Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat

Belle D'Opium Eclat seems a bit fondant to me. Here by my opinion the smoky component is even more been enhanced. The aroma is bright & delutes stringy, but at the same time i can't say that it is oversaturated. In Eclat version contains balsams, dusted white lilies and intense; only here more still appeared expressive cherry smoke, notes of tobacco & dried fruits. This is a fragrance that no one has yet been able to unravel on me.

absolutely love this scent, it's intense and heady, and very sexy and i find a ittle bit more wearable than Opium.

I adore the way this scent graduates with me through my day, only have to apply once and it mellows nicely.

When I first sprayed it, I immediately realized it didn’t smell quite the same as the YSL Opium I remembered. Belle d’Opium Éclat is described in the official materials as a “luminous version,” and that feels accurate. Compared with the original, it’s more transparent, with the heavier spices and resins toned down, while the floral and fruity notes are brought forward. The opening features orange blossom, lily, and jasmine, with a touch of spice that gives the start both brightness and a slight edge. As it develops, hints of smoke and incense begin to appear in the middle, but they remain very soft—almost like shadows within the scent. In the base, patchouli and amber add warmth without creating any heaviness. The balance is well handled. The spices are present but never overpowering, and the florals feel full without becoming cloying. Overall it leans toward a relatively clean oriental floral style. It lacks the dense intensity of the original Opium and avoids the sugary sweetness common in many modern fragrances. Instead, there’s a faint bitterness and sheen reminiscent of citrus peel.

The original Belle d'Opium is one of my favourite fragrances of all time. I haven't come across any other perfumes as intoxicatingly sexy as this and the OG. While this is very similar to the original in the dry down, I prefer the top notes of the original - the liquorice makes this one more savoury. I hate that both of them are discontinued. I find Estee Lauder Amber Mystique is similar in the dry down, although I think that is also discontinued :(