Boots £112 Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium perfume reduced to £33
Shoppers have said the luxury perfume gives an 'effortlessly graceful' impression to others who smell it
Boots shoppers can take advantage of a huge saving on an expensive perfume usually worth more than £100. For a limited time only, shoppers can get a major 70% saving on a "classy" perfume that users say is suited for both going to the office or on a night out.
The Black Opium Illicit Green Eau de Parfum is available with a massive discount. Normally, this expensive 75ml bottle would cost £112 at Boots, but there is an offer on to get it for just £33.60 - a huge saving of £78.40.
Illicit Green offers a twist on the classic YSL fragrance Black Opium. Its addition of "juicy green mandarin and creamy fig accord" creates a " vibrant mocktail-inspired fragrance that invigorates all the senses."
Boots has lots of deals on at the moment for people wanting to purchase a fragrance. Most deals apply to major brands and bigger bottles that should last a while, like Versace Woman Eau de Parfum (was £66, now £24) and Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette (was £66, now £26).
There are some men's options too, which might make ideal last-minute Father's Day presents for June 15. Big discounts include a 200ml bottle of BOSS Bottled Night Eau de Toilette (was £114, now £58.50) and the same-sized bottle of Rabanne Invictus Eau De Toilette (worth £129, now £64.50).
Other shops have similar offers on at the moment too. Superdrug is offering Ghost Deep Night Eau de Toilette (75ml for £28, reduced from £55) or The Perfume Shop has La Vie Est Belle (100ml for £67.99, down from £127).
But, women have been praising the glitter-encrusted bottle of YSL's designer fragrance that has been described as a "beautiful, classy fragrance" that "lasts ages" and "leaves an impression". Dozens shared their opinions online about the "luxurious fragrance".
One said: "Versatile and well-suited for a variety of settings, this scent is never offensive or overpowering — just effortlessly graceful." Another added: "Reasonable price and love the perfume. I wear it for work and going out."
A third wrote: "I have two other fragrances in the black opium collection, but Illicit Green is my favourite. When I'm out, people always ask what perfume I am wearing."
A few people had issues with the perfume, as one claimed: "Doesn't live up to YSL name. It doesn't stay long at all. Not value for money." Another added: "Really disappointed with the lasting of the fragrance. It just does not last on my skin and even I cannot smell it."
However, more experiences were positive as someone else put in their review: "The smell is very long-lasting and gets better as it wears. The first spray is not a true indicator of how it will smell once it settles. I absolutely love that it can be worn day or night, depending on how much you spray on yourself.
A fifth shared: "Lovely scent and lasts long, worth stocking up when discounted." And, one more added: "Absolutely brilliant, a great choice that smells divine and is a long-lasting fragrance."
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