September 5, 2013 at 11:48am Reply, Elizabeth: The old Opium was my second real perfume (the first was Tommy Girl). Both vintage and new, once that initial sharp green blast dried off….it was my ultimate scent back in the late 80s and early 90s. Manifesto EDP. A true lover of the old Opium couldn’t possibly accept this abysmal substitute, amd people who do like it wouldn’t care about the name, I don’t understand why they couldn’t just keep making it. It’s certainly will become one of my repatoire September 3, 2013 at 11:58pm Reply, Victoria: I’m very glad to see that new Opium has other fans. When you notice these changes becoming more and more frequent, it can be very frustrating. September 3, 2013 at 11:58am Reply, Melinda: Opium is my mother’s favourite scent, I wonder what she will think of this newer version. I loved the scent but didn't want to pay $119 for 3 ounces. Opium came out in 1977 and it marked a whole era with its spicy, fiery carnation scent. September 3, 2013 at 12:19pm Reply, Tatiana: I adore the original Opium in extrait, so it was quite easy to dismiss the new version. It was a gift from an erstwhile boyfriend – one of the few times I’ve been given perfume as a gift – and while it was a bit “loud” for me, I wore it happily. September 3, 2013 at 1:14pm Reply, Annette Reynolds: As always, I’m fascinated by your writing and perfumes. Choose perfume with notes of fresh pear, cologne with bergamot and cedarwood, and fragrant candles infused with iconic scents. And sure enough!! Loved the original Paris back in its heyday but find it unbearable now (though I do think it is Too Many Memories Syndrome). I sniffed Manifesto on blotter paper about two weeks ago at Saks and promptly forgot what it smelled like. Your IP: 209.97.168.109 Onward! I have been eagerly waiting for this review. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto was developed by perfumers Anne Flipo and Loc Dong. It was my sisters perfume for over 20 years and also my best friends sister’s perfume. This woody-floral starts with bergamot and violet, followed my may rose and iris at its heart, ending with sensational warmth of sandalwood. Now I’m considering bying a bottle, something I never thought I would do. And please understand, I don’t mean to be snide about this. The juice is certainly original since it’s longevity and sillage are great, but maybe they refilled the old bottle with the new product? It’s just I like my perfumes to sometimes be a little bit fierce……. I’m in my 60s and have disliked almost every forced reformulation (don’t get me started on those ludicrous restrictions) of the beauties I have loved in through my now numerous decades. That said, it doesn’t speak to me. From limited editions, to classic YSL cologne or perfume, to an intriguing new scent, discover a fragrance for you. Jumpsuit by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. All rights reserved. The perfume itself? Between Vanille Tonka and Cuir de Russie, you will have a great wardrobe (in addition to other perfumes you have). September 3, 2013 at 12:11pm Reply, Shendel: No, I had a bottle I got in 2003. I’ve been wearing it for the past couple of years, and I’m enjoying it very much. The current EDP is better than the EDT, but back in the day the eau de toilette was my preferred version. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Yves Saint Laurent Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, Black Opium, 3 Ounce at Amazon.com. It’s still a fragrance with an impressive sillage, so for daytime I wear it lightly. Maybe Hedi Slimane will shake things up. *. But whenever I wear Opium in all of its “pre-reformulation” spicy glory, it feels like I’m playing dress up. https://boisdejasmin.com/tag/fragrance-regulations, I don’t know if any of this covers what you’re interested in. P.s. September 5, 2013 at 9:41am Reply, Nancy: So sad…but I finally found an article that talks about the bad decision to change Opium. I need to get my hands on some vintage Opium, but in the meantime, it’s nice to know that the new Opium can stand on its own as long as it isn’t taken to be replacement. September 4, 2013 at 7:55am Reply. Absolutely loved your post. I am allergic to most perfumes – especially florals. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaim.Top notes are bergamot, peach and petitgrain; middle notes are magnolia, jasmine and peony; base notes are sandalwood and white musk. We face a shortage of perfume having characters, so it is refresing! July 24, 2016 at 4:33am Reply. When I run through my last few ml I am going to be very sad. An uninspired move for YSL considering Elle smells like a cheap Midnight Poison. - Victoria, Catherine W. in Three Men’s Fragrances for Women : Modern Classics: My first boyfriend wore Chanel’s Cuir de Russie and I became an unapologetic borrower of boyfriends’ scents ever after including, currently, Creed’s Santal Originale. She and he thought it was “soft”!?! True about the batches and the years! May 31, 2015 at 11:37am Reply, Divania: Opium has been my favourite perfume since I was a little girl. I do think YSL has sort of lost the will to create something bold and different. I think I could go through quite a bit of this in the colder weather, though Coco is also a contender for me. Is it possible that a 1994 version could be so close to the new EDT, or maybe I was scammed? I wear it on summer evenings, enjoying its embrace against my sunwarmed skin, but my favorite occasion for Opium is a winter dinner for two in front of a fireplace. I will treasure it now. Daisy: I think that is the best way to treat any perfume that has undergone a reformulation.

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