The frantic shopping of Black Friday might be over, but the savings are most certainly not. Retailers across the UK are continuing the discount frenzy with Cyber Weekend and Cyber Monday sales, offering a second chance to grab incredible bargains.
One of the most standout offers comes from the beauty retailer LookFantastic, which has slashed the price of a cult favourite luxury fragrance. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Glitter Eau de Parfum has received a massive 50% discount, making it an irresistible treat for the festive season.
A Sparkling Discount for a Glittering Scent
Normally retailing at a premium £105 for a 50ml bottle, the iconic perfume can now be snapped up for just £52.50 during the Cyber Weekend promotion. The deal extends to other sizes too; the 30ml bottle is also priced at £52.50, reduced from £75, and the 90ml bottle is down to £95.90 from £137, representing a 30% saving on both.
This particular version, Black Opium Glitter, is a festive twist on the classic bestseller. It features a unique blend of scents designed to stand out. The top notes offer a sharp, zesty opening with pear accord, green mandarin, and lemon. This leads to a heart of orange flower accord, before settling into a sweet, strong, and earthy base combination of marshmallow musk accord, black coffee, vanilla bourbon, and patchouli heart.
While it shares some DNA with the original—vanilla, coffee, and patchouli—the new additions of marshmallow, lemon, and mandarin create a distinct and modern fragrance profile.
Shoppers Rave About the 'Sexy and Glamorous' Scent
The fragrance has been met with enthusiastic reviews from shoppers on LookFantastic's website. One customer perfectly captured its appeal, stating, "Sweet, bold, and sparkly. A warm coffee-vanilla scent that lasts long and feels sexy and glamorous—perfect for a night out."
Another happy buyer commented, "Always get compliments when wearing. Lasts a long time also," while a third declared, "10/10 smell, I prefer this to the normal black opium."
One reviewer who was pleasantly surprised wrote, "This is my third bottle of Black Opium so I thought I would try the Glitter and it did not disappoint! It has the original Opium heart, but the dry down is warm marshmallow, vanilla, sweet popcorn. The bottle is beautiful as always. It lasts well, but is more subtle than the original."
The Perfect Festive Package
It's not just the scent that's getting attention. The bottle itself has received a sparkling update that makes it an ideal Christmas gift. Housed in a silver flacon with a pink glass window designed to give a gem-like appearance, it embodies the glittering spirit of the party season.
For those who love the sweet, gourmand notes of Black Opium Glitter, there are alternatives on the market also currently on sale. Kayali’s Yum Boujee Marshmallow, with notes of marshmallow and whipped vanilla, is discounted at Cult Beauty. Similarly, Valentino’s Born In Roma Donna Rendez-Vouz Ivory, which shares green mandarin and marshmallow accords, is 20% off at The Perfume Shop with a qualifying spend.
However, the overwhelming consensus and the sheer scale of the discount make YSL's Black Opium Glitter at LookFantastic one of the most compelling beauty deals of the Cyber Weekend. While a handful of reviewers found the scent lighter than the original, the majority praise its long-lasting, compliment-winning quality, proving it to be a worthy addition to any perfume collection this Christmas.
