Boots shoppers can buy a 50ml bottle of YSL Black Opium Over Red Eau De Parfum for £50 as part of the store's early Black Friday sale, a £57 reduction from its usual £107 price. The deal is available while stocks last.
Fragrance details and other retailer offers
The scent is described by Boots as "captivating, unparalleled in provocation, deliberately seductive". It blends notes of black coffee, orange blossom, and vanilla from the original YSL Black Opium, with an added twist of cherry accord and jasmine.
Similar perfume deals are available at other retailers this Black Friday. Superdrug launched its Black Friday deals on November 4, including the Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet (50ml for £30, down from £77). The Perfume Shop has offers such as Gucci Bamboo (down from £95 to £39.99) or the Lady Million by Rabanne (80ml now £69.99 instead of £110).
Shopper reviews and mixed feedback
Hundreds of shoppers have praised the perfume on Boots' website, with many claiming the YSL scent helped them receive "so many compliments". In the reviews, one said: "Amazing, luxurious and smells divine! This scent is my all-time favourite."
Another put: "I have fallen in love hard and fast with this perfume. I've always been a fan of the original YSL Black Opium and this takes the classic scent to a new level." Someone else said: "This scent is similar to the regular black opium but the cherry adds a fun twist. I get compliments on it all the time."
One more recommended: "This is a perfect perfume for winter." A fifth added: "I love this - especially for date night." One customer said: "I always get compliments whilst wearing it."
Critical reviews and overall sentiment
Some people were critical of YSL's take on the classic Black Opium. One posted online that the fragrance was "overpowering and instantly gave [them] a headache". Another said that they "can't smell it anymore after 10 minutes", whilst a third claimed: "This reminds me of a cough medicine. If you like this, you will probably love this perfume."
The majority of customers were full of praise for the fragrance. One more five-star review said: "One of the best soft but elegant perfumes. It’s like wearing velvet." Another said: "I absolutely love the way this smells. I have worn Opium for 30 years and when I tried the Red Opium, let’s just say I have to have two bottles of this at all times!"
