Is Maison Alhambra Opera Rouge a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red?
Black Opium Over Red EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original Statement
Black Opium Over Red EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2024 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Opera Rouge EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A juicy, addictive cherry-vanilla gourmand with a creamy coffee twist, Black Opium Over Red is a bold, modern flanker that seduces with plush sweetness and a lingering, cozy warmth. Perfect for making memories after dark.
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a dead ringer for a high-end cherry-coffee blend, others call it a synthetic mess. Performance is as divisive as the scent itself. Proceed with caution and don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The juicy cherry, vanilla, and coffee warmth make this a perfect match for fall and winter, offering a cozy yet vibrant vibe in cold air. It can work in late spring evenings but is likely too rich and sweet for hot summer days.
Occasions
The bold, decadent sweetness and moderate projection make this a statement for date nights or formal events where you want to be noticed. Too sweet and attention-grabbing for sport or restrained office settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, gourmand profile and reported strong projection initially make it less suitable for office wear. However, those who find it softer or with poor longevity might use it more casually. The seductive cherry-vanilla-coffee blend leans heavily towards date nights.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Coffee, Vanilla, Patchouli
Adds jasmine tea, drops jasmine and tea
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work