Smoky Poppy

I don't have a very clear idea of what poppy smells like (it's supposed to be "earthy") but this is smoky indeed. I just bought this one and I'm enjoying it. It's quite different from other "The Body Shop" fragances, which are usually quite linear and "simple" to me (sometimes they're nice even if they're simple though). This one actually smells more complex and, dare I say it, expensive. First of all, when I came here and I read the notes, I was shocked not to see any incense there, because this fragance opens with a very incensy feeling (I'm guessing it's what's listed as "spices" here). This incense smell is strong and "generic" at first, but then this starts to dry and that's where the magic begins. The spicy-incensy feeling remains, but it calms down and then some kind of sweetness appears (these are probably the "floral" notes, but this is not a floral scent to me at all). So this smells like a sweet (not sickly sweet) spicy fragance. I don't get much wood here, but the woody notes must bring some kind of warmness to this. I am really enjoying this one! It smells warm and very very exotic. The only problem is that it doesn't project much after a short period of time, so it stays close to the skin. To me this is a night fragance and I think this is very very sexy. No wonder they released this for Valentine's Day!

Wow, how nice! I was feeling down and stressed and so very very Blah.I had no business sniffing around Marshalls because we are THAT broke right now. Too broke to buy the 13 dollar Gold Sugar that I wanted, but I couldn't feel guilty about the 70 cent clearance bottle of Smoky Poppy with the broken sprayer! I could smell it from the bottle and it instantly triggered something thrilling and happy and oh so comforting from my younger days. I can't figure out if the memory is from being 2 or 20, if it is Noxema cream or a relative's perfume that they wore at Christmas or Dad's aftershave or something I sold at my first cosmetics job, but it thrills me and is just what I needed today. A guilt-free perfume purchase (still had money for the coffee and eggs we needed) on a day that was so blue and aggravating. Lovely, LOVELY balanced spice and not-too-intimate-soapy floral and smoke. Like wind chimes in the background at a cozy comfortable dinner party. THIS is why I like perfume-the power it has to turn my day around! Update:I think there is a note of Dial Soap maybe plus an Avon Rare something perfume? I dunno. I almost hope I don't pinpoint the memory because Poppy is magical to me right now. My brain keeps mercilessly trying to calculate what the memory is though.

To anyone looking for a replacement or substitute for Smoky Poppy (or Forbidden Flower as it was marketed and sold in the Gulf countries) check out Jardin de Parfums Midnight Fire. I've loved Forbidden Flower for over 15 years now, since I first sniffed it and bought myself a bottle. I think it's a beautiful, feminine, sexy warm CRIMSON scent. I don't know why but this fragrance invokes the color deep red to my mind, dry rose petals with dark woods and some spices scattered around. I was bummed out when they discontinued this in the UAE, where I live. I bought my last bottle about 8-9 years ago and I still have it in my collection. I dare not finish it because I still had not found anything that resembles this seductive scent. But my search is finally over, I tried nearly a dozen fragrances from Jardin de Parfums a couple of weeks ago and I sprayed this on the back of my hand, I forgot about it and hours later I sniffed my hand and voila!!! It was my eureka perfume moment. I was so happy and I'm thrilled to tell everyone who's looking for a dupe/clone of this one. I already got myself 2 vials of 10ml of the Midnight Fire and after a couple of wear tests, I'm definitely getting the full size bottle. Love this scent profile!

Intoxicating, resinous, woody, soapy & buttery. Poppy seeds & incense. Nutmeg, cinnamon, maybe licorice? Softens my usually erratic mood. I find it incredibly calming and soothing. Stays skin close for up to 4/5 hours. Reminiscent of my childhood - Fresh from a steaming bath, towel atop my head; rummaging through closets brimming with vintage clothing, laden with the remnants of powders & parfums. Dust hanging rife in the air, sunbeams cutting like daggers through the curtain lace. Edit, 18/8/2015: I must say, a girl walked past me yesterday reeking to high heavens of Smoky Poppy. She must have been doused from head to toe, leaving a muggy fog of it in her wake. Utterly delectable and incredibly distinct. I truly love this scent to death. I've never known anything else quite like it. Edit, 21/06/2017: Maaaan, I just got my mitts on a 90ml 2009 Opium EDT and damn these two scents really are sisters. The opium is a touch smoother and smells more vintage, but they are very close! Amazing. (My previous experience of Opium had been based only vintage EDP versions!)

I just came across this little black bottle a few days ago. I was intrigued by the name and <> ;) and, it is not your typical Body Shop scent. I smelled it and thought "eh not bad" then I sprayed it on. "Eh not bad". I asked if I could return it if I later decide it does not mix with my chemistry - yes was the answer. "eh I will wait" (did not buy) ...walk around the mall and kept smelling my hand (where I sprayed) and noticed I couldn't stop smelling my hand (my son was making of me because if you didn't know, it did look weird lol) a bit later there I was again in the store - "yeah, I am gonna go ahead and buy it" ;) -------- It is oriental just like it states here. I love Opuim and Coco etc. so this was up my alley. Spice! :D I love warm spicey scents... However if you are into florals and clean scents, this may not be for you. BUT you should try it on anyway because the dry down was what got me, not the initial spray. PLEASE DO NOT DISCONTINUE THIS!!!!!!!!! :(

I do not for the life of me understand why TBS would even think of discontinuing this beautiful piece! I found a shop in my country that still has a few bottles of this gem in stock. After buying one and testing it, I ordered more bottles as back-ups. I am pretty sure I've cleaned them out LOL. Spicy, smoky, intoxicating poppy. My skin loves this! This is pretty linear on me, and I am glad for that. Added bonus for longevity (well, compared to other TBS fragrances). Lasts about 6 to 7 hours on me with arm's length projection. I agree there's some similarity to YSL's Opium, only a bit more toned down. I have worn this to work on countless occasions, whereas I don't think I could pull off Opium in such an environment. While I think it works well in both warm and cool weather, I feel it blooms better in cooler (East African) weather on my skin. Also works really well when layered with Guccci's Guilty Intense. Bring this back!

With this one The Body Shop does what it is best at: Create a perfume that is silent enough so that it keeps in the background, and which is clean on the surface but simultaneously has a filthy heart. It is perfect for girls and young women who prefer a feminine look in their everyday life without trying hard to be sexy. This way they can go on well with both boys and girls. As for the Opium reminiscence: Its undertone is definitely opium, not Opium. Are you getting the difference? Anyone who ever had the pleasure smelling real smoking opium immediately understands this one's underlying filthiness. Conclusion: one of Body Shop's best. It's a shame that it is to be discontinued. On the other hand, this means it is sold at reduced prices now. Get it as long as it remains available. ****

Holy Body Shop! I hope they keep this one around even after Valentine's Day. It's divine! I agree with reviewers who stated that this resembles Opium - that's the signature scent of my mom so I know that scent in all it shapes and flanker forms. Come to think about it - for this the name Belle D'Opium would be fitting :) It's like a lighter and softer version and very well made. What also delights me is the fact that Body Shop connected a spicy scent to love and not a candy like one. Not that I don't appreciate them once in a while but it's about time that we get more variety back in the perfume game. So happy that I found "my" Opium ;)

I wouldn't have imagined a scent like this from The Body Shop! Warm and soft spicy, Smoky Poppy bears a surprising resemblance to YSL Opium. Not a true dupe, of course, but it could have been Opium Lite. It is clean and a little soapy, like a spicy soap. Opium for beginners. Unlike that classic, I find it very easy to wear, even in warm weather. I also find it quite unisex. While it performs at typical TBS level (moderate longevity, soft to moderate sillage), Smoky Poppy is satisfying as a mild oriental and a very pleasant surprise from the brand. So happy I was able to get my hands on a bottle!

Immediately when I smelled this: YSL OPIUM. I was shocked to find such a sultry scent in an innocent nature shop like TheBodyShop, with it's strawberry shower gels. Opium is a heavy hitter classic and of course can never be replaced, I find Smokey Poppy is very similar to Opium but with a lot less bite and more floral+powder, more soapy. Opium lite. Spicy warm florals and powder. Beautifully done! And well priced, it's not deathly expensive and the black packaging is pretty. A superb job from The body Shop to make such a beautiful and grown up scent!

I completely agree with @nitschevo's review. A lighter, softer version of the original YSL Opium - which may smell good on my mother, but way too overpowering and headache inducing for a 20-something me. Smoky Poppy is like "a customized Opium made just for me" ;) I bought the entire, limited edition Valentine's Day Deluxe Collection, which is now sadly sold out in my country... the EDT and all the accompanying body care products are simply divine. I really hope The Body Shop brings them back! Well done. 10/10

I knew what it was like before I bought it because of the tester in the store. It is soft and almost herbal with spice. It reminds me of Noxzema cream, comforting, maybe there is oregano or camphor in this, maybe it's the incense. If you find poppy soap then this perfume has that scent. I think the notes are poorly listed. This does not smell like Opium. I don't like Opium- too strong and heavy smelling - that's why I never bought it. Opium has beaver's scent.

I guess it all depends on the series, so the quality vary from month to month. I get a very rich, addictive, yummy juice. Sounds quite natural, it does remind of Opium, the new version actually, but to me it is more on the gourmand side. It does not smell this at all but every time I imagine dark chocolate cake with poppy seeds inside. At the same time it is quite a gothic and dark creature. I think this is the most interesting from Body Shop I have tried.

Smoky Poppy is spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, etc), lots of incense, a little orange on top, and faint hints of vanilla and chocolate. Oriental gourmand. I find it very wearable, contrary to many fragrances heavy with incense. Reminds me most of CdG Avignon and Chanel Coco -- if you like these but find them too strong or pricey, you've got to get your nose on TBS Smoky Poppy. For men or women.

What a shame this is discontinued, but I managed to get two bottles of it. I LOVE the big smoky, skanky, spicy ones. Tabu, Shalimar, Obsession, Youth Dew etc. But I can't wear them to work and they really aren't day friendly. But this one is! I get some would feel this is night wear only, but to me, this is soft enough for daytime. Cosy, soft and wonderful. So glad I stumbled upon it. Love it.

Got to try this in store yesterday, have to say I really loved it and can't wait for it to be released. Really long lasting, starts with a spicy floral opening, then mellows into a very rich and deep Poppy base. It is a very sensuous fragrance, I love the artwork and design too, I get the feeling this will be a big hit.

I really like this one. It is very different from the body shop's usual scents as it is deep and dark. I can see why people say it reminds them of a much lighter Opium. I bought the Edt but some reviews are making me want to get the body cream.

This perfume reminded me so much of my Asian grandmother, I love it so much it literally brought tears to my eyes to smell it again and be reminded of her. So beautiful, this is what perfumes are about.

This is sooooo NOT similar to Opium (how dare you lol) to me ! It is very unique & not a blind buy. Powdery & smokey. I like it but it is not work friendly imo. Someone said it smells like Play-Doh 😶😆

Smoky and so good for layering. I'm so glad I found a small bottle of this while decluttering. I love the shower gel too and wish they brought it back!