I have worn the original Opium for more than 30 years, and absolutely HATE the addition of cat spray to this wonderful scent. I, too, was assured by the salesperson that it was just the packaging that was changed, but no! I took it back - I won't have it in my house.

I've been wearing this perfume for many years. Am always getting compliments - from women as well as men - as to how nice I smell. Even girls at the checkout will ask what it is. It may be more expensive than others but it lasts a long time in the bottle as well as on the skin.

A blind and random purchase as I used to wear the original. A nice surprise to find a flanker that can delight as well. This is like a very well behaved daughter perfume. Something streamlined to wear in an office or a polite place. A shadow of her original heavy duty, naughty nights, 80's mum.

Opium is the Sexiest, most Sensual smelling perfume ever! It is musky, spicy & decadent. I've been wearing it for over 15 years & EVERY person I meet stops me to compliment me on my incredible smelling perfume! And Men find it irresistible! It makes you feel like a Goddess.

Opium was one of the first fragrances I fell in love with a number of years back along with a couple of others, these being Panache and Samsara and this is how I found quite early on that I favoured oriental, spicy fragrances over the floral variety.

Unique oriental fragrance with great staying power

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I recently got a little tester or travel sized bottle of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Eau de Parfum in a Christmas set. I don't know the price as this was a gift and also came with other items - so would be priced differently to what it usually is.

Sophisticated; Subtle

"Being told it "smells like the 80s"

No joke, this smells exactly like Tabu - I can't stand it. Fortunately, Black Opium has a much nicer smell and is in fact my favourite YSL Perfume. Shame about this one though.

YSL Opium secret formula was selected and approved by the designer himself. This signature parfum is worn by the most discriminating women, and has been my Mother's exclusive scent for decades. Five stars.

I ordered the "demo" but it came in the original box, was completely full and looked perfect! it's VERY strong ...a little goes a long way ... very earthy, musky, heavy. Good for winter.

Sexy

Overpowering

Only 1 or 2 pumps are enough. It is soo luxurious.. YSL perfume have this unique enigma and depth to their fragrance... Loved it..