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| Blends of floral and citrus-based fragrances are recommended for casual and daywear. Spicy, woody or warm amber-based fragrances are traditionally favorites for evening and special occasions. |
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RATING |
| OPIUM - A TRUE CLASSIC |
SOMDATTA |
06/06/07 08:12 AM |
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| MESSAGE BY SOMDATTA |
| There seems to be little point in describing in great detail a perfume that is as famous and widely available as Opium. We have all come across it some time or the other... It's a true classic. Lots of cinnamon and oriental allure. It's spicy, mysterious and strong. Not too masculine, and beautifully balanced.
It's a wonderful fragrance to wear to work, if you don't wear too much of it, for it IS potent. But not in a sweet overpowering way. It's a heady smell, warm and spicy, with just a hint of sweetness. Very long lasting, and a sophisticated dry-down. Not floral, airy, breezy ; neither harsh and dry, tobacco-ish or leather-ish. Perfect for women who love unusual, expensive and exclusive smelling perfumes. Perfect for evening and office wear - depends on how much you wear it.
The thing about classics is this - they are striking and extremely individualistic to start with - but they become famous and popular, and you may find many people wearing it. That's the compromise you have to make with classics. Many people wear Opium, simply because it's one of the best perfumes ever made ... so if you want the uncompromising quality of a classic, you have to compromise with lots of others wearing it ....
I personally love this sublime fragrance. A unique one, (close tro KL) even in my huge collection. You might at least try it somewhere, maybe you will fall in love with it like i did ... |
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