Is Oakcha Crimson Caffeine a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red?
Black Opium Over Red EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne Original Statement
Black Opium Over Red EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Crimson Caffeine Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium Over Red
- Crimson Caffeine
- in both
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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.
Dark cherry syrup over a coffee, vanilla and patchouli base, with jasmine and black tea in the middle. Oakcha's take on YSL Black Opium Over Red, and a juicy, bold night-out scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cherry
57%
vs
60%
Vanilla
35%
vs
34%
Coffee
35%
vs
36%
Jasmine
34%
vs
37%
Orange Blossom
34%
vs
32%
Patchouli
28%
vs
28%
Cherry
57%
vs
60%
Mandarin
43%
Italian Green Mandarin Orange
39%
Jasmine
34%
vs
37%
Orange Blossom
34%
vs
32%
Tea
31%
Black Tea
30%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Cherry syrup, coffee and vanilla are warm and sweet, so autumn and winter suit them best.
Occasions
It is flirty and bold, so it suits nights out and dates. The strength makes it less suited to a quiet office.
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 8 notes, including Coffee, Vanilla, Patchouli
Adds black tea and italian green mandarin orange, drops mandarin and tea
Where to buy
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