Opium Poesie de Chine pour Homme

Opium Pour Homme Eau D'Orient Poesie de Chine is another stunning beauty from the house of Yves Saint Laurent! The original Opium Pour Homme is one of my all time favorite fragrances, it is a classic & a masterpiece! I tried to order Opium Pour Homme Eau D' Orient 2006 while I was on vacation in Italy but Poesie De Chine came instead.. When I saw the gorgeous box & the absolutely stunning bottle I had to keep it! When you first spray Poesie you know that it is still Opium! It opens up with a fresh blast of grapefruit & bergamot but still has that spicy star anise like the original.. The heart notes are a bit different, the white pepper gives this version of Opium some of that oriental spice whereas the nutmeg & especially the orange blossom are mellowing this Opium out.. The base notes of sandalwood, amber, & vetiver give Poesie De Chine a more soft delicate drydown than the original.. All together the difference in notes make this version of Opium more modern, youthful, & more versatile.. This version of Opium is less intense than the original but it still keeps the signature scent of Opium Pour Homme intact.. The DNA is still all there! The fresh citrus in the opening is balanced perfectly with the spices and the soft woods in the drydown & that makes this scent pretty versatile.. I think it is more of a fall/winter scent like the original but because of how mellow Poesie is, it still can work in the spring/summer.. I absolutely love this fragrance! Out of all the limited edition Opium fragrances, Poesie De Chine is by far the best one! I have to be in the right mood to wear the original Opium being that it is a lot more mature & a bit macho.. So when I don't feel like wearing the original this younger version comes in handy! It smells very exotic, intoxicating, and very sexy! From the gorgeous bottle to the amazing juice inside this is a Yves Saint Laurent masterpiece! It should have been a solid flanker, not a limited edition! I am very happy to have this in my collection.. Note - If anyone who happens to own this fragrance is interested in swapping their bottle, I am willing to part with my vintage M7 or something else of mine! Just send me a private message..

YSL is definitely a master. And Opium Poesie de Chine is another proof of his geniality. This cologne is as touching as a poetry that is changed between lovers, bringing the most beautiful pictures and desires of love, peace and comfort. It is an embrace scent, with an amazing mix of nutmeg, pepper and orange blossom in its middle notes. It lasts very well and the bottle is a new version of the traditional, in gradient style with Chinese letters. It’s important to say that during my trial, I felt the sensation of “déjà vu”. So, after too much thinking, I could finally remember from where I knew that aroma: its base is very similar to Laguna Pour Homme which, as a matter of luck, I own in my personal collection too and I could ensure that my memory still works. To sum up, this scent is another guarantee of compliments to whom is wearing it. 10 stars!

Better than the original opium for men. There is the faintest note of Angel by Thierry Mugler in here - I suspect it has the merest trace of ethyl maltol mixed into the patchouli heart which is strangely not listed as a note. This is perfectly blended. Don't buy this on eBay please - I want to make sure there are plenty of bottles left for me in the future!

Delicious and more light than Opium homme. Long lasting, very elegant design of the flacon. Two thumbs up

This morning I released this fragrance in my usual place of work and I've won a couple of compliments with the typical question: What fragance are you wearing today?... It smells great!! The truth is that I have more than 4 hours with it and still receive ........ but obviously the intensity has fallen off, but this holding up!Perfect for summer and romantic use. 7.5/10 for me