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YSL Libre vs. Mon Guerlain Comparison

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Libre by YSL has become a pretty popular lavender based fragrance. Another such option, is the even more popular Mon Guerlain. Due to their similarities, they often can get compared and become the final two options that women are deciding on to purchase. In this post, I want to give my comparison of these two perfumes, and go through why I think one is better than the other.

Quick Overview

Mon Guerlain is the better overall fragrance in this comparison, offering a sweeter, smoother, and more balanced blend of lavender, vanilla, tonka bean, and jasmine.

Libre has stronger projection and a bolder floral character, but its orange blossom and lavender combination feels less deep and refined.

Libre is still a solid choice for someone who wants the louder, more youthful option, while Mon Guerlain wins for overall scent quality.

Category YSL Libre EDP Mon Guerlain EDP Winner
Opening Opens with citrus, orange blossom, and a strong lavender presence. Bold and heavily floral from the beginning, with the lavender becoming dominant. Starts with sweet vanilla and tonka bean, creating an almost caramel-like scent. It later shifts toward a smoother combination of lavender and vanilla. Mon Guerlain
Projection Strong and well above average. It projects clearly and has the louder presence of the two fragrances. Moderate projection that remains noticeable without becoming overpowering or filling an entire room. YSL Libre
Longevity Lasts just over 9 hours during testing, with dependable and consistent performance. Usually lasts at least 8 hours and can exceed 10 hours. It has a lower floor but a higher performance ceiling. Mon Guerlain
Versatility Works well for everyday and casual wear through much of the year, but has a somewhat younger and more playful character. Also suitable for daily and casual wear, but fits a wider age range and can transition more easily into dressier or formal occasions. Mon Guerlain
Overall Scent A bold lavender and orange blossom fragrance that becomes creamier as the vanilla develops. Pleasant, but not especially deep or balanced. A smoother and more balanced lavender-vanilla fragrance, with jasmine, tonka bean, and an appealing caramel-like opening adding extra richness. Mon Guerlain

Tale of the Tape: Mon Guerlain vs. YSL Libre

Mon Guerlain

Notes include: jasmine, vanilla, lavender, sandalwood, tonka bean

Click here to try: Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau De Parfum Spray 100ml/3.3oz

Read my review: Mon Guerlain EDP

Libre EDP

Notes include: lavender, white musks, orange flower, vanilla, orchid

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum Spray for Women 90ml/3oz, clear

Read my review: Libre EDP

Opening

Mon Guerlain starts things off with a sweet aroma of vanilla and tonka bean. Though, the way that the fragrance mixes with other notes in its composition, it starts to develop a caramel-like scent.

Then, Mon Guerlain will shift and become more about the lavender and vanilla notes, striking a somewhat similar smell to Libre.

Libre begins with citrus, but is already heavily floral from the start. Orange blossom is paired with the lavender early on, but the lavender will take on the much stronger role between the two. 

Which is better? I prefer the start of Mon Guerlain. You still get the lavender note like YSL Libre, but you also get that sweeter and delicious opening. I think that it smells better and also more interesting.

Edge: Mon Guerlain

Projection

Mon Guerlain has a moderate sillage overall. It’ll be noticeable and project itself fairly well, but isn’t going to overtake a room with a normal amount of spraying.

Libre is firmly in the strong camp. Not the most powerful scent that I’ve come across, but it is well above average, especially among most popular designer scents. Both have nice performance, but Libre is a notch above.

Edge: Libre

Longevity

During testing, Libre would last on my skin for just over 9 hours. While it does have the stronger sillage, I actually get better performance most of the time from Mon Guerlain.

So, Mon Guerlain will do 8 hours at the low end, but it does go over 10 hours. It has a higher ceiling, but lower floor when compared to the Saint Laurent perfume.

Edge: Mon Guerlain

 

Versatility

Both of these scents can be worn for much of the year, outside of the summertime. So, seasonally they are about equals. 

They are both very versatile, being daily wears, that can also be worn casually. I’d say that Mon Guerlain has the edge, as it can venture closer to formal wear and doesn’t skew as much to the younger age range as Libre.

Edge: Mon Guerlain

Overall Scent

Libre is an interesting fragrance and has it merits, but I’m not in love with it. It’s a bold lavender fragrance, that dries down into a creamier scent, with its vanilla note. Not a very deep scent and has an emphasis on the floral notes, including that opening orange blossom.

Mon Guerlain is just better to my nose, overall. It also has the lavender and vanilla, but feels more balanced, especially when the jasmine comes into play. Beyond that, the opening sweetness is a great touch, and Mon Guerlain is smoother/creamier.

Mon Guerlain pretty easily wins this one. Libre isn’t a bad perfume, it just doesn’t reach the same level as its competitor.

Since I first wrote this post, YSL has launched a slew of different Libre variants. The best that I’ve come across is Le Parfum…which is actually better than Mon Guerlain.

Winner: Mon Guerlain

Mon Paris Intensement by YSL

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Mon Paris Intensement is a flanker fragrance of the original and fairly popular, Mon Paris from Saint Laurent. It was released in 2020 and I recently bought a sample of this fragrance to give it a whirl and see if it’s actually a worthwhile scent. How does it smell? Does it last long? Please continue below for my full take on this YSL perfume.

My Verdict

Mon Paris Intensement is a sweet floral fragrance that opens with black currant, rose, and patchouli before becoming softer, muskier, and more heavily centered on rose and peony.

I enjoy the early fruit-chouli stage most, and the scent feels like a slight improvement over the original Mon Paris in both aroma and performance.

Overall, it is a very solid casual fragrance that offers good value when found at a reasonable price.

What does Mon Paris Intensement Smell Like?

Notes include: datura, Centifolia Rose, cashmeran wood, black currant, white musk

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Intensement Women EDP Spray Floral 3 Ounce

🌹 Mon Paris Intensement by YSL — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Sweet Fruity Floral Woody
Key Notes Black Currant, Rose, Peony, Datura, Patchouli, Cashmeran Wood, White Musk
Season Fall, Winter, Spring, Mild to Moderately Warm Weather
Occasion Casual Wear, Daily Wear, Dates, Night Out, Social Events
Longevity Usually around 8–9 hours, with some wearings reaching up to 10 hours
Sillage Above average — projects well with a few sprays without becoming overwhelming
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.9 / 10
Quick Verdict A sweet rose-centered floral with black currant, patchouli, peony, cashmeran, and musk. The early fruity stage is the highlight, while the dry down becomes a softer musky rose. Strong performance and good versatility make it a solid value, although the scent is not especially original.

My Full Review

A woody floral chypre, a bouquet of flowers as grand as the Eiffel Tower. The hypnotic accord of Datura flower is heightened by the elegance of Centifolia Rose absolute and the sensuality of Cashmeran wood. The scent of mad love, to be lived intensely.

The opening of Intensement is similar to the original Mon Paris. Black currant (other berry notes, also) is stronger here and the datura accord is toned down, but it’s pretty similar overall.

Another main difference, is that the rose note here is much more prominent throughout the entire wear. That comes through early on with the patchouli, creating an early fruit-chouli type of fragrance.

That will fade, however, and the rose and peony really take over the composition. The patchouli pretty consistent during the entirety of the wear. But, those berry notes start to fall by the wayside and fall pretty far from prominence.

The result is a rose, peony, and datura blend with a sweetness covering it. From there add some cashmeran wood and muskiness from the base and you’ve pretty much have experienced the entire scent.

The final dry down is more of a musky rose blend, for maybe the last hour or two that it lasts on my skin.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Mon Paris Intensement is a strong perfume, though, not completely overwhelming. It is safely above average and can project itself well with only a few sprays. The sillage is solid overall and it doesn’t just cut out early to become a skin scent.

It can last for up to 10 hours, on the skin. But, I mostly got 8-9 hours of solid wear out of it. So, that’s more along the lines of what to expect on a daily basis, with some additional time on occasion.

The performance is one of the strengths of this YSL perfume and you get a good deal based on what you’re paying for it.

Seasonally, it can it in a wide range of climates, excepting the extreme heat of summer. It’s not completely terrible when it’s hot, but the fragrance definitely isn’t at its best. Ideally, slightly cool to moderate temperatures is when Mon Paris Intensement shines.

Mon Paris Intensement can be worn in a variety of situations, but I wouldn’t call it a formal sort of scent. It feels like it skews toward the younger crowd and is best served as a casual scent, either during the day or night.

Overall Impressions of Mon Paris Intensement

Do I like this perfume? I actually do enjoy it. It’s still not a love for me, but I think that it is better than the original, on balance. From the smell to the performance, Intensement just gives you a bit more than the original (which was pretty decent).

I really do like the early sweet stages of this scent. The rose, the black currant, and the patchouli are a familiar but enjoyable pairing. The main knock that I’d give to Mon Paris Intensement is that it isn’t very original.

I mean, not only is it a flanker to the original, but it has a decent amount of overlap with a ton of other scents, like Armani Si…but doesn’t smell as good.

It’s a nice scent, nothing spectacular, and not one of the top perfumes from YSL. Nevertheless, if you can good a nice price for it, this can totally find a way in your rotation. It does everything well and does provide a good deal of value.

Burberry Goddess vs YSL Libre

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Burberry Goddess has become a very popular fragrance for women over the past few years. Another now pretty standard option is Libre by YSL. It has spawned a bunch of different flanker perfumes of the formula, but the original is still quite well loved.

But, which of these two perfumes smells better? Which of them lasts longer? Which is the fragrance that you should buy?

Tale of the Tape: Goddess vs. Libre

Burberry Goddess

Notes include: lavender, vanilla, cacao, ginger, vanilla absolute, vanilla caviar

Click here to try: Goddess by Burberry

Read my review: Goddess

Libre EDP

Notes include: lavender, white musks, orange flower, vanilla, orchid

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum Spray for Women 90ml/3oz, clear

Read my review: Libre EDP

Opening

Libre eau de parfum opens with a vibrant blast of orange blossom (possibly with other citrus notes mixed in) alongside lavender, which grows increasingly the focus as it develops.

The fragrance has a soapy, somewhat musky quality with a creamy undertone that runs throughout. As it evolves, the lavender takes center stage while the musk becomes more pronounced.

The orchid is much more subdued compared to what you get with something like Libre Intense, and the vanilla stays in the background rather than leading the composition.

Goddess takes a sweet rather than tart direction, moving away from any fruity elements. Here, vanilla emerges early accompanied by cacao notes, but there’s also a ginger component that adds lovely freshness right from the start.

Despite being vanilla-forward, it feels lighter and cooler than you’d typically expect from such perfumes.

Which is better? I think that I prefer how Goddess starts out versus the YSL. It’s not a massive advantage, but I just like the sweeter notes and use of ginger.

Edge: Goddess

Projection

Libre delivers solid performance. I’d place it in the upper moderate to strong category for intensity. For a mainstream designer fragrance, it projects well and maintains a noticeable presence in your personal space even after the initial spray settles.

Goddess never reaches the same intensity levels as Libre. I anticipated it might be stronger going in, but it actually maintains moderate strength throughout its wear.

Most of the time it sits at what you might call a lighter moderate level. It’s not weak by any means, just not demanding attention, like I thought it might.

Edge: Libre

Longevity

Libre delivers 8-9 hours of longevity on my skin, which is pretty much ideal for most occasions. Others in the series can go longer, but the EDP is still solid.

Goddess clocks in at around 6.5 hours maximum. It doesn’t drop much below that threshold, but it lacks the endurance that Libre offers.

The performance is a clear cut edge for the YSL.

Edge: Libre

Versatility

Seasonally, both are good in the autumn and winter months. I think that Goddess, can do just fine in the springtime too, but Libre is better at it between them.

Libre is a great option for those who want a daytime wear. It’s stronger, but it fits in well without being overly sweet. While not formal, it is more suited to something like that than the Burberry.

With Goddess, you can wear it in the daytime or nighttime. It’s not a nightlife beast either, the sweetness isn’t too unbearable or anything for most occasions.

There’s not a huge gulf between these fragrances, but I’d give Libre the slight edge.

Edge: Libre

Overall Scent

Overall, which of these two fragrances do I prefer?

Libre EDP is an appealing fragrance with a distinctly floral character. If you’re seeking a lavender and orange blossom combination, this could be your match. It’s not overly complex, but it wears nicely.

Libre also has the better performance between these two scents.

The opening of Burberry Goddess is delightful. The heart of things, with vanilla and lavender works beautifully too, staying balanced without becoming overwhelming while maintaining an airy quality.

The dry down becomes fairly straightforward with heavy vanilla and some amber presence, yet Goddess remains enjoyable throughout.

However, when it comes to which fragrance I enjoy smelling more, I’ll go with the Burberry. It’s not a whole lot better, but I think that the composition overall just as a better scent.

Winner: Goddess

Libre vs Libre Intense by YSL

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Libre from YSL has sort of been all over the place since its release a few years back. It’s success lead to the release of Libre Intense, as a strengthened flankers scent. I grabbed samples of each of them for my upcoming reviews on these perfumes, but wanted to first do a comparison post. Which smells better? Is the one to buy?

Tale of the Tape: Libre vs. Intense

Libre EDP

Notes include: lavender, white musks, orange flower, vanilla, orchid

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum Spray for Women 90ml/3oz, clear

Read my review: Libre EDP

Libre Intense

Notes include: lavender, orange blossom, orchid, vanilla

Click here to try: Yves Saint Laurent for Women Libre 1.6 oz Eau de Parfum Intense Spray

Opening

Libre kicks off with a strong burst of the orange blossom (maybe some additional citrus fruit spritzed in) and the lavender, which will only grown more powerful.

It’s soapy, somewhat musky, and has a definite creaminess throughout. 

The main change that I get during the rest of the wear is the lavender becoming dominant and the musk coming out more. Very little orchid when compared to Intense and the vanilla isn’t a front and center.

Meanwhile, Libre Intense starts sweeter for me, but still not super sugary or anything. Less lavender/musk soapiness, a lot more orchid, and the orange blossom is about the same. Vanilla is a bigger player for the entire duration of the wear. 

Which do I prefer? I enjoy Intense a bit more than the original. It’s not a wide margin, but I like the different facets and the toned down lavender.

It actually reminds me of a more feminized Stronger with You by Armani or one of those flankers.

Edge: Intense

Projection

Libre isn’t a weak fragrance. I’d rate it as being at least in the upper range of moderate, if not firmly in the strong camp. As a mainstream designer wear, it’s got plenty of projection ability and will be very noticeable in the air around you, even after the opening act.

However, as by design, it doesn’t match up to the abilities of Intense. Libre Intense isn’t the strongest fragrance ever, but it for sure delivers the power. Bold with a pretty massive reach, at least for a time.

This category is easy for Intense, but that doesn’t mean that Libre isn’t great in its own right.

Edge: Intense

Longevity

Again, both of these perfumes are great with their performances. Libre will go 8-9 hours, on my skin. Which, all things considered, is about what you’d want in most situations.

Libre Intense goes into the double digit hours. Maybe 12-ish or a little longer. YSL didn’t cheap out when creating these formulations.

Testing out Intense numerous times, it just seems to want to keep going, even with a pretty small amount applied. It takes this category too.

Edge: Intense

Versatility

This is where Libre EDP gets the edge. It’s lighter formulation, allows it to fit into daytime environments, where Intense wouldn’t do as well. Intense does strike me as being more of a nighttime wear.

Also, Intense is pretty much a cold weather scent. If it’s not too warm, it’ll be fine, but above that it will melt. EDP isn’t for hotter temperatures, but it can venture into spring without issue.

Edge: Libre

 

Overall Scent

I like both of these fragrances. I’m not in love with either, but for what they are, you get a pleasing aroma and good performance. YSL did well with this line.

Libre EDP is an attractive fragrance. It’s much more floral. If you want a lavender and orange blossom mix, this might be the one for you. Not too complicated, but a nice wear.

Libre Intense is better, in my opinion. Not just because of the better performance, but also, I think it has more depth and better balance. I like that the lavender isn’t as heavy. The orchid is improved and the vanilla gets ramped up.

The formula is similar, naturally, but the balance of the notes themselves are just better overall. If you’re a fan of lavender in perfumes you can go with either of these for some good designer exposure to that note. 

It’s not a huge win for Intense, but it gets the nod.

Update: Coming back to these fragrances, I do still prefer Intense. Thus far, it’s my second favorite fragrance in the Libre line of perfumes. However, I think that Le Parfum is the top pick and the one I’d go with. 

Le Parfum is thicker and a bit different from the rest. But, it’s the best formulation and is more similar to these two releases during its dry down period.

Winner: Libre Intense

11 Best Smelling Yves Saint Laurent Perfumes for Women

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Yves Saint Laurent is one of my favorite fragrance houses there is. Two of the first bottle of cologne that I bought were Body Kouros and Opium Pour Homme. Both of these are among my favorites to wear on the cooler days and nights of fall and winter.

Needless to say, there are also many YSL scents on the women’s side of things that I also absolutely adore. For this list, I have selected what I feel to be the best offerings by Yves Saint Laurent for ladies.

Favorite YSL Perfumes for Her

Note: During this update, I was planning on pruning off some of the older and discontinued fragrances. One that I did remove was Cinema. Well, YSL re-released it this year.

So, that’s definitely one to try out. Not sure for how long it’ll be available. But, I’ve kept some of these picks on here, in case they do find their way back into production too. Also, I’ve added newer picks to expand things. 

belle d'opium review

The Better Black

Black Opium Le Parfum- The Black Opium series is pretty bland with a lot of their releases. Fine, for the most part, but nothing seemingly that good.

That was, until Le Parfum was released. To me, this is the best of the bunch as of now. I’ve smelled Over Red once, which I liked, but I can’t say it’s better than Black Opium Le Parfum.

Cinnamon, vanilla, coffee, and a touch of green mandarin. This one starts off sweet, but it’s got that spicy kick. Sort of starts like a warm coffee drink.

Jasmine and orange flower will emerge out of that and give it more balance. But, this one isn’t too complicated, vanilla and coffee with a light floral blend. But, the perfume is very attractive and does the Black Opium name a great service. Black Opium Le Parfum review

Floral Powdery Scent

Paris By Yves Saint Laurent For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 4.2 Oz.
A wonderfully feminine perfume named after The City of Lights. It is a long-lasting fragrance that isn’t overpowering and includes notes of rose, amber, mimosa, moss, sandalwood, and orange flower.

This is a classic type of floral, with rose, violet, and iris leading the way. It can be quite powdery, so, if that’s not your thing maybe stay away from this.

However, I wouldn’t put that down as too much of a deterrent, because this fragrance is still beautiful in its vintage presentation.

paris

Top Mon Paris Fragrance

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Intensement Women EDP Spray Floral 3 Ounce– The original Mon Paris release wasn’t bad. However, I think that Intensement is for sure the better smelling overall perfume.

It starts off with the same black currant and berry accord as the original. Though, Intensement tones down the use of datura, and has a more prominent rose note.

With the fruits and patchouli early on, Mon Paris Intensement has a fruit-chouli vibe, but the rose and peony will take over the composition.

The sillage and longevity are good here. In testing, this one got me 8-9 hours on the skin, and it wasn’t a weak skin scent for that duration. Read my Full Review

Favorite Libre Perfume

Libre Le Parfum– Le Parfum is my personal favorite from the YSL Libre series of perfumes. I wasn’t big on the original, Intense was better, and Platine is fine.

This, however, is a really fantastic release from the designer.

This is warm and cozy with a toned down lavender note, especially in the beginning. The citrus top notes are paired with ginger, saffron, honey, vanilla, and orange blossom. Yes, there’s a lot going on, but it’s well put together.

It will move toward being a honeyed vanilla and the lavender will really come into its own. Still, not as dominant as in the EDP for example.

Plenty of body with this one, it’s rich, with a great projection and lasts beyond ten hours on skin. Worth trying out for sure. Libre Le Parfum

Best Le Vestiaire des Parfums Scent

Trench by Yves Saint Laurent- Trench is my favorite Le Vestiaire des Parfums option from YSL, that leans toward women while being unisex. A lot of designers now have these higher priced niche perfumes, but most of them seem to be loaded with amber, oud, rose, etc.

Trench on the other hand, is a beautiful citrus floral with notes of iris, cedar, musk, and bergamot. What sets it apart is the infusion of fig and a nice tangerine. Yes, the iris is powdery, but it isn’t overly so despite it being the lead ingredient.

This one is a musky citrus floral up top, which dries down into a woody floral. The citrus notes are there but don’t come across as a super tart and juicy. Instead, they play the background and support the main structure.

Very subtle fragrance, so don’t expect a huge sillage. Though, the longevity is actually great in its understated elegance.

Best Winter Fragrance

OPIUM For Women By YVES SAINT LAURENT Eau de Toilette Spray 3 oz
An exotic classic that is spicy and oriental in its presentation. Mandarin, myrrh, jasmine, and bergamot. Opium is a sensually intriguing experience that drives the imagination to dream up distant lands.

Beautiful. Obviously, since the release in the 1970s, this perfume has undergone reformulations as just about everything has to.

However, the newer incarnation, is still a very nice fragrance. It still has its spicy, warm, and sweet notes with its underlying herbal and citrus tones that waft up throughout the wear. Opium has retained its charm and is actually a breathe of fresh air when compared to many newer releases.

Having access to the classic formula, would be great, but Opium is still a fantastic option for women; especially when compared with many other perfumes out there. Opium EDT review

Classic Yves Saint Laurent

Rive Gauche By Yves Saint Laurent For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz– A blast from the past, this 1970s fragrance is a sure fire classic.

Notes of sandalwood, oakmoss, honeysuckle, gardenia, and others form an intense, clean, and powdery scent. Unique, inspiring, and long-lasting.

Rive Gauche opens up with a icy shot of aldehydes, light crisp fruit notes, and a further dewy/greenish sort of aroma. Personally, I tend to pick up a peach note, as the main aspect of the fruit accord.

At least, with the latest decant I tried out, that’s what really came across early. Not massive, but it’s there.

It blends together as a powdery smell, but underneath you can pick out the floral notes such as rose and gardenia.

Plus, the fresh oak moss, vetiver, and other woody elements come together to create a clean and simply sophisticated perfume. Rive Gauche review

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Another Libre Scent

Yves Saint Laurent for Women Libre 1.6 oz Eau de Parfum Intense Spray– Libre Intense is the follow up to the popular YSL Libre. The thing is, Intense is the better perfume, due to its balance and deeper profile.

As I wrote earlier in this post, Le Parfum is now my favorite so far in the series.

Libre Intense begins as a sweeter fragrance and less of a complete lavender bomb. This allows Intense to not be as much of a soapy sort of scent and they really ramp up the vanilla and orchid notes in this version.

The performance is also fantastic. The original was no slouch, but Libre Intense will go for over 12 hours, and maintains a powerful stillage. If you do want the super lavender punch, go with the original. Intense is still better for most folks, however.

Soft and Sweet Vanilla

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3 Ounce
A discontinued YSL release which features notes of lily of the valley, black currant, bergamot, and other green notes.

Manifesto is a lovely and soft fragrance  that is both sweet and captivating.

It starts out with the black currant and bergamot, which are both sweet and tart together, and get paired with a creamy vanilla note.

Manifesto dries down to a green/woody floral, with vanilla and tonka bean sitting on top. This is an attractive daily wear fragrance, that isn’t too loud, but still smells wonderful.

I’m not sure how much this is around still. So, you might have to track Manifesto down online, if you’re interested in trying it out.

manifesto

Most Unique Fragrance

Belle D’Opium FOR WOMEN by Yves Saint Laurent – 1.6 oz EDP Spray– Belle D’Opium is now discontinued, so, if you want to get a bottle it’s pretty much online only. This take on the Opium name is laden with fruits like peach and mandarin.

However, it also features warm and smoky incense. Plus, floral notes like lily, rose, and gardenia.

It a deep and exciting blend, which hits many different aromas, and goes from sweet to spicy to floral to woody and everything in between. Oh, and let’s not forget to mention, the prime role that the tobacco note plays in the whole thing.

The tobacco is more of a sweet and cured note than an unprocessed green-ish type of fragrances. Blended with the smokiness, you get a sweet and woodsy fragrance, with a lot of depth. If you can find a bottle around, it is well worth a try. Belle d’Opium review

Most Popular YSL Perfume

Yves Saint Laurent Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, Black Opium, 3 Ounce– Black Opium has become a best seller in the women’s perfume space over the past few years. I think that it is good enough to include it on the list of the top YSL offerings, now.

Black Opium, would seemingly seem like it would be a darker fragrance, but it is actually quite sweet.

It is led by coffee and vanilla, as its main notes, along with warm pink pepper and cedar. This is warm, sweet, and powerful but not for everyone. Sure, it has mass appeal, but some think that the sweetness is too much and the perfume can become too enveloping.

I generally like Black Opium and I think that it has also spawned some fairly nice flanker scents, as well, such as Intense. Though, none of them are all that amazing, when compared to the original.

It’s pretty much a cold to moderate climate wear, so, it won’t get too much use in summer or if you live in a tropical area. Black Opium Review