How do you like your perfumes? Fruity, floral or spicy? Whichever it is, we’re sure that many of you have had your fair share of perfumes stocked up at home. Either most are gifts from friends and family, or small samples you just wanted to try! For us that aren’t frequent perfume wearers, these perfumes are probably collecting dust on our shelves. For those that treat perfumes like deodorant, it can tend to run out pretty quickly! So, we at Beauty Insider want to make sure that you get one that is worth your buck. Add a little spice into your life with the YSL Black Opium! Here is our review and thoughts about it. Is it really worth you splurging, or is chilli powder a better and cheaper alternative? 

Saint Laurent

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Yves Saint Laurent, or better known by the acronym YSL, is a beloved luxury fashion house. In 2012 however, the fashion house was rebranded to Saint Laurent. As one of the most prominent fashion houses of the 20th century,  Saint Laurent was founded back in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent himself, and Pierre Bergé, his partner. Originally, YSL was a “House of Haute Couture”. But over the years, YSL revolutionised the way society and fashion interact. Ever since its inception, YSL has influenced the fashion industry both on the outside and inside. Today, Saint Laurent is a brand that offers a wide array of beauty products. Ranging from makeup, skincare to fragrances. YSL lipsticks are also one of the more popular makeup products to have in Malaysia. The brand offers an exclusive service of engraving your lipsticks and fragrances.  

YSL Black Opium Line

The YSL Black Opium line was launched in hopes of capturing the attention of a younger generation. It’s predecessor, the YSL Opium line was originally launched back in 1977. YSL Opium emitted a more mature fragrance that is luxurious and classic. As a 20-century classic, YSL knew it had to come up with something new and appealing for the younger generation. 

Enter the YSL Black Opium. YSL needed to create something that was equally as addicting as their original classic, but much more contemporary. Taking the risk, the YSL Black Opium line sky-rocketed to success and even numbers several limited editions and flankers. 

YSL Black Opium Eau De Parfum

The YSL Black Opium Eau De Parfum features a black bottle covered in sequins. This upgrade from the classic sunset, whiskey look falls in tune with the Black Opium’s rock and roll persona. This dark fragrance smells absolutely delicious as it leaves your skin feeling gorgeous. So, if you love fragrances that give off warm aromas, the YSL Black Opium Eau De Parfum is perfect for you. With notes of coffee, mandarin, pear, cedarwood, pink pepper, vanilla, jasmine, orange blossom, and patchouli, it is a wonderful mix of floral and spicy. 

What we loved about the YSL Black Opium Eau De Parfum, is that it is unlike other perfumes we’ve come across. While others descend from the top to base notes, Saint Laurent crafts its fragrance so that it gives off a warm and chocolaty scent that lasts. With this fragrance, you’ll feel more confident and the effect is heady. If you love that bold look, pairing this for the day may be something you’d like. If not, pairing this fragrance with a killer pair of heels for a date night might intrigue you a bit more. 

YSL Black Opium Eau De Toilette 

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The YSL Black Opium Eau De Toilette offers a much more pinkish tone sprinkled with sequins and sparkles as well. This new fizzing addiction is perfect for women who enjoy new experiences. For those that choose to live in the moment with their friends and are always on the lookout for her next signature scent. So if you are energetic, impulsive and addicted to having fun, the YSL Black Opium Eau De Toilette is definitely for you. 

What we loved about this fragrance is the fact that it is long-lasting and can be worn during the day or night. It has a well-rounded and blended scent that is refreshing, with a packaging that calls to you in an alluring manner. Offering you the perfect mix of feminine and sexy, its lighter scent is definitely a bonus for those that are sensitive to strong smells. 

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