Black Opium Neon

Hmm wow there is something like pink bubblegum here, something playful and slightly plastic, in a good way. I dont smell much of the OG in this. When it comes to Black Opium EDP, I could never stand how intense it is so I opted for versions of it lacking the stinky coffee note /element, like La Rive's Touch of Woman or PB Premiere Editions version which is lighter, crisp and a cross between the Black Opium EDT and the EDP. Both of these the EDT and EDP dont work with my chemistry. But I do like the Neon. I dont get much of the coffee in this version and Im glad because Im allergic to caffeine and I cannot stand the smell of coffee, well unless its Greek/turkish coffee. This is more youthful. I dont get any banana or moldy smell from it. You should try before you buy. I like that its not a crowd pleaser. I love unusual weird scents, and this one smells unique to me. Its a love from me. Ended up buying the big bottle from YSL's site for 83 bux, not bad at all. Will update my thoughts once I wear it for a few fays. Update: Ok so I tested it for days and I realize it smells pretty much like VS Love Me, floral, bubblegummy and also abit like Poison Girl the EDT though, due to the lemon/citron and orange blossom. I do get some of the coffee, it always smells slightly stale and here it adds some spice, not too stale here tho and the drydown is basically like a lighter Black Opium.

I received this as a birthday present and was initially very disappointed. I found it headache-inducing and sharp, and did not think it lasted very long at all. It ended up being tucked away for an entire year and I barely touched it. I felt terrible for not liking it as it was a fairly expensive gift. One night before clubbing, I'm rummaging around my body mists and perfumes trying to find a good combination. I decided to give this perfume "another go", and immediately fell in love. I could finally smell the depth, I didn't find it sharp or headache-inducing like I had the year prior. It was the perfect fragrance for a night out, and ended up netting me multiple compliments on the same night. This perfume is my go-to for evening activities whether I'm going out for a nice meal or going to the bar. It is powerful, long-lasting, and absolutely gorgeous. It's my go-to compliment getter from both men and women. I wouldn't recommend this as a daily scent, it is best used on special occasion. While I receive many compliments while wearing, it is definitely an after-dark scent! This has become one of my absolute favourites, and I'm very glad that I revisited and gave it another chance.

First I have to say I didn’t realize they were redoing the format of the website and as of my first time on it right now ...I miss the way things used to be ....story of 2020! Anywho onto my review... so I had gotten a sample of this somehow and I wanted to buy it so badly but it’s very expensive, and I don’t mind spending big bucks on perfume, but for $135 for 75mls I kept putting it off but today I did it, I had a points coupon for Shoppers (Canada of course as many of you probably know) for 20times the points so I thought well I’m gonna so it today since this will likely be my last self indulgent purchase before Xmas,(if I don’t stick to that-I had good intentions) I got 70 dollars worth of points buy purchasing it So yay for that! I find this is much different than the original, and in a nice beautiful way. It’s much more...not as heavy hitting and more of year round version with a twist. I’m Not sure what I would be able to explain the twist as but it’s beautiful. I would like to know why they went with Neon....but either way it’s a new take on the OG and I love it.

A complete blind buy, on sale from £107 down to £54 for a 75ml... how could I pass it up? After being disappointed with Opium Over Red, I thought this would be a good purchase as I do find the Opium DNA nostalgic and comforting, though a bit much in its original form for me to actually wear. Neon opens up as a heavy floral. I know there's a coffee note there, but to my nose, it actually comes across as more of a black tea scent initially. It isn't overly special when first sprayed, to be honest, but the dry down... In comes the coffee and vanilla! After half an hour or so I get layers of the OG Opium coming through but with this really beautiful Coffee Vanilla, not like a black coffee.... more like one of those lattes you get in the glass cup with the foam on top. I enjoyed this in the end, the longevity is decent, I could still smell it after around 5 hours and even a faint hint of it after having a shower. Definitely worth sampling in store if you can find it, and id say its a fairly safe blind buy in my opinion. Ill give it a 7.8/10, very happy with my purchase!

Review in for my own future reference: This one smells different from the original. For some reason this reminds me of a bon fire in memory. It smells like a sweet soft powdery with a tiny bit of smokey incense playing in the back. Less of a sharp floral than the original. I like this version much better. It's a bit of a comforting scent. I think the silage would be small to arm length. I wouldn't pay full price for it. I'd keep if gifted (where as I might sell the OG). If you didn't like the org. than I suggest trying this bc it is a different scent. Also, I love that its called 'Neon', but it doesnt have a sour sweet smell, like I might assume a Neon would have (ex. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy has been called 'neon sweet') Edit: Poison Girl Dior smells EXACTLY like this! The longevity is better with Dior! The smokiness also reminds me of L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Femme Kenzo. The opening of that scent is much more sweet floral, but the dry-down is similar.