at some point I will want some refills including my black opium extreme travel size. If I wait a year will it even be available and if so at what price. But I’m holding firm with my no buy - it’s only been 5 days of the year after all. 😂

  • @Jenn_N
    @Jenn_N ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Arlene,
    happy new year! I appreciate your very down to earth thoughts on purchasing in these times of massive inflation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Black Opium Le Parfum. Take care!
    - Jenn

  • @mrsp5808
    @mrsp5808 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this video I was imagining the drink and I believe I could vividly see it so bravo to you. So glad you mention the price point shooting up. I am only buying 10ml's now because as a mom it is just hard to adjust to the prices of these scents.

    • @DeliciousDelights
      @DeliciousDelights  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh yes 10mls usually is enough to last quite awhile :)

  • @Life-so3wx
    @Life-so3wx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m happy the coffee takes a step back

  • @kimberlysloan9293
    @kimberlysloan9293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I decided to buy a travel size from Sephora as soon as they had it. Agree that it is very like the OG upon opening, but to me the heavy vanilla dry down is 100% Kayali Vanilla 28. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but not what I’m looking for. I’ll probably grab a bottle of Extreme before it disappears. It was my favourite, but I found the performance left something to be desired.
    I’d also love to hear your thoughts on Babycat as another commenter inquired. I’m so curious to try it, but in rural Ontario, I have no where to sample it in person, and I haven’t seen it available as a decant from my usual online sample sources. I won’t blind buy it at the price point it has😬

  • @Rivercat0338
    @Rivercat0338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite is Extreme but I don't own it because I probably won't be able to wear it very often. I should have bought the travel size when I saw it at Sephora earlier in the year but it was blazing hot outside and my brain couldn't process buying such a heavy scent at the time. Now I'm kicking myself because it seems to be sold out everywhere.

  • @cmk9495
    @cmk9495 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My goodness. It’s sort of disappointing considering the price point of the le parfum version that it would be heavier and project. I do think ysl does vanilla very well in their perfumes and it’s still something I’d like to try.

  • @janisezack1610
    @janisezack1610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the honest review. I recently bought the OG Black Opium, it's nice but the longevity is lacking IMHO. If I try another BO it will be Black Opium Extreme.

    • @nadia562010
      @nadia562010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Black opium becomes nothing after 3-4 hours. Such a shame because off the first spray you get potential powerhouse vibes😭
      I recently purchased a black opium oil to see if that might make it last longer...we shall see🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @raquelkutsch5600
    @raquelkutsch5600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll have to get it - I have all the flankers!

  • @AnneMelb2010
    @AnneMelb2010 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds yummy. Will be purchasing that one! The other flankers are ok but not exciting to me but this one sounds great. 🤩

  • @Life-so3wx
    @Life-so3wx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got it and I ❤ it!

  • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
    @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hmmm, it sounds like it’s a good one but from the description, I think I still would like my extreme version better, I like the coffee to be stronger.

    • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
      @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaizerjeon8318 I feel like the extreme is perfect and it last on me 🥰♥️

    • @didi9220
      @didi9220 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get Montale Intense cafe..

    • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
      @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว

      @@didi9220 I’ve been thinking about that one too for a long time, the bottle kept me from taking the plunge lol 😂

  • @e.starling141
    @e.starling141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Btw I got Shalimar Tonka like I told you before and I LOVE it!!!! Omg it's everything I wanted original Shalimar to be. So glad I was able to get a decant. I'm also loving Remember Me by Jovoy Paris. So freaking good!!! (I'm assuming you've tried it since it has milk, tea, cardamom and vanilla. Lol) In addition to those I'm liking Unknown Pleasures and Heliotrope by Etro too. Not so sure yet about Side Effect or Love Extreme. (I think I like Love Don't be Shy better. But I need to test more. Anyway thanks for the Shalimar Tonka recommendation! Such a phenomenal fragrance. 😊👌

    • @DeliciousDelights
      @DeliciousDelights  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay!!! I'm so glad to hear you love it! 🤗

  • @SavingsFashionista
    @SavingsFashionista ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait to experience Black Opium!! I always enjoy your content!

  • @44ebura66ka
    @44ebura66ka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have few perfumes that I never wear outside my house because they are either too strong, too flowery, too sweet or too much and Black opium is one of them. I still wear it sometimes just because every perfume need to be worn 😄

    • @dmmice2344
      @dmmice2344 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can’t believe it has any scent to it. On me, it’s more a body spray:/

  • @MM-lv7vr
    @MM-lv7vr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I looooooove so much the le parfum, soooo sexy date night. I get so many compliments on this new version❤my fav of all Opium

  • @cristhi00
    @cristhi00 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love black opium but I hate that the performance isn’t good and it doesn’t last on my skin/clothes. Le parfum smells so good when you spray it but then it changes and become just vainilla, the mysterious smell that you get when you spray it disappears fast.

  • @erriciawest
    @erriciawest ปีที่แล้ว

    Le Parfum will be my first black opium!! It’s absolutely delicious 🤤 it’ll be awesome for summer nights

    • @thuvo5167
      @thuvo5167 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh its sounds really good! Is this perfume really good for summer nights?

    • @erriciawest
      @erriciawest ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thuvo5167 definitely!

  • @dru812002
    @dru812002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review!

  • @Halivan
    @Halivan ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried a sample of this thinking I would love it. I found the dry down to smell exactly like hypnotic poison’s dry down on me. Sine I already have hypnotic poison, I’ll skip this one

  • @bartolomej6769
    @bartolomej6769 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Arlene. Happy New Year! I already have the original and extreme. I might purchase a travel size of this for office wear.

  • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
    @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! You got it 👏 I haven’t gotten it yet. I hope it’s not sold out before I can get it .

    • @DeliciousDelights
      @DeliciousDelights  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I haven't bought it. Managed to sample it first 😊

    • @Danit.Talkscentswithme
      @Danit.Talkscentswithme ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DeliciousDelights that’s better, glad you tried it 👌

  • @arianaperfumes
    @arianaperfumes ปีที่แล้ว

    I was curious about this one too, I almost blind bought it, then I heard Babycat was discontinued which ended up being a fake rumour, but in my rush I went to the YSL shop to smell Babycat. Of course I ended up buying a bottle of it and they didn’t have the 75ml anymore so I had to getbthe 125ml. I even forgot to smell the black opium le parfum 😂. Now I have a hole in the budget need to save up my pennies. Glad I heard your reviews about it. Black opium extreme is my fav out of all of them , too. Curious if tou got to smell Babycay what do you think about it?

  • @perfeptions
    @perfeptions ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Arlene for the review ❤ vanilla sounds great but subtle and weak sound terrible 😂

  • @tracyh.8877
    @tracyh.8877 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this one, but I can barely smell it after a couple hours.

  • @bellabella9837
    @bellabella9837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please do a review for good perfumes in south africa. I cannot find anything I like. I used to be a Lolita lempika girl. Love vanilla, but don't like coffee and chocolate notes. Lolita was heavy, lingering and fresh at the same time. How do I find something to give that same feeling

  • @marilyncapehart663
    @marilyncapehart663 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Arlene 1-5-2023❤️

  • @dmmice2344
    @dmmice2344 ปีที่แล้ว

    The original opium not the black one just the original is lovely and lasts a long time. I got it on eBay

  • @lopresti4559
    @lopresti4559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate too much vanilla in a perfume. Passing on this one. I want a strong coffee scent, not boring vanilla. 🤗

  • @NorthernScentsAlaska
    @NorthernScentsAlaska ปีที่แล้ว

    Im waiting for my bottle to come in the mail

  • @Tina-wi7we
    @Tina-wi7we ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Arlene ❤️

  • @thuvo5167
    @thuvo5167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this longlasting?? The original black opium isr not longlasting
    And is it good for spring ?

  • @dmmice2344
    @dmmice2344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s basically a reformulated version that’s weaker and more expensive 🤦‍♀️

  • @Katmorrow90
    @Katmorrow90 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well that sounds a bit disappointing. I guess I actually want extreme but even more extreme on the coffee 😆

  • @fancypetra7928
    @fancypetra7928 ปีที่แล้ว

    ‘Black Opium L’eau’ should have been a better name. It is really a skinscent, no silage at all… To me is smells a lot like Jessica Simpson Fancy.