Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

Opium Vapeurs is a gorgeous, ladylike , heavenly perfume. I have now used up my 125ml bottle and I will be buying again come spring 2015 ready for the summer months. This scent smells like bottled summer , sunshine , carefree happy days on the beach. Yes theres lots of perfumes in that category , but this one exudes such a classy grown up vibe , it immediately stands apart from the glut of sickly sweet "summer" scents. It is floral , warm , fresh and uplifting and just one of those scents that gives me a very happy and relaxed feeling. Love love love this stuff !! I've worn this almost every day through the summer (now gone as is my precious Opium juice). I sprayed some on from the tester in Boots the other day and I was taken back to my summer beach holiday , lazy days sunbathing and humid heady nights out drinking cocktails , the whopping heavy 125ml bottle accompanied me everywhere on that hol , as I enjoy the scent so much. . On the subject of longevity , I was impressed how well this scent lasts on the skin and clothes , after all it is a "light" version. I thought it lasted very well. I only needed to top it up once while out and about , and if it had not of been so hot and humid , I wouldnt of needed to reapply at all. As with all my fave perfumes that pass my personal "tests" of smell/longevity/compliment getters , Opium Vapeurs garnered me many compliments from both sexes. Many young ladies who complimented me were surprised that this very modern , fresh but warm scent was anything to do with "original opium" , ( which much of the younger mainstream perfume wearers do not like). Hopefully some of those young ladies will go and purchase it and ( i hope) that Opium Vapeurs will live on and not suffer the dreaded "discontinuation". Ideally this scent is suited to spring /summer , but Id like to see how it reacts on my skin in the cold English winter too. Im in 2 minds whether to buy a new btl now , or do without until next year , as I am very short on perfume ATM and need to get some new winter scents for the cold months ahead ( Hello Poison wearing weather). Id say to all to give this perfume a try/test , no matter if you are a lover or hater of the original "Opium" , as this scent is a distant relation only , completley different...Not one of those flankers thats "samey" or too close to the original. Nope....OV stands alone as a great scent. PS - I was lucky to get the 125ml bottle from my fave local perfume bargain shop. Testers that come in a plain BnW box. It only cost me £35. However this stuff is THAT good IMO , that Id be happy to pay the full price next time if I have to. Fingers crossed i can get another bargain btll , as I need this scent for next summer!

If Jean Paul Gaultier and Coco Mademoiselle ever got together, this would be their love child. Boasting the same heady florals and vanilla, but like a rebellious teenager, she's brooding with her spicy dry down and sexy incense base. I usually prefer my florals with powder or musk in the final phase and tend to steer clear of Vanilla, if it's overdone, it works against me - too cloying on my skin. Despite sporting quite a few heavy notes in it's repertoire, Vapeurs has a smack of freshness that I adore, nothing is overdone here. No specific note is dominant, they all work together in perfect harmony. I DO find that it is a little remiscent of the original on my skin, but it's not as demanding & heavy - it's a warm, soft uplifting spice that is very sensual and alluring, with the addition of the white flowers and citrus. Lasting power very reasonable for an EDT. I'm not judgemental with the whole EDP's outlast EDT's. I believe every perfume works differently on every person and that what lasts on some, may dissipate on others. Take JPG Classique EDT for example - it's a silage BOMB!!! I think it's the incense that helps maintain the longevity. I bask it's glory from morning till evening, getting delightful little whiffs of it all day long, as I move through my busy day. Unlike some reviewers, I LOVE that it doesn't smell exactly like the original Opium, I could never quite pull that off, as much as I loved it on other women. I don't understand the need for people to want it to be like the original, we don't need another! Original is sombre, vampy and in your face.Vapeurs is what it is - Opiums flirty, vivacious, but refined little sister. It is reminiscent of other scents on the market, yes - but it does have it's own identity and appeal. I realised I was smitten when, every time I walked past this scent in the store, I would spray myself with it and for the rest of the day and night felt so beautiful. That is exactly how I want to feel when I wear my perfume, and this one loves me back. I'm declaring my undying affection for this beauty, she's won my heart - I feel a signature scent coming on. Thank you YSL for a gorgeous Floriental and a bottle design that steals the show as she adorns my dresser - Winner!!

Win,win,win!!!! Thanks to all the great reviews by my fellow Fragranticans I would call this one of my most successful blind buys ever! I LOVE this.... Yves Saint Laurent Opium Vapeurs was instant comfort for me. Like meeting up with a old friend you haven't seen in ages, but within minutes it's like you were never seperated. YSLOV slipped into my life just like that. Within minutes of spraying it I was just perfectly comfortable with this perfume. Nothing edgy or sharp to make me cautious, I let my guard down and any reservations I may have had about YSLOV just flew out the window. I just let her slip into my life like a long lost, dear friend. I adore the Orange Flower and sweet Sambac Jasmine that I first recognize after applying. The perfect sprinkle of Pepper gives her a a noticeable,spicy depth while the Mandarin gives YSLOV the perfect touch of uplifting zest. The incense is perfectly done, it does not overpower but does add a bit of mystery,dimension and allure. The resins and Amber are masterfully mixed and ground YSLOV giving her a very earthy, natural punctuation. I find everything about YSLOV just EASY if that makes sense. YSLOV slipped right in easily to my life, it's easy to wear and very easy to fall in love with. Speaking of love...the bottle is beautiful, the color of the perfume is beautiful and thus far my entire experience with YSLOV has been beautiful which I love. This perfume is not limited to a season in my opinion and will wear well all year. I think it is perfect for daytime use and exquisite for evenings. Although subtle or intimate in its nature, YSLOV packs a bit of a punch without knocking you out. The notes in YSLOV are finely woven, it is a Sublime and Ethereal fragrance. YSLOV is my new best friend, who wears like a long lost, and now reunited dear friend. Perfect throw, as I get to enjoy this one, but not at all intrusive to others. Sillage is better than average. Like I said above, Easy is a description that just fits this sexy, gorgeous perfume.

Your nose doesn't have time to react in the opening of Opium Vapeurs de Parfum. Initially, there is a strong hit of the drydown from Spellbound Estee Lauder, huge spicy floral carnation and sweet peach. And there's more going on besides the spicy floral aspect. Incensey, balsamic character, the patchouli is wonderful in here, not heavy, it co-operates with the rest of incense notes: benzoin and amber very harmoniously, and a lot of florals: jasmine, orange blossom an idea of mimosa and carnation. All under the veil of incense. It's very sensual and enchanting, with a vintage nod, well balanced, never headache inducing. Deep and satisfying. It's a pleasure to smell and get your dose; at least that's what I had been doing the day I wore it. It lingers very well on the skin and better on clothes and hair. It won't offend anyone around you. It's the spring in Easter time, it's the scent of the orthodox church in Easter; Coco Noir almost had it, unfortunately it was more on the baroque side. OVDP is the church incense and the orange blossom blooming combination that I find very addictive. Once I finish Classique, that is right now my orange blossom perfume rotating in my collection OVDP will take its place. And finally, don't compare OVDP with its predecessor Opium 1978 or with Opium 2009 or any other Opium, because it stands alone, it doesn't and it shouldn't smell like the initial Opium, that's not its purpose. I "understand" the general complain of the Opium 1978 fans, but this isn't the reason to dismiss all Opium flankers. Keep asking YSL to bring back your original Opium. OVDP has nothing to do with your dissapointment.

I just received a full bottle of this today in a trade, and, man is this a quality fragrance! I'd sampled the original Opium several months back and I didn't like it at all. I happened to see this on someone else's wants a little while ago and thought it sounded like a better version - lighter, fresher, not so in-your-face and nose and throat. Checked out some prices and found that it was NOT cheap! I couldn't risk blind-buying it. Anywho, I sprayed one spray on my wrist / arm about 3.5 hours ago, it was around 72 in San Diego today, 75 in my house. Wasn't exactly sure I liked it, but could smell something in there that I dug... I fell asleep, woke up and a whiff hit my nose, I sniffed my arm in my haze and said 'Mmmm, incense!?' I have NEVER liked incense perfumes, but I think the orange blossom and pepper / nutmeg / vanilla mix here really work sooo great together! It's a strong like right now, and like a lot of other reviews mentioned, for an EDT, the longevity here seems to be way above average. I can tell if I spray maybe just twice more in a full wear, once to the clothes and once on the other arm, I'd be good for at least 8 hrs. I'll guess longer in cooler weather? I'd really wanted Elle or Elle Intense to be my first YSL, but I think fate had it right placing this in my hands first! And the BOTTLE, Ladies!? It's just gorgeous. I still recommend trying it before buying, but I think it's a good fragrance investment. UPDATE: I just love this. Who woulda thought!