Description
Yves Saint Laurent announces a new edition of the popular Black Opium collection to come out at the start of 2017, called Black Opium Floral Shock. The new edition Black Opium Floral Shock is announced as a fresher version with more floral and green aromas and the first one to possess the “iced coffee” accord. The new composition belongs to the family of fruity – florientals and “shocks” with its zesty lemon opening, white floral character in the heart with dominant gardenia, and iced coffee and white musk at the base of the perfume.
The freshness of lemon, bergamot and pear in the top notes mixed with freesia is the first floral accord of the composition. The heart includes white flowers of golden gardenia, orange blossom and a solar floral accord. The base ends with iced coffee, white musk, mineral accord and woody amber. Perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc collaborated on the creation.
The bottle retains the shape and design of the original; it is transparent and covered with black sparkles that disappear at the bottom and reveal the pink color of the juice. The face of the campaign is model Edie Campbell. The fragrance is available as a 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.
igori – :
WOW! I just got my 90ml bought on Ebay for a great deal! I WAS SO EXITED to smell this BAD BOY! I really love the fisrt spray & then…. I don’t know what is happening I kind of lsot the scent… GONE! heu…… NO… I want that coffee flower amber HIGH QUALITY PERFUM 🙁
MAYBE IT’S ME!!!! I had the same experience with BLACK OPIUM EDP I craved this vanilla coffee scent but.. they almost desapear immediately on my skin….
O_O I never had this experience with perfumes before & believe me I have TONS see my collection BDW… I’m open for swaps if you guys see anything you’d like to propose ^_^
Lets get back to this BAD BOY!! YSL Black Opium & Black opium flower shock… sadddly not for me for the price I prefer having something I actually smell even tho there some small drafts here & there sometimes but nothing that worth this price tag 🙂 to Bad I love vanilla & coffee together
Julliett911 – :
The fruity-pear version of Black Opium.
Less coffee, less caramel, more of a pear centered scent.
I also get something like a slight mocha note and some general “white flowers” notes, with a nice if somewhat artificial gardenia.
Compared with D&G The Only One, this is more fruity and a little more screechy, but you get the resemblance.
All in all – a nice scent and a very long lasting one.
pred470r – :
Got some samples from the BOFS and at first sniff I was impressed it gave me that coffee note with some freshness that the original lacks. I was delighted ready to order the full bottle which I might add you can only find on ebay. Fast forward 30 minutes later and it’s an identical smell like Mon Paris couture. So disappointing…looks like I’m not going to order the full bottle after all….
letsgotowork – :
every time I wear it I get asked about it, to me it smells like a garden, very floral and feminine and I was glad I cant smell the citrus notes in it, the entire black opium family is great, to me the original is for winter and floral shock is for summer, might be too much for some people but it doesnt smell that heavy on me.
Stasyan – :
The scent of glow and radiance.
She is the kind of girl who know how to say “no” whilst smile charmingly. She is the kind of girl who work hard to get what she want, but know how to flirt with life along the way. She knows how to make her own name in a big boys world, without losing her sweetness. She hustle, without being overpowering. She taking it all in a stride, without losing her definitive femininity.
Among the crowd, she glows, basking in sweetness of life has to offer.
semennikov79 – :
I smell artificial pear, but in the best way. It is bright and fizzy. I tried it on in the store and I was wracking my olfactive memory to figure out what it reminded me of. Once I came here to see the notes list, I realized – it smells like Jelly Belly pear jelly beans! I love those, and so I love this fragrance. There is something creamy under the pear, which I smell more as it dries down. Overall, I find this lovely, but I cannot rate how it compares to the original, as I’ve never tested it.
Grivan – :
I received this perfume the other day for my birthday from my boyfriend. I have been eyeing it up for a few months now and absolutely love it. some people say they cannot smell the coffee but to me this is very coffee.
the main notes I can smell from first spray to 7 hours later are coffee, bergamot, gardenia and orange blossom. the fruity pear is very light or not noticeable to me, this is a true floral version of the original which is too heavy for me.
if you find the original too heavy or sweet and you enjoy florals you will like this.
Mikoart – :
I don’t hate it, but it kind of smells like so many other fragrances that are “in” right now. I’m not into sweet, fruity gourmand concoctions right now. I don’t pick up the coffee at all. I get white floral and amber in the dry down, quite beautiful. I get compliments when I wear it, so it agrees with my body chemistry, even though it’s not my favourite.
Mebcl916InsuffBooni – :
First of all…I L-O-V-E Black Opium EDP….and love the BO EDT version…and really “like” the BO Nuit Blanche version. Floral Shock IS different than the others..although still “underneath” is the DNA of the .other Black Opium family. Yes…I get more floral in this one, but the florals are nicely done.The first minutes come off florally…then the original DNA pulls through. I am happy to own this flanker…so far..so good.
Sessywemmam – :
I wasn’t digging the first Black Opium, it was just way too strong for me. I really wanted to love at least one from the Black Opium line, so I tested and bought Black Opium Nuit Blanche, which was a definite love. *That drydown though* I think it’s better than the first, not so in your face and headache inducing. But then it happened after months of watching reviews on youtube, and seeing what everyone has said about floral shock on here, I was in the store and I got a little sample of this one. This is exactly what I was expecting the first one to be. It’s a masterpiece imo. SO addicting, downright heavenly.. I absolutely LOVE IT, and the whole “iced coffee” aspect, oh my! I’m so happy they decided to add the flower notes into this, and that pear, oh that beautiful, candied pear! I love the creaminess that I get from this perfume, and it’s throughout the whole top, mid and base. When I wear this it feels so snuggly, comforting, but still has that freshness and vitality due to the flowers and fruit. Gorgeous bottle too. Hopefully this flanker will work out better for the hot and humid weather which is soon to come here in Canada.
hors62 – :
This reminds me so much of the Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme (with some coffee added)!
OpittigHirm – :
@ Rockstarrrshade They are two different fragrances. Black opium is the original formula and Flower shock is a flanker of regular Black opium. Hope it helps!
didabrierge – :
can somebody please explain why on some bottles is written “floral shock” and why on some there isnt anything like that only “black opium” thank you
alexandru.cebotari – :
Nothing special. Don´t smell bad but I expected more than a generic scent. Nice looking bottle.
Vitaliy1997 – :
This is a pretty nice scent but not really the floral blast that it should be named Floral Shock. Different to the original Black Opium which has more prominent coffee note than this one. This is fresher than the original and can be used in summer. Lasts just a few hours on my skin.
yurckin – :
Been wearing this beauty now for three day’s in a row (morning to night) & giving it a really good try out!! & O my goodness, I really do like/love it!! & Yes it’s A Floral Shock when you first spray it on your skin!! I Have been asked now seven times by family/friends & two complete strangers what I was wearing which does make you feel very good & special!! & today while visiting my Mum & leaning over to give her her usual kiss,& she asked mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what’s that gorgeous smell your wearing today,as it’s a really lovely smell!! Mother’s never lie!! I deffo find this softer & more greener/fresher than the Original Black Opium,& this one has a twist of beautiful light white fluffy flowers & yet it’s not over powering or over bearing with them being present!! I can deffo understand someone saying Iced Coffee type smell/aroma to this one,& let me add the word aromatic in it’s structure!! “Black Opium – Fresh Ground Creamy Coffee” “Black Opium Night Blanche – Slightly more sweeter/softer/lighter/Pink Pepper & more milkier” “Black Opium Floral Shock – Iced Coffee/Greener-Fresher/Lemon/Lime Blossom/Aromatic/Soft White Floral/Velvety/Classy-Refined/& Wears Beautifully on your skin”!! So there’s definitely a Black Opium for everyone!! The three New Black Opium Sister’s!! I Still don’t understand why that YSL decided to discontinue “Belle d Opium” (Beautiful Opium) as I honestly thought it was absolutely stunning & really did compliment the Original Opium (Warm & Spicy Yet Classy) & it would have fitted in with the New Black Opium Sister’s also!! Even it’s bottle was absolutely stunning!! I would have said that “Belle d Opium” was the Oriental Sister in the Opium line up!! Think of the James Bond Movie “Skyfall” where Bond is seen on a small boat going into a Gambling Den etc!!
replicae66611 – :
just spray tested it, I can feel the bergamot, the pear and coffee I think, but I must say nothing impressive. On my skin just a regular ordinary scent, nothing wow. Wouldn’t describe it as a ‘floral shock’ for sure, actually not a floral one at all.
An4orite – :
The only one since the original that lasts on your skin
Sonik – :
Respledent, I totally agree w u that this has the same character as pure poison and that character is sexy tough 80s woman
sab88 – :
This is very pretty: a slightly sweet floral fragrance accented by hints of vanilla coffee. It is quite different from the original Black Opium; I took home two test strips from Sephora, labelled in pen, in separate compartments in my bag.
My phone was carried unintentionally in the pocket containing the Black Opium Floral Shock test strip, and in the evening I noticed a lovely floral-vanilla scent wafting towards me whenever I picked up my phone. The floral aspect is of a light, synthetic kind, not the heavy natural absolutes you may find in a concentrated perfume that many people these days don’t like, or find overwhelming. This is an inoffensive spring/summer fresh fragrance. Compared to this Floral Shock version, the original Black Opium had settled down to a more linear coffee-vanilla basenote.
This is not a revolutionary fragrance as it’s neither extreme nor “shockingly” creative, but I personally had a difficult time finding this TYPE of fragrance. I’m disappointed only that the Black Opium line of bottles are unattractive to me, but based on the scent alone, I purchased this.
It actually has a similar “character” as Dior Pure Poison but whereas Pure Poison is soapier/clean, this is sweeter due to the grapey note from methyl anthranilate, and pear accord (which are also in Black Opium). It makes me feel pretty without wearing a sugar-bomb.
Other fragrances I considered:
La Vie Est Belle EDP, La Vie Est Belle Intense, Dior Poison Girl EDT – sweeter, gourmandy praline/hazelnut/almond scents which I didn’t want
Tresor La Nuit, YSL Mon Paris – the berry notes were annoying me
Caispinof – :
I really enjoy this, its so sheer, assertive sweet freshness in a glowing way, like those girls who after partying hard all night in the morning they look like new from the box with the makeup on fleek and bright skin and eyes. I can’t help not to see Nina Jojovich incarnation of this being her everyday perfume. I can see this being worn by a badass girl that in spite of her confidence and city smartness has a sensual feminity deep inside.
By the way, I find Black Opium the original being plane and uninspiring at all.
Desmas – :
This one sort of annoys me. I quite like the original Black Opium, although I’d probably never buy it or wear it with the serious intent of feeling cool or good in any real way. As totally ridiculous and pretentious as that sounds, Black Opium isn’t individual enough to make anyone feel as though they’re the only one. Bad to admit, but sometimes being an individual is sometimes really fun.
Anyway, this one is definitely a juicy pear scent. I normally like juicy pear, but apparently not today because I barely like this. It’s really questionable if this really fits in with the fragrance because, to me, it smells like a really sweaty girl who’s just emerged from a club and is gnashing her teeth (if ya know what I mean) who drenched herself from head to toe in a super cheap scent. I don’t know what it is about this one that just annoys me.
Yeah, there’s flowers… so what next? Is that pear the shock? If you put potato in there, I’d be more shocked because at least that produces electricity and, thus, could actually shock someone.
Very unusual. I probably just don’t get it, to be honest. I have 2 samples of it. Maybe I’ll grow to love it, who knows. More … ‘Shock’-ing things have happened.
7u7 – :
Usually I go for the light floral/fruity perfumes. I tried it accidentally and bought it right away. It is sweet, but it is floral as well. The sweetness is not so intensive (not the one that could cause headache). It last very, very long. It`s very good for winter.
This perfume reminds me a bit of Loverdose Tattoo Diesel for women and also Boss Intense Hugo Boss for women.
Dante301095 – :
Initial spray gives a delicious floral cloud.
Soon after the pear note works through – and stays until you can detect little else.
For springtime.
For the subtle types.
Still waiting for the ‘shock’
mailbox81 – :
I hate black opium but adore this absolutely
apekimporeimi – :
Oh my this did surprise me I was expecting something very similar to the original but this is quite different in a great way!
At first I got an interesting candied pear smell, that dies down instantly.
Creamy white florals with hint of coffee in the back and powdery musk.
The florals in this really makes this special and I can’t wait to try it again.
Also thought i should add for me this is one of those scents you find really hard to smell on yourself, but others can still smell it strongly on you.
magnate89 – :
when I first sprayed this on I got a disgusting indolic note which made me hate it. however once the scent had dried down this note vanished and I was left with a sweeter more powdery version of black opium. so its a like after all!
jenyacheb21 – :
I like it more than the original, it has some nice fresh juicy notes .. We can wear it in spring and maybe summer nights .. However, its longevity is bad, it may last 03 hours on me and projection is weak .. But it’s worth trying ..
Andreykaka – :
The minute I smelled this, I knew it was a perfume full of a lot of different notes. To me, it smelled like a sugary musk. I can really smell the pear, gardenias and base notes. I’m not sure if I’m in love with this smell in spite of the recent popularity of this line. I don’t find it unique. It smells like “just another nice perfume” to me. The other issue is that I can’t think of an occasion for it. Maybe a fall evening? I certainly wouldn’t wear it in the spring or summer as it’s way too musky. It smells too warm for the winter. The way I see it is it’s trying to be too versatile to the point where it doesn’t fit anything. When I wore it, it was all I could smell. It literally overpowered every other scent around me. Having said that, between the time I sprayed it on in the store and having gotten home within the hour…it completely wore off. It’s “nice” but it’s not a perfume I see myself paying for.
oriol – :
Yummy gourmand with freshness of flowers and fruits. Like a tiramisu with pear on top and white flowers as ornaments..
It’s little bit confusing how dark and fresh it is at the same time. And funny how those solar notes blend in nicely! Maybe this tiramisu is served at sunny terrace ;D
bollkergs – :
Very disappointed with this blind buy. I thought I would love this because people mentioned how similar it is to the original, but I really dislike it. This really saddens me to say but I don’t think my nose has ever been more offended! It smells nothing like the original, at least on my skin. This just smells dirty and absolutely no sweetness at all. I wish I could explain exactly what I’m smelling but every time I try to sniff my wrist my nose instantly shrivels and the only word that comes to mind is “dirty”. Maybe I got a bad bottle? Either way it’s going right back to the store! I’m going to try a tester in store and see if I get the same results. This absolutely breaks my heart because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the original.
Not a safe blind buy.
bonivan777 – :
I am surprised there is no strawberry or raspberry notes mentioned !!
This should have been an edition to Mon Paris
It’s amazingly done
Still got that distinct coffee notes u can’t find in any other perfume but this time in an ice coffee with a drop of bubble gum chypre fruity edge
RockyFerra25 – :
Essentially the same as the OG Black Opium but has a very fresh, creamy zing to it. I love it ten times more than the original, the freshness in this is to die for!
To sum up this perfume, it’s cold, icy and fresh. But also wearable in the winter, as it still has a very cozy warm aroma to it. It’s honestly addicting and I CANNOT wait to get my hands on it!
СаНёК632 – :
I don’t understand how this could get any bad review, this smells SO good and I’m really hoping that they end up making this a permanent scent! I do think that this one smells different enough from the original Black Opium for it to be worth getting. I constantly need to restrain myself from spraying this even when I’m just at home. I like that the coffee notes in this aren’t as intense as the original so it’s more day-time appropriate but this is pretty sexy to wear at night too.
Yrus – :
This one is slightly more floral than the original, but nothing i would call a floral shock. It is actually very sweet, almost cloying. If you’re expecting a green, light floral fragrance with coffee, you will be disappointed.
If you already own one from the Black Opium serie, i do not recommend buying this, because it is not different enough to justify having it. If you want a lighter Black Opium, than this is the one for you. If you’re looking for a floral coffee fragrance, then try the EDT.
Overall, it is a nice fragrance for gourmand lovers. Great sillage and longevity. I think i even like it more than the original.
Proostarodiax – :
Got this perfume as a sample today and i feel like it’s another let down from yves saint laurent. I didn’t like black opium in the beginning and then it grew on me, now I can’t stand it again as it’s very mishmashed, heavy and almost allergy inducing. Floral shock really is no better. I’m not going to bother going into notes, all black opium flankers smell and wear exactly the same on me, this one started off a little more floral and less mishmashed nighttime coffee scent.
After a few minutes however it was back to typical black opium hell just slightly lighter and more summerish. This is the best flanker I’ve smelt from ysl just because the notes blend together nicer and aren’t as harsh on your nose, if I had to choose between this and the original it would be this but I wouldn’t buy this full size and I wouldn’t get the original EDP again either.
bigxander – :
Floral Shock has two similarities with Black Opium: the coffee notes and the pear. The pear is very prominent in the drydown before the perfume totally disappears from the skin, because unfortunately it’s not a long lasting scent. Too pity. Before that it’s mostly orange blossom dipped in dark coffee-like chocolate, and that’s really distinct and creative!
There is potential in here as regards the scent itself but YSL chose not to rely on a flanker and “just release something”, like how stupid is that? It needs more potency, more lasting power and a bit more sillage and it will be perfect! For some reason creative minds in YSL think that Black Opium is THE PERFUME, when it’s nothing more than a mishmash gourmand, advertised on each and every girly girl perfume collection YouTube video as holy grail fragrance, becoming all the more BASIC because of it!
Yet, here in Floral Shock, they already created an interesting pairing of notes, which is unfinished, not enough. You have floral and shock: the shock is the coffee notes, maybe more of those? Maybe some bitter chocolate notes as well? You went there with coffee, why not pushing it a bit more? More floral, a more biting orange blossom; orange blossom is sweet but with a bite, why not try to emulate the aroma of them at night? After all, it’s Black Opium Floral Shock! Like wtf YSL?
InteteRof – :
From a man’s perspective, this is sexy stuff. Black Opium is one of the most heavenly scents I think a woman can wear. This ones goes in a different direction – a more floral direction, obviously, and more mainstream than its big sister. The coffee note falls more silent and gives room to a strong pear and white flower note. Still, you can definitely tell that Black Opium and this belong in the same family.
I prefer this to La Vie Est Belle, which I think is a tad similar. Don’t know about the performance as I don’t wear this myself.
Koryun13 – :
I don’t think this one is for me. I love both Black Opium and Nuit Blanche but this one is a bit of a let down. It does smell okay, nothing really wrong with it. It’s very light and kind of citrusy, which I guess is good for summer.
On the dry down, if you really stick your nose in it, you might detect a faint memory of Black Opium, but on me, the citrus is the most recognizable note throughout. Not sure what the actual floral shock is all about…
If you’re into light citrus scents and not a big fan of the original Black Opium, you will probably like this one.
sgerenko – :
Masterpiece! I smelled this last night and was surprised on how good it smelled. I tried all the other editions and the other ones after the initial spray had a weird note that I did not enjoy very much, but this one is a different story.
There is a happy smell to it, a mix between floral, fruity and fresh all together in harmony. Beautiful bottle also:)
СВиталий – :
For some reason I still haven’t purchased a bottle of Black Opium. I’ve used up many little sample bottles of it, and I adore it. I meant to buy Black Opium, finally, after wanting it for a couple of years now, but I accidentally purchased Black Opium Floral Shock. It’s a happy mistake, because this is a terrific fragrance for the incoming summer heat! Floral Shock is what I think of as Summer Black Opium. It’s quite a bit lighter and less sweet the original. Black Opium Floral Shock is not what I would have named this, because it’s more “fresh” than “floral”. There are floral notes, but they aren’t showcased, (on my skin anyways). The first impression my nose detects is an ozoney scent that reminds me of beach air and sand…NOT sunscreen in the least. It’s an elemental aroma, that connotes the aura of summertime. When I concentrate after this “aura”, lemon is the only concrete note I can identify. Overall, I smell Black Opium; light-lemon Black Opium. It’s irresistible. The downside to Floral Shock is the lasting power, and the overall effect of the fragrance is way more subtle than Black Opium (which is rather subtle to begin with). I spray a lot of my Floral Shock, while crossing my fingers that my perception of its daintiness is not the result of an ingredient to which I am anosmatic. If this is the case, I may be asphyxiating every living thing in my neighborhood. Undeniably, Floral Shock is an offspring of the beautiful Black Opium, so if you love Black Opium, you’re going to love this. Something about it reminds me of Cinema.
ogonek1268e – :
Floral? if there is any, I really cant smell. But i like it anyway. It fits perfect for summer. This smells like fruity iced drink and bubble gum to me. Refreshing and pretty.
oleg_67_ – :
This I ordered a sample of and tested today. On first spray my husband recoiled in horror “What did you spray?” I’m guessing this doesn’t sit well upon first application but that you have to let it settle.
And so I did, and I kept getting familiar whiffs of…I finally realized, Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina!This smells a lot like that perfume on my skin. Don’t get my wrong, it’s great and all- but it’s been done before. I don’t like investing in fragrances that are smell alikes unless they become dupes for discontinued gems. Pleasant enough but I will stick to the Original. However, still wanting to test Nuit Blanche…
Toni_Rino – :
this is hands down. or of the best perfumes around. I hate to say I can’t distinguish it from the original. I like to get an alternative flanker when it rivals the original because I like to be unique. so I chose this one hoping no one I knew would have it
Felikson – :
Just a sweet fruity floral. The solar notes are coming out as hot/melting plastic or the smell when a hairdryer over heats!
kateeeee – :
Beautiful mix of pear with freesia and something sensual hot, that scent delight, I love original black opium and this version is also very nice and special, yes I love it.
I evaluate this:
Smell: 9/10
Projection: 8.5/10
Longevity: 8.5/10
cydriscar – :
one of the worst in the opium line — the original opium is still the best out of the bunch
Kmserj – :
It’s nice, it’s a bit greener than the original and Nuit Blanche (which I love).
But it’s not greener or lighter or more floral enough to really constitute being touted as anything summery or fresh. It’s just not that different.
And it bears no resemblance to Poison Girl.
I’m bored now.
magnat084 – :
This is a beautiful fragrance! Its blended so well, its creamy and smooth with some nice zing to it, just like an iced coffee! Floral, on the sweet side but not candy sweet. I actually think its going to be perfect for spring and summer, a little too light for winter in my opinion (at least in my area where it gets below freezing!), but still wearable all year round in general. Not cloying, not loud, its light and refreshing so would do well for work or school environments as well as going out! : )
*EDIT* Im really liking this more and more! I actually love how light it is on the skin (i prefer scents that stay close to the skin rather than having a ton of sillage) It settles into a really beautiful sweet skin musk, I love how its sweet but not typical candy sweet like viva la juicy or victoria’s secret scents its a creamy floral sweet that lingers on the skin in a beautiful way. This is quickly becoming one of my top 5 I think 😉 Love this! I feel like two sprays on the chest area and 1 spray for each arm/wrist is perfect for me.
Alex_Bell – :
Like knotslandinggirl, possibly the only Opium I’ve liked- the flowers and pear make it so interesting! I’m partial to those two notes, but this is much deeper than my usual pear-floral loves. Complex and unique.
igs – :
A diluted and disappointing version of the original. ..
sportloto82 – :
Where shall I start with this little black beauty?
Yes,I tried original black opium,and yes I wore it and wore it to try and fall in love with it,but alas,I could not.
However on first use of using floral shock I instantly loved it, and i was surprise.
Then it dawned on me,this fragrance has no vanilla,where as the original has vanilla,and on me it was just way too cloying within vanilla!
On first applying this I get the pear and citrus,with the freesia,wow it is quite shocking I can see why it is called shock!
Then I get the coffee note with the gardenia,in the heart,and this I have to add is pure heaven……the heart lingers and lingers and the projection of that coffee note with the florals and gardenia is absolutely breathtaking….well it is for me,and I am a BIG lover of white flowers and gardenia!
The base finally comes through with the woody notes and musk,however it is minimal I would say,as the florals and coffee dance all through this beauty.
If you think it will be like Black opium,then think again,this is on another level and even ias a flanker I would categorise this as a separate stand alone perfume.
If you love sweet florals,but delecate florals with arm length projection and a good 5 hours staying power you will love it.
If you prefer the vanilla vibe with tonkabean sweetness alas you will not.
For me I LOVE it,and finally can add a Black opium fragrance to my wardrobe for a day or night perfume……beautiful….
cdn363speagoessenda – :
Just got a free sample from YSL direct & I’m actually wearing Black Opium Floral Shock right now as I type this out!! & Guess what? I absolutely love it!! It’s definitely more fresher & greener than both the original Black Opium & Nuit Blanche!! & most certainly not as sweet which is a really good thing!! My Mum was the very first person to smell this on me,& Mum’s NEVER lie!! & she said “gosh don’t you smell really lovely”!! & When I told her it’s the new Black Opium Floral Shock,she said “mmmmmmmmmmmm I would wear it myself!! I really like it!! So I definitely think YSL just might be onto a winner here!! Why did YSL ever discontinue their Belle D’Opium? as I really loved it as I do with all the Opium line!! Please YSL bring back Belle D’Opium to complete the Opium range!! 10/10 for the new Black Opium Floral Shock which I will now be purchasing!! Xx
Gaisparpdah – :
So,I have mixed feelings!First of all I absolutely love it,it´s lot more fresher than the original(which I adore).
I was sooo exited when I opened the box,and take out this beautiful bottle.
The opeing was soo juicy,fresh,energising there was lot of pear mixed with lime.It was sweet but like a fresh fruity juice.When the heart notes start to develop I smell mostly orange-flower mixed with the pear and there was the coffee but not as prominent as in the “mother scent”.I hardly detect some of the listed flowers,because there was something else,I don´t know what is it,it´s like a plastic smell or something genereic something burned plastic(maybe the solar notes???).And yes,maybe there is the gardenia but it´s not like a real gardenia smell,it´s not centered around this flower.It´s like a more fresher,fruitier version with just a hint of floral undertone.After a while the coffee note started to be more intensive but it was very pleasant smell.The best part was the dry down(with the opening),and I absolutely love it.But sadly it´s not like a “floral bomb” with coffee,but nevermind.
I love it too.I recommend for those who think black opium edp was too much and sweet,this is a watered down version this is Black Opium eau Fruiteé.
Pleasant,lovely,joyful scent for spring,fall maybe for a cold summer night.The longevity is actually good and the sillage too.
And how it say the advertising it´s more fresher with green aromas and with iced-coffee accord – I totally agree
icerierow – :
waw il y a une très grosse note de fleurs avec la résine
le départ sent pareille que le 1er mais après 1 heure il n’y à pas du tout la même facette sucrée café , poire
on ne sent que la résine et les notes solaires . Je préfère de loin le premier black opium
zigmaz – :
I love Black Opium but this flanker is nothing new, smells to me like a copy of Poison Girl.
Leonidius – :
I tested this 4 hours ago and I can still smell it in my wrist.
I own the original Black Opium and this one is quite similar, but not that sweet. I find this a little bit more elegant, more flowery (gardenia).
It’s warm, the “solar note” could be just the mix of soft vanilla+gardenia? If someone is wondering, it doesn’t smell like suntan lotion.
Anyway, it’s a beautiful smell, much nicer than the original I think, which it’s too sweet, cloying and somewhat smoky. I really like this one, it’s easier to wear, easier to please and in the drydown has no spices, resins, nor woods, it’s just feminine creamy sweet flowers (vanilla+hint of caramel/coffee+gardenia) from the beginning to the end. It’s the natural evolution from the original Black Opium, although this flanker has no “Opium” concept at all!
dron_73rus – :
Top notes are really nice, but after that, it is just a coffee centered scent. Not much improvement since the first Black Opium. There are some flowers in this composition, but it’s overstatement to call it Floral Shock.
sfantom20 – :
I like to drink strong black coffee together with a glass of lemonwater. Wait and see how this will be together in a perfume.
Solar notes????
mikur – :
In Columbia, coffee is traditionally served with a squeeze of citrus. It adds a freshness to the complexity of the coffee. I wonder about this whole “iced coffee” thing. I LOVE iced coffee, and in fact the coldness makes it even more bitter than hot coffee.. Does this scent portray that bitterness associated with iced coffee? If it does, I can’t see how that would be a positive.
kalenvalus – :
All the marketing I’m seeing is calling this “the Shock”, not “Floral Shock”. Interested to see the accuracy.
jason_753 – :
I am a bit puzzled with that one, it is overall rather sweet, and I was wondering when the florals would appear…there is a sharpness in the heart, I suspect the gardenia and the citrus it