Yesterday I tried opium for the first time. A 69ml bottle from the year 83. Now I understand the name of the perfume. It's intoxicating and addictive. Without a doubt one of the best Orientals ever made. It's like an orchestrated symphony where everything makes sense
You've described original Opium to a tee. My mom wore it and/or Chanel No.5 - I've worn both ever since as well but have noticed both were changed into a rather cheap knock-off version, so I often purchase vintage original (I saved the bottles from my teens and 20s late 80s, early 90s so I know exactly what to look for in print, etc...- so that's what I always seek and buy. I'm in my fifties now and still yearn for my mother, so this is the next best thing to remembering/honoring her when I'm able to find and wear them. Anyhow - Totally awesome video - Great memories. Thanks so much. GB/TC.
Omg you are anazing full of knowledge and how you talk i like you so much 🤗 Opium lover and collector just got one vitage today with a tessel OMG nothing can compare with vintage. Thank you for your effort and keep up the good work 👍
Just because it has a 2, doesn't mean it came in a gift set. The batch codes were painted on. So, they could wear off. The bottle you have is called The Gold Round Cap. It was used from 1991 to 2003. Parfums Corps was the first distributor. Sanofi was the second. Parfums Corps was to 1993. Then Sanofi thereafter. YSL used bottles and boxes interchangeably. Meaning I have a Parfums Corps but the batch code is 1995. The Non-Removable Red Cap was first. Both bottle types' batch date years are the first number. If you have a Gold Cap and its batch date starts with a 7, then the year is 1997. It will most likely be a Sanofi. The Gucci Period started in 2003. It has a removable Red Cap. I hope this helps you identify the beloved Opium.
Dear Sheba, I'll be waiting for the review of NU. I love NU, especially the dark blue version of eau de toilette. I've stocked up on this perfume. Unforunately, it's really hard to find the edp disc version in Poland nowadays😔 I miss it so much! NU is an enigmatic potion. I've finally found the 1977 version of Opium (the sealed 60ml splash bottle). OMG! It's nine years older than me😎 Wearing it as a man, I feel like Aladdin running among the stands of an oriental market. It's sublime. Thank You for these fantastic reviews.
Nice recap. I remember smelling my sister’s bottle of Opium way, way back and thinking, whoa too strong. Lol. I have a small bottle of that Organza that I’ve had for years. I’ll have to investigate.
Nothing compares to original Opium!! Love it. But aside from that, have you tried any of the flankers like Opium Orchide de chine, etc.? I never hear about them, even though I think some were quite beautiful.
oh... brings back great memories ! Jontue one of my all time favorites ! Funny I remember my mother being so offended that it was named Opium ...haha (even though she bought a bottle)
Where can I get the original opuim asap it for my wife she love it but I can't find she be shock if I found a bottle , please let me know where or who I can buy from love to get befor her birthday end of April 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
@@SuperLadySheba thank you I found a few on other sites but they all seem to have bad reviews mostly fake perfume people be getting ,I will try eBay thank you , ps is the new shape bottle that says it a new version of the original is would that be close to it ? Or is it totally different
Then i own the same vintage bottle. I only got the chance to own the vintage miniature version in EDP which i find so much sweeter and different from the EDT ! Keep up the good work ! I love vintage perfumes.... Hate the sweet candy era ...
Hey Sheba! Do you remember the Opium commercial where Linda Evangelista buys that dude as a sex-slave? That kinda sums up the fragrance for me. :-D Haha! The bottle you've got there looks like the Eau de Toilette classic Opium. Still old-school, but different than the parfum. More screechy and scratchy. The bottle that you described as square with a tassel, THAT'S the parfum. :-) It's smoother, and sensual as all get out!!! Love ya, and good haul!
It's coming back to me now!!LOLI do remember that commercial AND I think the original magazine Opium ads had a naked blonde just to add to the OPIUM name drama!XOXO
You know what? Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or however you can. I've got two bottles of the vintage parfum, and I'd be happy to send one to you if you'd like. :-D
All of the oriental fragrances battled in the 80s...Opium, Cinnabar, Ciara, Royal Secret, Interlude...all gorgeous
Yesterday I tried opium for the first time. A 69ml bottle from the year 83. Now I understand the name of the perfume. It's intoxicating and addictive. Without a doubt one of the best Orientals ever made. It's like an orchestrated symphony where everything makes sense
It's a brilliant composition that reaches into the depths of the soul,animalistic yet controlled with smoldering intensity!!Love it!!XOXO
You've described original Opium to a tee. My mom wore it and/or Chanel No.5 - I've worn both ever since as well but have noticed both were changed into a rather cheap knock-off version, so I often purchase vintage original (I saved the bottles from my teens and 20s late 80s, early 90s so I know exactly what to look for in print, etc...- so that's what I always seek and buy. I'm in my fifties now and still yearn for my mother, so this is the next best thing to remembering/honoring her when I'm able to find and wear them. Anyhow - Totally awesome video - Great memories. Thanks so much. GB/TC.
Thanks so much for this great comment! Fragrance is memory- so happy you saved the old bottles!!💯
I remember the original opium - it was deep, sexy and exotic. I loved it! Xx
One hell of a stunner for sure!XOXO
You nailed it!!! Sexy wasn't the word. I had men follow me and ask me what I was wearing. I told them. They wanted it for their partner.
Omg you are anazing full of knowledge and how you talk i like you so much 🤗 Opium lover and collector just got one vitage today with a tessel OMG nothing can compare with vintage. Thank you for your effort and keep up the good work 👍
Thanks you so much for the lovely compliment!!Yes the vintage is beyond compare-enjoy!XOXO
I had that exact bottle of Opium. I purchased mine in 1994. It lasted FOR EVER!!!
Oh now I have a time frame fir this bottle!!TY!!
Opium was my first adult, department store perfume that I bought with my own money. I was enchanted, and probably wore way too much of it! 😄
Ahh but it's so stunning!XOXO How could you resist!
Just because it has a 2, doesn't mean it came in a gift set.
The batch codes were painted on. So, they could wear off.
The bottle you have is called The Gold Round Cap.
It was used from 1991 to 2003.
Parfums Corps was the first distributor.
Sanofi was the second.
Parfums Corps was to 1993. Then Sanofi thereafter.
YSL used bottles and boxes interchangeably.
Meaning I have a Parfums Corps but the batch code is 1995.
The Non-Removable Red Cap was first.
Both bottle types' batch date years are the first number.
If you have a Gold Cap and its batch date starts with a 7, then the year is 1997.
It will most likely be a Sanofi.
The Gucci Period started in 2003. It has a removable Red Cap.
I hope this helps you identify the beloved Opium.
Yes Thank you so much!!
Dear Sheba, I'll be waiting for the review of NU. I love NU, especially the dark blue version of eau de toilette. I've stocked up on this perfume. Unforunately, it's really hard to find the edp disc version in Poland nowadays😔 I miss it so much! NU is an enigmatic potion. I've finally found the 1977 version of Opium (the sealed 60ml splash bottle). OMG! It's nine years older than me😎 Wearing it as a man, I feel like Aladdin running among the stands of an oriental market. It's sublime. Thank You for these fantastic reviews.
love the video... YSL sold to Sanofi, then to Gucci, then to LOreal
Sheba I'm mesmerised.. anything Opium i just jump to.. ty so much from Australia 🇦🇺
Your so welcome!!❤
Hey girl love the video. That bottle was from the late 70s early 80s. The late 90' to 2010 bottle was same shape just didn't have the raised ridges.
Thank you!!
@@SuperLadySheba My pleasure.
I love the first bottle it's intoxicating!!! My absolute favorite in the world!!!
So beautiful 🤩
Nice recap. I remember smelling my sister’s bottle of Opium way, way back and thinking, whoa too strong. Lol. I have a small bottle of that Organza that I’ve had for years. I’ll have to investigate.
Most of the mini bottles are from the early 2000's-This bottle of Opium is very tame and pleasant!LOL!
Nothing compares to original Opium!! Love it. But aside from that, have you tried any of the flankers like Opium Orchide de chine, etc.? I never hear about them, even though I think some were quite beautiful.
oh... brings back great memories ! Jontue one of my all time favorites ! Funny I remember my mother being so offended that it was named Opium ...haha (even though she bought a bottle)
Of course she did!LOL!
Dear Sheba, could You, please, prepare a review of NU by Yves Saint Laurent? NU is probably the most mysterious fragrance ever created.
I love Nu so much!!! Yes I can !!😎👌
I used to love Jontue. Where did you buy the Opium? Does the Opium smell similar to Jean Paul Gaultier’s Scandal (the dry down)?
Etsy I think:)
Where can I get the original opuim asap it for my wife she love it but I can't find she be shock if I found a bottle , please let me know where or who I can buy from love to get befor her birthday end of April 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Look on eBay for a vintage full bottle or partial bottle- also look on Etsy for vintage fragrances!!😎💕💐
@@SuperLadySheba thank you I found a few on other sites but they all seem to have bad reviews mostly fake perfume people be getting ,I will try eBay thank you , ps is the new shape bottle that says it a new version of the original is would that be close to it ? Or is it totally different
@@michaelosullivan4989 go on Pinterest and search vintage Opium fragrance for pictures of older bottles 👍
@@michaelosullivan4989 close to it!!
Hi ! Thank you for this great review ! is your OPIUM EDP or EDT ?
This is the edt-TY for watching!!
Then i own the same vintage bottle. I only got the chance to own the vintage miniature version in EDP which i find so much sweeter and different from the EDT !
Keep up the good work ! I love vintage perfumes.... Hate the sweet candy era ...
This my mother’s favorite scent. Where can I buy a bottle of this?
Try eBay !! XOXO
@@SuperLadySheba is it the same? it has different packaging or its a flunker?
@@depaima44 It depends on the year of the batch-different looks of bottles.You can research to find out which year the bottle is made XOXO
Great review of one of my beloved Oriental fragrance, Opium. BTW where do you find these bottles
Ebay,etsy,fragrance outlets
@@SuperLadySheba Nice, I need to check then out. And fragrance outlets like perfumania?
@@deltaboy767 Absolutely!You might get older bottles which is preferred
Hey Sheba! Do you remember the Opium commercial where Linda Evangelista buys that dude as a sex-slave? That kinda sums up the fragrance for me. :-D Haha! The bottle you've got there looks like the Eau de Toilette classic Opium. Still old-school, but different than the parfum. More screechy and scratchy. The bottle that you described as square with a tassel, THAT'S the parfum. :-) It's smoother, and sensual as all get out!!! Love ya, and good haul!
It's coming back to me now!!LOLI do remember that commercial AND I think the original magazine Opium ads had a naked blonde just to add to the OPIUM name drama!XOXO
YEEEEEES!!! :-D I now want to put some on, even though it's getting late, and it'd smell weird with what I've got on! :-p
@@alex_pearl I will keep searching for some vintage bottles!!XOXO
You know what? Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or however you can. I've got two bottles of the vintage parfum, and I'd be happy to send one to you if you'd like. :-D
@@alex_pearl I will!TY!
I’m trying Jontue now..
Let me know what you think!XOXO
I had the original from the 70s but eventually gave it away. Sure wish I hadn’t.
That is sad-it was amazing!!
Where can we purchase the vintage bottle?
Try eBay or Etsy or estate sales 🎉
Where did you get these?
estate sale
U are sooo beautiful 😻
Thanks so much😊
Sorry Lady, But You don't have the class to wear DUNE from Dior