Description
The Body Shop presents Smoky Poppy in early 2015, intended for Valentine’s Day. The Smoky Poppy collection is inspired by the controversial poppy flower, beautiful, intoxicating and dangerous, and contains extract of hand-picked poppies from Ankara, Turkey. According to Greek mythology, the poppy flower symbolizes love and fertility as well as goddess Demeter.
The fragrance contains intoxicating, seductive and captivating blend of sultry spices, elegant flowers and earthy-woody tones.
The fragrance is available as 30 ml Eau de Toilette, while the collection also contains the following items: bath bombs, massage oil, shower gel, body scrub, body butter and body lotion.
GAI1958 – :
Smoky and so good for layering. I’m so glad I found a small bottle of this while decluttering. I love the shower gel too and wish they brought it back!
mafik245 – :
I do not for the life of me understand why TBS would even think of discontinuing this beautiful piece! I found a shop in my country that still has a few bottles of this gem in stock. After buying one and testing it, I ordered more bottles as back-ups. I am pretty sure I’ve cleaned them out LOL.
Spicy, smoky, intoxicating poppy. My skin loves this! This is pretty linear on me, and I am glad for that. Added bonus for longevity (well, compared to other TBS fragrances). Lasts about 6 to 7 hours on me with arm’s length projection.
I agree there’s some similarity to YSL’s Opium, only a bit more toned down. I have worn this to work on countless occasions, whereas I don’t think I could pull off Opium in such an environment. While I think it works well in both warm and cool weather, I feel it blooms better in cooler (East African) weather on my skin. Also works really well when layered with Guccci’s Guilty Intense.
Bring this back!
wlp871speagoessenda – :
This perfume reminded me so much of my Asian grandmother, I love it so much it literally brought tears to my eyes to smell it again and be reminded of her. So beautiful, this is what perfumes are about.
vega35ac – :
Definitely evokes both Ispahan and Opium. I find it closer to vintage Opium than the current formulation of Opium, in fact, but that’s not saying much. Relatively hard to get a hold of these days due to being a Valentine’s limited edition, but kudos to The Body Shop for scenting the Valentine’s bedroom proceedings of 2015 like this.
Vlad.kurganskiy – :
So sorry That it is not available in the Netherlands anymore.
I really like the flagrant to weer in the evening.
antidot – :
I purchased this while it was on sale and disliked the intensity of the initial spray, so I ended up giving it to my little brother–yes, I know it’s a scent “for women” but I found it to be very unisex. Smells great on him, wouldn’t want it on me.
mafatu2 – :
Smoky Poppy has become a recent staple in my collection. I received it thanks to a generous swap, having never tested it before and not sure what to expect. The comparisons to Opium are beyond surprising until you smell Smoky Poppy and realize that the smoke and powdery florals do indeed make up much of the base of whatever Opium formulation/concentration is in question. And that’s basically all it is, delightfully simple, dark and airy, feminine and serious. It’s fantastic alone – I actually received a compliment the first day I wore it, when I hardly expected it to be a crowd-pleaser. In addition, it layers beautifully to enhance incense notes or just “darken up” another perfume. I used it with Amouage Memoir because apparently Amouage isn’t enough smoky incense for me (tongue in cheek here). As a lighter-concentration perfume, more spritzing is in order, so I used about 6 sprays when I wore it alone. Sillage is limited but longevity is several hours for me. I wish it came in a bigger bottle!
aynazar83 – :
Wow, how nice! I was feeling down and stressed and so very very Blah.I had no business sniffing around Marshalls because we are THAT broke right now.
Too broke to buy the 13 dollar Gold Sugar that I wanted, but I couldn’t feel guilty about the 70 cent clearance bottle of Smoky Poppy with the broken sprayer! I could smell it from the bottle and it instantly triggered something thrilling and happy and oh so comforting from my younger days. I can’t figure out if the memory is from being 2 or 20, if it is Noxema cream or a relative’s perfume that they wore at Christmas or Dad’s aftershave or something I sold at my first cosmetics job, but it thrills me and is just what I needed today. A guilt-free perfume purchase (still had money for the coffee and eggs we needed) on a day that was so blue and aggravating.
Lovely, LOVELY balanced spice and not-too-intimate-soapy floral and smoke. Like wind chimes in the background at a cozy comfortable dinner party. THIS is why I like perfume-the power it has to turn my day around!
Update:I think there is a note of Dial Soap maybe plus an Avon Rare something perfume? I dunno. I almost hope I don’t pinpoint the memory because Poppy is magical to me right now. My brain keeps mercilessly trying to calculate what the memory is though.
Kommunizm – :
I have always had a love/hate thing going with oriental scents–I sold Opium back in it’s heyday in the early 80’s and, while it smelled great on me and I got loads of compliments when I wore it for work, I never related to it, emotionally. It’s so overwhelmingly femme fatale, like the dangerous dame in a film noir, that I just didn’t get it, in my 20’s and 30’s. Now that I am collecting SS, maybe because of the loss of scent perception that come post-menopause, this kind of scent is speaking to me now. (Kind of ironic, since these scents are considered “sexy” and that ship has pretty much sailed for me!) I found some bath products in this scent at the local TJ Maxx and hoped they would finally get in some of the EDT–when that happened I bought 2 bottle of it. I have Yves Rocher’s “Ispahan” and this is less loud but very similar—Opium without the evil intensity. Spicy and warm let somehow light and approachable at the same time. Quite an achievement for the house of Dewberry!! So, of course, they discontinue it–figures!
Traurgyplauby – :
I don’t think this is still available is it? I got the body butter and shower gel in their sale a year or so back,absolutely love them. Such a shame it is discontinued. Why? Very similar to Opium,gorgeous.
iyanus – :
I can see this being the scent released by the poppy field that put Dorothy into an echanted sleep outside the Emerald City. Very smoky incense, spice, and narcotic florals. I would love to see the actual note list. There is a similarity to Opium, but this is much more wearable. Performs very well for an EDT. Would have loved it if there had been an EDP version. This is spicy/sensual and intoxicating, I love it.
and570 – :
Amazing! Reminds me Ispahan, Yves Roche! Want to sniff it all the time, and even eat it….weird….Will buy more, till it available.
kutiawin.edik – :
What a shame this is discontinued, but I managed to get two bottles of it. I LOVE the big smoky, skanky, spicy ones. Tabu, Shalimar, Obsession, Youth Dew etc. But I can’t wear them to work and they really aren’t day friendly. But this one is! I get some would feel this is night wear only, but to me, this is soft enough for daytime. Cosy, soft and wonderful. So glad I stumbled upon it. Love it.
79038905702 – :
To my nose, this smells like Chantilly and Youth Dew had a love child! I adore this fragrance and was lucky enough to get 4 bottles from TJ Maxx for 2.99 a pop! It has a definite 70s vibe to it and reminds me of something my mother would wear on special occasions, it reminds me of being a child.
affereday – :
I knew what it was like before I bought it because of the tester in the store. It is soft and almost herbal with spice. It reminds me of Noxzema cream, comforting, maybe there is oregano or camphor in this, maybe it’s the incense. If you find poppy soap then this perfume has that scent. I think the notes are poorly listed.
This does not smell like Opium. I don’t like Opium- too strong and heavy smelling – that’s why I never bought it. Opium has beaver’s scent.
kola – :
No idea what Poppy smells like, but this one sure is smoky! Not a bad kind like burnout candle wick or burnt cigarette butt, of course! I don’t use it a lot because this is not me but I do enjoy it as a shower gel. Black gooey gel lather me up good; making me feel smoking hot and say “how you do in’?” In the mirror to myself.
Natalya25167 – :
As the reviewer below stated, there are many of these in spray, lotion, and rollerball to be found at TJ Maxx lately. Tried an open one and was instantly reminded of my dad’s Old Spice cologne. Easily unisex, this is spicy, and I didn’t really get any smoky, which is what I had hoped for.
Wolf2k – :
I found at least 8 of these perfumes at my local tjmaxx for $2.99 to me it is very potent! I might go back and buy a few for swaps! Happy sniffing!
lipa – :
Didn’t like it at all. Poppies are definitely not for me.
babasic – :
This is pleasant. To be honest I only found out about it because it kept cropping up on here a few months ago, seemingly from nowhere! I like Opium-type scents, the spicy smoky resinous carnation clove oriental kinda perfumes, so it seemed foolish to not try it out given the reasonable price and favourable reviews.
I find that it definitely fits that general grouping that contains such beauties as Opium old and new, as well as Nohiba, Ispahan, Teatro Alla Scala, Cafe old and new, and to some extent also Bellodgia and Black cashmere at one end of the spectrum and La Perla, vintage Maja and Nantucket Briar at the other.
While it is undoubtedly reminiscent of such esteemed names it does lack the punch that most of those mentioned have, although that is not necessarily a bad thing – some days vintage Opium is just too much – if not for me then certainly for those around me! Of those other perfumes I listed, I would say this is closest in smell to the sadly discontinued Nohiba, although it is a little quieter and softer.
Smoky Poppy is a pleasing scent. It recalls some great classics while still retaining some character of its own. There is a slight soapiness that I enjoy, a hint of sweetness and a soft fuzz of spices. It makes me smile and it is a much more personal scent than some of the heavy hitters, sitting closer to the skin. I think it does have a place even if your wardrobe is stocked with each and every one of those aforementioned beauties, because those days when you crave that orange,red and gold spicy richness but don’t want to deplete your stocks of vintage or expensive scents this will satisfy your requirements. My only real complaint is that it is not very long lived on my skin so I tend to spray onto clothes instead.
I am currently experimenting with layering this with other scents and so far having some pleasing outcomes. It will “refresh” many of those similar if you fancy a top up during the day, or to augment a smaller application of a more expensive scent and it also layers well with woody notes, ambers, vanillas and carnations.
I don’t know why they discontinued this one, and seemingly very soon after releasing it. I know it doesn’t fit the standard Body Shop mould but it is a good perfume in its own right and it seems to me a mistake to have pulled the plug on it. But then look at my list above, and consider how most of these have been discontinued or reformulated almost beyond recognition. To me it is baffling. Luckily I heard about it in time, and was able to buy myself 2 bottles, plus the lotion for an amazing discounted price in the clearance sale.
In conclusion, this is a good scent, a departure from the usual offerings from this brand, and while it is not wholly original it is good enough to be forgiven. Sillage is fairly gentle, longevity is on the low side (around 3 hours for me on bare skin, though it can push to 5 or 6 when layered and sprayed on clothing) and the price, if you can still get hold of some, is very reasonable. Definitely worth a try if you are a fan of this kind of fragrance, but unlikely to convert you if you generally dislike this genre.
Thunder – :
I really like this fragrance. It is very fresh and clean. I do not know why The Body Shop discontinued this perfume! It’s a shame!!!!
BamImmequemof – :
Love at first sniff at the Body Shop last year. Found them on clearance and stocked up. I too, don’t understand why they discontinue scents quickly. If they kept them around, it would give others a chance to try them. If you don’t frequent The Body Shop in store or online, you will have missed this scent altogether.
It’s a shared scent for me and hubbs even though I think it smells better on him.
garrytwasq – :
I guess it all depends on the series, so the quality vary from month to month.
I get a very rich, addictive, yummy juice.
Sounds quite natural, it does remind of Opium, the new version actually, but to me it is more on the gourmand side. It does not smell this at all but every time I imagine dark chocolate cake with poppy seeds inside. At the same time it is quite a gothic and dark creature.
I think this is the most interesting from Body Shop I have tried.
Lillian_fromAF – :
I tried it i a TJMAxx ( I know, it WAS already open…), and to me it just simply smells bad. No poppy, no smoke. Opium???? Oh my. NO. No way. It’s closer to a toilet spray. I smelled some weird artificial smell but I can’t say what. This will never work for me, so I’ll pass. More for you:)
expert_erewan – :
Got on on sale for half price.
At the beggining there’s a note of my late mum’s perfume from my childhood. She used to wear Opium but also Blase and Poison. So some people may be right when they mention Opium.
And there is a dentist note – nutmeg.
And later on there is something very pleasant and what brings good memories: Italian toiletries called “Felce Azurra”. I love them and was gutted when on my holiday in Italy I was able to buy soaps only (hand luggage liquids restrictions). Smoky Poppy smells exactly like I would imagine that Felce Azurra perfumes smells like.
Longevity very good.
Really don’t understand why the BS has decided to discontinue this one.
Val1468 – :
I own a couple of The Body Shop’s men’s fragrances (White Musk Sport, Kistna), and although those are arguably unisex themselves, it’s safe to say that the intention is for Smoky Poppy to be feminine but I found it pleasant, as a man. It had the cosmetics smell that I found to be inherent in Egoiste and Dior Homme Intense and some other popular men’s fragrances, but Smoky Poppy leans more toward the floral as opposed to the sweet. The scent itself is a mixture of its signature poppy floral smell with a spicy/woody mix of notes, and arguably some smokiness as well, though I find the best descriptor to be a “spicy floral.”
Probably not something I would often wear but intriguing for the body shop price ($15 for 30ml). Also, the projection and longevity are substantial. Lastly, it seems to be discontinued, as far as I can tell, as it’s no longer on the company website, so it’s a nice little option to have as something different.
6 out of 10
inhiccarf – :
It doesn’t remind me of YSL’s Opium at all, though I can certainly see how it could be like opium (I accidentally wandered into an opium den in Greece when I was a teenager, oops, and wandered right back out let me tell you!)
It reminds me more of Ninja, which was a less expensive spicy-oriental fragrance that I loved in the 80s and frankly wish would come back. I like the drydown but it doesn’t last more than a few hours; still, I’m really sad that it’s been discontinued because I do like it quite a bit.
I’m tempted to layer it with Piguet’s Visa. I think they might go well together and Visa sometimes comes back the next day if I take a hot shower!
Karass72 – :
My friend has this and. I spritzed a little the other day out of curiosity because I was rather attracted to the mysterious little bottle – but what. I actually got on my skin was a slightly odd blend of smoke and soap. I’ve learned since joining this site to be patient and not judge by first impressions, and as soon as I got home, I checked the reviews here (intermittently sniffing my hand!). A LOT of people saying this is a ‘lighter’ and ‘softer’ version of Opium. Well, I can’t speak for anyone else but to me, the whole raison d’être of Opium is that it is a dark, heavy scent. I love it’s rich, deep potency and I don’t want a diet version! Sadly, I can’t afford the real deal just now, and had hoped this might serve as a substitute for the time being, but it doesn’t. Opium-lite just seems a bit…. pointless. It’s not unpleasant, but it definitely has a certain Body Shop vibe about it that I can’t quite put my finger on – a tangible soapy note beneath the smoky opening that seems to be present in many BS fragrances. A bold departure from their usual fruity offerings, though – and interesting to see what they come up with next.
miron2eva – :
I just came across this little black bottle a few days ago. I was intrigued by the name and <> 😉 and, it is not your typical Body Shop scent. I smelled it and thought “eh not bad” then I sprayed it on. “Eh not bad”. I asked if I could return it if I later decide it does not mix with my chemistry – yes was the answer. “eh I will wait” (did not buy)
…walk around the mall and kept smelling my hand (where I sprayed) and noticed I couldn’t stop smelling my hand (my son was making of me because if you didn’t know, it did look weird lol) a bit later there I was again in the store – “yeah, I am gonna go ahead and buy it” 😉
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It is oriental just like it states here. I love Opuim and Coco etc. so this was up my alley. Spice! 😀 I love warm spicey scents…
However if you are into florals and clean scents, this may not be for you. BUT you should try it on anyway because the dry down was what got me, not the initial spray.
PLEASE DO NOT DISCONTINUE THIS!!!!!!!!! 🙁
kattyul73 – :
Just received this. I am on the fence still.
I get an Opium/Shalimar vibe in this for sure. I tried it on indoors….and it became cloying on me. I think I will try it again outdoors or in the Fall. It is musky and semi-soapy for me in the drydown. It is a scent that I feel I must be “in the right mood” for. I do get a little floral..not much.
And I agree with other reviewers about the nutmeg.
One other new Body Shop scent that I feel is AWESOMENESS…is
RED MUSK. I am totally satisfied with Red Musk,I have the EDP,Oil,and shower gel…very different type musk…spice..wood…NO flowers. GREAT !
I will give the Smoky Poppy another chance and see what transpires on my skin.
olsen182 – :
I really like smoky poppy. First spritz is a shock, surprisingly clean and green, like walking through long wet grass in the early morning; then I get a hint of strawberry before the musk starts to come through; and then black pepper, in particular the very first aromatic grains from the pepper grinder..
Abut five minutes later there’s woodsmoke, perhaps burning rosewood? And then a creamy amber. It’s a very warm, kind, comforting scent.
cahek87 – :
I don’t usually like spices/wood notes but this is oddly charming. It’s not a very “young” smell, but I think that’s why I like it.
mute130 – :
Intoxicating, resinous, woody, soapy & buttery.
Poppy seeds & incense. Nutmeg, cinnamon, maybe licorice?
Softens my usually erratic mood. I find it incredibly calming and soothing. Stays skin close for up to 4/5 hours.
Reminiscent of my childhood – Fresh from a steaming bath, towel atop my head; rummaging through closets brimming with vintage clothing, laden with the remnants of powders & parfums. Dust hanging rife in the air, sunbeams cutting like daggers through the curtain lace.
Edit, 18/8/2015: I must say, a girl walked past me yesterday reeking to high heavens of Smoky Poppy. She must have been doused from head to toe, leaving a muggy fog of it in her wake. Utterly delectable and incredibly distinct. I truly love this scent to death. I’ve never known anything else quite like it.
Edit, 21/06/2017: Maaaan, I just got my mitts on a 90ml 2009 Opium EDT and damn these two scents really are sisters. The opium is a touch smoother and smells more vintage, but they are very close! Amazing. (My previous experience of Opium had been based only vintage EDP versions!)
ander000 – :
Its a reminder of Opium,like a wisper should I say.
But is more wearable and pleasant in hot weather and if you like that type of oriental,go for it.
A nice bottle,a spicy perfume,in great variety of EDT,body lotion,body butter,etc.Nice launch!!!
Something personal: I spritzed Poppy (12 euros) on one hand and on the other one spritz of Aqua Di Goia Jasmin (62 euros).
Poppy survived for 5 hours,Goia for 5 minutes.
Do the math!
president – :
With this one The Body Shop does what it is best at: Create a perfume that is silent enough so that it keeps in the background, and which is clean on the surface but simultaneously has a filthy heart. It is perfect for girls and young women who prefer a feminine look in their everyday life without trying hard to be sexy. This way they can go on well with both boys and girls.
As for the Opium reminiscence: Its undertone is definitely opium, not Opium. Are you getting the difference? Anyone who ever had the pleasure smelling real smoking opium immediately understands this one’s underlying filthiness.
Conclusion: one of Body Shop’s best. It’s a shame that it is to be discontinued. On the other hand, this means it is sold at reduced prices now. Get it as long as it remains available.
****
atd856bedyWelty – :
I love this, it is like Opium but not so overpowering.
It is spicy but floral too. One of my favourite perfumes right now and my favourite new scent from the Body Shop.
reensiple – :
I dont like it personally,its not hideous but its just okay,i dont really know what poppy smells like but i don’t smell anything floral in this perfume, just warm spicy woody sandalwood that’s it
nemat nemat – :
Smoky Poppy by the Body Shop goes by the name Forbidden Flower in Asia. This is watered down Opium with a laundry sheet quality. Pleasant, I think, and slightly masculine. I think Smoky Poppy can pass as unisex. Staying power is an impressive 6 hours.
shalun123 – :
Doesn’t work for me. Turns into salty licorice, and that’s something I like to eat, not wear. Yuck.
mto645bedyWelty – :
On me this is incense layered on top of a sweet soap. That doesn’t sound very interesting, but it is actually. I kept on finding a slight resemblance to Estee’s soapy jasmine, aldehyde and musk creaminess. This is much lighter and not really old fashioned, but the likeness adds a strange and memorable quality.
Moderate sillage and longevity. I tried it in warm weather and it was refreshing. It would make a perfect unisex for those who love a light but intriguing incense .
Shuluibato – :
A great scent – if you are a christmas cookie elf atop the the christmas tree. As a grown-up human, I’ll pass.
DJ500 – :
Thanks to the thoughtful generosity of a Fellow Fragrantican, I can at last sniff happily away at Smoky Poppy! And since I wish all of YOU could also, here is my first impression:
I am smelling a rose with non cloying sweetness, and a cold cream/triple milled soap aura, tinged nicely with incense and light spices.
Nothing loud or earth shattering, and very pleasing in an almost comforting way. The scent is not dry and not juicy, carrying a middle of the road approach between arid and creamy. The spices never take center stage, which could be a positive or a negative, depending on your viewpoint. To me the essence is that of a spicy cold cream or scented skin softener. In other words, for a heavy hitter fan like myself, Smoky Poppy comes off as distinctly comfort food…. NO bad thing. And definitely more interesting and exotic than the light soliflores and white musks largely marketed by this chain. As Body Shop fragrances go, Smoky Poppy is a welcome offering. 😀
Comparison to Opium is inevitable. The heart is similar enough to bring the comparison to mind, but not really adequate for purchasing blind. They are truly different scents altogether, though clearly in the same category.
Although sweeter, what Smoky Poppy actually reminds me of is the more unisex and herbal Cafe-Cafe. Which is perhaps not so surprising, in that it is seen by many as a low cost alternative to Opium. Like Cafe-Cafe, the sillage and longevity are limited, but at this price point I am less than critical. Spray away, and ENJOY…
Good Job, Body Shop!
rodin.evge – :
Oh.My.Goodness. When I tested this last weekend I had no idea what to expect. Well, I used to wear Opium (in my teenage years, yes) but then I realised it became too heavy and too distracting, so I abandoned it. Well, Smoky Poppy smells like a softer, less tenacious and not as sharp version of Opium. It is the best of Opium in my opinion and I can definitely wear it now. It smells smoky, spicy and oriental. Very alluring and sensual. It is still heavier when compared to an average modern fragrance, but I can take this much. 🙂
UPDATE: This was on sale recently and I bought two bottles! 🙂
LabahuaSandro – :
เป็นอีกหนึ่งน้ำหอมที่ชวนให้คนรอบข้างตั้งคำถามมากๆว่า นี่มัน”หอม”เหรอ ???
Foribidden Flower ของ The Body Shop ซึ่งทางนี้ไม่แน่ใจว่าเป็นตัวเดียวกันกับ Smoky Poppy ไหม แต่เดาว่าใช่ เพราะขวดดำๆเหมือนกัน รีวิวกลิ่นก็ว่าคล้ายกัน
ถือว่าเป็นน้ำหอมที่แหวกขนบของ The Body Shop สุดๆ เพราะปกตินางจะมาแนวหวานใส ผลไม้ ดอกไม้สารพัน
แต่ Foribidden Flower นี่ไม่ใช่เลยค่ะ blindbuy มา ก็ลุ้นมาก ฉีดครั้งแรกเจอกลิ่นเปิดไปแทบร้องไห้เสียดายเงิน เพราะมันไปดันเหมือนกลิ่นน้ำหอมกลิ่นเดียวในโลกนี้ที่โก๋ทนไม่ไหว คือ Kenzo jungel ที่ขวดเป็นรูปช้าง เป็นกลิ่นเครื่องเทศหวานๆเอียนๆ จับโน้ตได้เป็นขิงกับเครื่องเทศเหมือนผงมาซาล่า กับมะนาวมั้ง เปรี้ยวนิดเดียว แต่เอียนมากๆ
สัก 5 นาทีผ่านไปค่อย ok หน่อย เพราะกลิ่น top นั้นจางไปอย่างรวดเร็ว เหลือเป็นกลิ่นไม้หอมแห้ง และเหมือน……โอเปี๊ยม !!! เย้ !!! โอเปียม !!!
นี่สงสัยมากๆค่ะ ว่าอะไรดลใจให้ The Body Shop ทำกลิ่นแนวนี้ เพราะไม่ใช่ทางของนางจริงๆ แถมกลิ่นเปิดก็ไม่ค่อยเชิญชวนคนทั่วไป หรือ แฟนประจำ The Body Shop เท่าไหร่
แต่เอาเนาะ พอเหมือน opium เราก็ ok นะ แน่ละ มันบาง จางกว่า opium มาก แต่ขวดเล็กๆพกง่าย เพื่อพกไปเติมวันไหนใช้ opium แล้วเผื่อเติม
ปล.ใครเคยดมดอกป๊อบปี้บ้างคะ ??? ในเวบบอกว่ากลิ่นหลักเป็นกลิ่นดอกป๊อบปี้ เลยอยากรู้ว่ามันเหมือนไหมอ่ะคะ
jokerrazor – :
Not your typical Body Shop perfume! The perfume is very spicy and that strong poppy scent makes it linger all day. I’ve had this perfume for the past month and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. Will certainly be puchasing their body butter and or lotion for sure!
A lighter and cheaper version of YSL Opium.
fieriMaxHarrY – :
Smoky Poppy is spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, etc), lots of incense, a little orange on top, and faint hints of vanilla and chocolate. Oriental gourmand. I find it very wearable, contrary to many fragrances heavy with incense. Reminds me most of CdG Avignon and Chanel Coco — if you like these but find them too strong or pricey, you’ve got to get your nose on TBS Smoky Poppy. For men or women.
minimisha – :
For me, it smells like Guerlain Shalimar…. good job
qwertt – :
I bought this last Saturday, wore it to work on the Monday. In the store it initially smelt to me to be a bit like YSL’s Opium. Think about the name too, Smokey Poppy.
But when worn properly it faded a bit then changed, it also lingered & lingered all day. It even fragranced my colleagues coats in out coat cupboard! Not in a good way.
A shame, I wanted to like it & wear it but I cant.
Dolban – :
Abrasive and deterrent smell to my nose, I could not bring myself to test it on my skin. My boyfriend was slightly more positive and said it smelled like industrial cleaning products.
natahuza – :
I really like this one. It is very different from the body shop’s usual scents as it is deep and dark. I can see why people say it reminds them of a much lighter Opium. I bought the Edt but some reviews are making me want to get the body cream.
stamov – :
I see people in here compare this to Opium. Though I didn’t try Opium this smells like smoke, it’s almost suffocating but the drydown is so orintal & all the smoke is gone. Keep in mind this doesn’t smell like someone got a hot shower, sprayed some fragrance & then smoked a ciggaret, this smells like something is burning, a burning wood or papers maybe? all in all I don’t like this smokiness the body shop latley got themselves into doing so many smokey fragrances without knowing what sexy smokey really smell like, it’s a failur in my book.
mener – :
Initial burst is similar to Opium EDT. Then this soon settles into a light, soapy, soft, spicy, and a bit of a masculine fragrance which doesn’t seem to last or have a sillage. That’s a safe frag and I rather prefer wearing it at home since it has a relaxing aroma.
mmj524Negeltzex – :
Nice bottle (the colors), interesting notes on the paper… however, on my skin this is probably the most unpleasant perfume I’ve tried in a long while! It opens up strong and smoky, but not cozy smoky but rather smoky like when mistakenly using too much lighter fluid when barbequing. Not a pleasant scent and nothing I would like to smell like. It smells chemical and synthetic. Synthetic ingrediens are not necessary a bad thing but here those notes are too strong and smells almost like benzine or some almost dangerous gas that comes right out of an exhaust pipe. Maybe I’m exaggerating due to a headache (maybe caused my trying on too much perfumes in one day) but too me, this smells no good at all. Sorry Body Shop.
dag05rus – :
When I first smelled it, I was quite confused. I didn’t know, if I liked it or not. The first impression was a strong mixture of spices, some green accents, a piece of burning high quality wood and then, in the end I felt some soapy flower notes. I didn’t fall in love… Walked out of the shop quite disappointed that time, because I had high expectations about this one. I kept shopping but the scent was lingering, it became a bit masculine, woody (I felt even a bit of fern) and powdery. Somewhat cozy and in the same time tempting and teasing. Something unusual, a bit strange, not really a love from the first sniff, but I went back and bought that small, black bottle. I like how the perfume grows on me, wraps me in its mysterious aura. Maybe not for everyday wear, but still a sensual, independent and feminine perfume for special mood, special times.
leonidk – :
this is so long lasting and ıt doesnt smell nice. I live in Ankara where the poppies have been collected from and it smells nothing like poppies kind of like the soap in a public toilet:D not very nice guys sorry
kreep1990 – :
I thought this was actually quite nice, at least for the few minutes that it lasted on my skin :/
I can see why people might compare it to “Opium”. On first application I get a strong dose of star anise, a similar root beer-like sweetness and the faintest trail of smoky earth, but the comparison is minute. Imagine “Opium” as a magnificent pagoda temple and “Smoky Poppy” as a tiny key chain souvenir that you buy on your way out.
Within five minutes the sweet, dusky spice turns into a nondescript hand lotion; Another five minutes later, and it is gone altogether.
So don’t kid yourself, this isn’t Opium on the cheap. It absolutely smells like a Body Shop creation, but as far as Body Shop scents go, it is one of the better options.
oleg_21 – :
This stuff is amazing… love it! It truly is horny stuff, I’m going to buy it all so best be quick and get yours! 🙂
dron7720 – :
I can’t fathom how anyone can compare this scent to any of the big classics like Opium, Coco, or others. It’s just as flat as any of the cheaper scents. There’s no depth that can give silage and longevity. I don’t know how that particular poppy smells like but poppies growing naturally here don’t have any particular scent. It’s a shame that The Body Shop won’t tell which scents they have created this one with. If it’s only based on four components where one of them has no particular scent then it truly is a very unsophunsophisticated eau de toilette and nothing that comes anywhere near the classics. On me it comes off nice to a start but then it develops into something less nice and nauseating.
korshun112 – :
Tried this today and couldn’t resist buying most of the range. I agree that it resembles Opium, though a little lighter, but it feels like a high-quality, well-composed perfume, and I am astonished, though delighted, at finding something so cheap to be so good.
I’m surprised by the number of dislikes, but perhaps this is just because many people are shocked to discover this type of adult fragrance produced by a company famous for (imo) boring fruity florals. Well worth a try!
hymera326 – :
If you appreciate Opium, this is for you. If you like spicy fragrances, this is for you. If you feel Opium may be a tad “to in your face,” this is for you. It is a spicy, lighter version of Opium. It has a very nice smell, but doesn’t knock