Black Opium - Eau de Parfum Extreme

Must-Have Fall/Winter Fragrance

This is arguably one of my favorite scents. It’s a lot darker than the traditional black opium and feels much less sweet. There’s an edginess to it that I like feels seductive on my skin. I get more cocoa and coffee notes in this (compared to the original) and it’s also spicier. Definitely a scent I enjoy keeping in my rotation.

I took a risk and bought this without testing it in store or with a sample and I’m glad I did. The notes are all things I like so I figured I could not go too wrong with it, particularly on sale. Upon first spraying it I was disappointed because it smelled totally floral - which is fine but I was expecting the chocolate and coffee scents people rave about. I was doing something around the house and thought "why does it smell like brownies are baking" then I realized it was my perfume! An excellent scent! Then throughout the time wearing it the scent shifted between chocolate, coffee, and floral. A great experience. Also the packaging and outer box are pretty. I’d be interested in trying some of the other scents from this line.

I was excited to receive this as the notes sound like a scent I would love. I sadly am returning it as it doesn’t smell anything like that, smells too “mature” for my age.

YSL Black Opium Extreme

I really like YSL Black Opium EDP (i love anything with vanilla), but Black Opium Extreme is my absolute FAVORITE fragrance. The coffee and cacao are delicious, and as it dries down the vanilla becomes more clear. To me, Black Opium Extreme is not as "sweet" as Black Opium.