Black Opium Floral Shock by Yves Saint Laurent

The most floral and luminous of the Black Opium line without betraying its coffee and vanilla soul. It adds a touch of pear from start to finish. I’m completely hooked; it’s delicious and even better than the original. Very feminine I see it as more versatile and spring-like (though not summer despite the solar notes). On my skin it lasts about 4 hours; at first it projects and leaves a trail but by the hour it becomes very soft (pity that all Black Opiums fade quickly on my skin). What a shame it’s so hard to find; by scent it’s one of the best in the family.

Great perfume sweet smelling of cold coffee vanilla and pears. On me it has a spectacular trail. Nothing to do with Black Opium. This one is worth it. Suitable for any weather. It’s truly beautiful.

Finally in my hands 😌💛🥺. And let’s not talk about how it mixes with other perfumes ♡. I hope it returns this year. Thanks YSL for creating this work of art. Now I can finally enjoy the scent 💛.

I miss it!! Now that summer is approaching this fragrance is perfect for it. Nothing to do with the dark nights of its sister the sweet Black Opium; this one is for the day when the temperature rises and you still want to use coffee notes which are more for cold times. From ‘Shock’ I felt nothing; in fact I expected a stronger trail than the classic but no… A sweet apricot scent without losing elegance. It happens to me that I have Olympia and sometimes this scent smells almost very similar to Floral Shock but they’re not clones or dupes although both are meant to be used by the beach near the sand. I heard they discontinued it what a shame.

OMG! You have no idea how much I adore it… if you find it you’re lucky because they don’t sell it anymore. I tried it again today after buying Dolce Peony. But after trying Black Opium for months and comparing it with Floral Shock well no they don’t resemble each other at all. The first one is sweeter with a cookie scent sweet oriental and winter; while Floral Shock has a very soft peach scent with a sweet trail nothing nocturnal spring or winter obviously warm very soft. Better than Olympia because if they resemble a little well that in other words: if you want a powerful perfume buy the classic Black Opium. And if you want something sweeter for the mornings with a light trail then Floral Shock is good. By the way… the name Shock means shock and I don’t feel that it has one compared to Black Opium…

The best of the Black Opium line. I use the classic, tried Blanche, and sampled Intense. This one is the best for me: sweet but subtle, feminine without being cloying… and somewhat hard to find: it improves with time. I absolutely love Floral Shock 😍

Ripe, sweet pear takes center stage, accompanied by a potent gardenia. Coffee appears very subtle, almost imaginary. The citrus opening with bergamot and lemon isn’t loud thanks to the fruit’s sweetness. It’s versatile, fruity-floral, perfect all year round, more formal and daytime than the original Black Opium, which is more nocturnal and sensual. On my skin, Floral Shock lasts 8-10 hours with moderate sillage, while the reformulated original barely lasts a whisper. Too bad they discontinued it.

Love at first sight. The cheerful floral and fruity opening stands out for its dark coffee side. It’s enigmatic and plays with the senses: the clarity of the flowers merges with its darkness without fighting, evolving together. It has great longevity on the skin. The only downside: after about three hours, it loses its identity; it still smells good, but that day-night contrast fades, turning into a generic blend. Compared to pure Black Opium, Floral Shock is fresher, more vital, cheerful, and carefree, yet with an intriguing dark side that camouflages among the flowers. I love it when perfumes play with my senses. It’ll be my next purchase.

A strong, common scent: citrus pear and a coffee shock, like a tiramisu with pears and citrus liqueur. It’s not for everyone, but it’s a gem because rarely does anyone smell like this. It’s too feminine for me, but if I were a man, I’d wear it. The only catch is that it lasts only two hours.

I loved the scent, but no one smells it when I wear it, not even me. It’s a pity, since it’s a delicate and feminine aroma.

I loved this sweet scent; you can tell the coffee, and the citrus touch gives it an unusual vibe… it’s not cloying, but what I didn’t like is that it didn’t last more than six hours on my skin… for its high-end price… I’m really eager to try Black Opium.

We all know the Black Opium EDP, but this one has that essence with a softer, floral, and citrusy opening. You can detect the bergamot and pear with a floral undertone. The dry-down is brutal: it smells like you’re carrying a cup of coffee in a flower-filled square. That makes it unique compared to normal florals. It was a total hit on my skin. I just put some on and can’t stop smelling it. It’s addictive. What a shame they stopped production; it’s my favorite of all the versions.

I loved it… and my skin adored it…

I stopped by a perfumerie to try it, and it smells incredible. As a personal note, I prefer this version over any other Black Opium; this one feels more like me.

The only perfume that made me gag, I’ve smelled hundreds… Horrible, I didn’t like it at all, the worst I’ve ever tried.