Category Archives: Opoponax
Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent’s bomb Opium is one of the more controversial perfumes. Years after its release, in 2000, Opium was banned from China because of the opium trade connotations. (That’s interesting stuff: read about the Opium Wars here.) Opium also … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Balsam, Benzoin, Bergamot, Carnation, Castoreum, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Coconut, Coriander, Incense, Jasmine, Labdanum, Muguet, Musk, Myrrh, Opoponax, Oriental, Orris Root, Patchouli, Peach, Plum, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver
Tagged Opium, perfume review, Yves Saint Laurent
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Sweet Redemption: The End By Kilian
Sweet Redemption By Kilian is the conclusion to By Kilian’s 10-perfume L’Oeuvre Noire collection. It is, characteristic of most of By Kilian’s perfumes, natural smelling, long-lasting, and composed by Calice Becker. Otherwise, it isn’t similar to any of the other … Continue reading
Posted in Benzoin, Incense, Myrrh, Opoponax, Orange Blossom, Vanilla
Tagged By Kilian, perfume review, Sweet Redemption: The End
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