Review of Black Opium Eau de Parfum by RINA

The top notes are fresh and captivating, with the juicy fruitiness of pear layered with the pure, transparent floral notes of orange blossom and jasmine. What makes this perfume unique is the distinctive sweetness of licorice and the way it expresses the gourmand ingredients of coffee and bitter almond as a depth hidden beneath its transparency. While the original boasts a traditional oriental elegance, this version is characterized by a subtle "youthful depth," like wearing a tight black dress—a depth that hasn't yet reached its full potential. As time passes, the mellow warmth of vanilla and cashmeran intertwines with the structure (shadow) of patchouli, creating a sophisticated, mature elegance and three-dimensional volume that doesn't pander to the gourmand sweetness.