Frequently Asked Questions about Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
What does Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent smell like?
Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent features top notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily, and Mandarin Orange, middle notes of Fruity Notes, Incense, Peach, Pepper, Rose, and Tobacco, and base notes of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
How long does Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent last?
Based on user reviews, Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent has very good longevity, typically lasting 6-10 hours. The longevity rating is 4.0 out of 5.
What is the sillage of Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent?
Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent has strong sillage with good projection that others will notice. The sillage rating is 4.0 out of 5.
Who created Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent?
Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent was created by Alberto Morillas and Honorine Blanc.
When was Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent released?
Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent was released in 2010.
Is Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent for men or women?
Based on user reviews, Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is primarily a feminine fragrance, though 0% of reviewers consider it suitable for men.
What season is Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent best for?
According to user reviews, Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is best suited for Spring, Fall, and Winter.
What occasions is Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent good for?
Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is particularly well-suited for special and date occasions.
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As I literally got so interested in perfumes solely due to my anxious journey to find a perfume reminding me of this one, this is going to be my only long and somewhat emotional review! I believe this perfume has a mysterious story and has been unlucky in its treatment by perfume lovers. Immediately scrutinized since its release with the accusation that it was so far apart from the classic Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent (yet the successor Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is ten times more different than the original's DNA but all of a sudden nobody had a problem with this). Others would find the TV advertisement problematic, as if the original's name and concept is not by default questionable, what an irony... Reviewers would go on and on about how uninspired and ordinary Belle's scent was. Yet to this day, there is no perfume that is listed in any frangrance website as remotely similar to it, except for Roohy Tehbak by Rasasi which is a dupe, but it has almost half the notes and so it's lacking both the crucialTobacco and the Vanilla and the Jasmine . Somehow the producers succumbed almost immediately to the negative reviews and they discontinued it after two-three years, instead of believing in it and pushing through. Scent-wise, it was exactly what I wanted in my signature scent, a world of contrasts; hypnotic oriental yet airy, mystical but sweet, dark but full of vibrancy. Sophisticated, sensual and spiritual all in one go. Definitely not a girl's perfume but by no means a mature lady's either. Ageless. It resonates with me and the culture I come from, which is situated right on the crossroad of the West and East. I assume you can tell I was totally heartbroken when it was discontinued. I just think they should have pushed through with it a bit more. On the negative side, it is true that the perfume did not have a long stay. The sillage was pretty decent but it could have been better. They could have worked on the longevity a little bit and trust in their creation. I also remember that I had noticed that the second bottle I had bought did not have exactly the otherwordly scent of the first one. Maybe this lack of consistency fueled the negative reviews even more. All dupes and imitations I have tried have failed to grasp the fine balance of the original and if anything, they remind of the second bottle more than the first one. Not sure what went so wrong with the production of this fragrance but I know this was a lost gem and a hugely wasted opportunity for something great.
P.S. The bottle is simple yet gorgeous and elegant. I was first attracted to the bottle and the content just confirmed my instictual pull to it.
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Belle d'Opium, from Yves Saint Laurent was released in 2010. The perfumer behind this creation is Alberto Morillas and Honorine Blanc. It has the top notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily, and Mandarin Orange, middle notes of Fruity Notes, Incense, Peach, Pepper, Rose, and Tobacco, and base notes of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
As I literally got so interested in perfumes solely due to my anxious journey to find a perfume reminding me of this one, this is going to be my only long and somewhat emotional review! I believe this perfume has a mysterious story and has been unlucky in its treatment by perfume lovers. Immediately scrutinized since its release with the accusation that it was so far apart from the classic Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent (yet the successor Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is ten times more different than the original's DNA but all of a sudden nobody had a problem with this). Others would find the TV advertisement problematic, as if the original's name and concept is not by default questionable, what an irony... Reviewers would go on and on about how uninspired and ordinary Belle's scent was. Yet to this day, there is no perfume that is listed in any frangrance website as remotely similar to it, except for Roohy Tehbak by Rasasi which is a dupe, but it has almost half the notes and so it's lacking both the crucialTobacco and the Vanilla and the Jasmine . Somehow the producers succumbed almost immediately to the negative reviews and they discontinued it after two-three years, instead of believing in it and pushing through. Scent-wise, it was exactly what I wanted in my signature scent, a world of contrasts; hypnotic oriental yet airy, mystical but sweet, dark but full of vibrancy. Sophisticated, sensual and spiritual all in one go. Definitely not a girl's perfume but by no means a mature lady's either. Ageless. It resonates with me and the culture I come from, which is situated right on the crossroad of the West and East. I assume you can tell I was totally heartbroken when it was discontinued. I just think they should have pushed through with it a bit more. On the negative side, it is true that the perfume did not have a long stay. The sillage was pretty decent but it could have been better. They could have worked on the longevity a little bit and trust in their creation. I also remember that I had noticed that the second bottle I had bought did not have exactly the otherwordly scent of the first one. Maybe this lack of consistency fueled the negative reviews even more. All dupes and imitations I have tried have failed to grasp the fine balance of the original and if anything, they remind of the second bottle more than the first one. Not sure what went so wrong with the production of this fragrance but I know this was a lost gem and a hugely wasted opportunity for something great.
P.S. The bottle is simple yet gorgeous and elegant. I was first attracted to the bottle and the content just confirmed my instictual pull to it.