Opera Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Opera Noir
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2022 Year 2020
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YSL Black Opium Over Red Parfum bottle YSL Black Opium Over Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opera Noir
This Black Opium dupe kicks off with a fruity, metallic tang that divides opinion, but give it time to dry down. For many, a patient wait reveals a genuinely seductive, coffee-vanilla blend that punches well above its price point. It's a bit of a lottery, as some find it short-lived.
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Our Verdict - YSL Black Opium Over Red
A daring and sensual fragrance, YSL Black Opium Over Red captivates with its bold blend of florals and rich vanilla notes.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 20% 22%
Fruity 15% 15%
Green 5% 4%
Sweet 32% 31%
Warm 17% 16%
Woody 11% 13%
Earthy 16% 14%
Animalic 2% 3%
Fresh 9% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opera Noir EdP
YSL Black Opium Over Red EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 51% vs 54%
Pink Pepper 48% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 50% vs 35%
Coffee 49% vs 40%
Only in YSL Black Opium Over Red
Orange Blossom 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 48% vs 37%
Cedar 27% vs 20%
Patchouli 24% vs 25%
Only in YSL Black Opium Over Red
Cashmere Wood 17%

Accords

Opera Noir YSL Black Opium Over Red
100%
Vanilla
80%
95%
Coffee
80%
Warm Spicy
90%
Gourmand
80%
73%
Sweet
71%
Woody
Floral
70%
60%
Fruity
57%
Powdery
52%
Patchouli
Vanilla shared
100%
80%
95%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
90%
80%
73%
71%
70%
60%
57%
52%

Performance

Opera Noir YSL Black Opium Over Red
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opera Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The alluring vanilla, coffee, and white floral accords make it ideal for dates and evening events. While some find it suitable for work, its seductive nature and mixed performance reviews mean it's not a go-to office scent. It's too rich for sport, but can work casually if applied lightly.

YSL Black Opium Over Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The warm spicy and vanilla accords make it suitable for cooler weather, while the floral notes add brightness suitable for spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and intense floral-vanilla profile make it ideal for dates and casual outings, while being restrained enough for office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
97%
Accord
39%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Pear, Pink Pepper notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Opera Noir
YSL Black Opium Over Red
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