I don't know if he wanted to be a success from the beginning, but over time he gained his respect and now is a reference of world perfumery. I can use my Eros and Le Male and get a similar vanilla based dry down (which is what I like) without dealing with a wretched smell for an hour or so. i dont know if the edp with the blue cover is discontinued but i heard is not available in most of countries.

Review of the current version transparent bottle, and I make it from the eau de parfum because it seems to me the most interesting and forceful. yes, there is the blackcurrant, and yes, it is funky, but that doesn't detract from the scent one bit. The sillage and longevity are quite moderate, but I assure you that every one close enought will notify you when wearing this masterpiece. A new version of Opium is produced only in the version of the EDT and it is very quiet and not resistant.A joy to wear and a frag that brings comfort to the soul, with its boundless harmony with your best feelings. Oh, boy, spectacular fragrance, i remember from that moment that my perspectives and vision about fragrances was changed, a lot! The star anise together with the black currants compose a fruity-spicy opening and the almost carnal, sweet-flavored vanilla . and at 22:42 I can still smell it and I'm getting wafts every so often, the original formulation in the blue refillable bottle is still better performing though, the newer formulation does last long but it whispers after a few hours although on clothing it just seems to hang on in there. It’s pretty incredible, I mean this would easily be one of the most well formulated fragrances I’ve ever smelt.

I can never pull this off unless I'm wearing a suit or am going out at night, and even then, I have to limit myself to one or two sprays max so I don't offend anyone with it's harsh, distinct smell. I blind bought this perfume from Mumbai IA duty free while I was on my way for first time abroad for my job to Saudi Arabia. Warm, alluring, Opium Homme is a creation of the house of YSL, a response equivalent to the perfume launched for women, well known by the community. As far as eaux de toilette go, though, this is pretty exceptional, both in terms of performance and depth.However once fully dried down that goes away and everything comes together for a very nice classy elegant scent. I would also venture to say that the vanilla lends its sweetness to the semi-tart black currant, forming an almost jam-like profile. The ginger and pepper notes come forward in around 20-30 min after this cools off and After about an hour it keeps a tiny some of of this edge, but the cedary woody notes come forward a lot more.