Dark Opium Eau de Parfum vs YSL Black Opium Over Red Parfum

Dark Opium

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	F
-	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	££

YSL Black Opium Over Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Opium

The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of YSL Black Opium (2014) - the pyramid maps the original's pink pepper opening, coffee heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.

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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	2%	1%
Floral	20%	22%
Fruity	8%	15%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	35%	31%
Warm	17%	16%
Woody	14%	13%
Earthy	16%	14%
Animalic	3%	3%
Fresh	8%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 39% vs 45%

Pear 27% vs 54%

Only in Dark Opium

Orange Blossom 33%

Shared Notes

Coffee 40% vs 40%

Jasmine 23% vs 35%

Only in Dark Opium

Almond 19% Licorice 17%

Only in YSL Black Opium Over Red

Orange Blossom 25%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 35% vs 37%

Patchouli 27% vs 25%

Cedar 18% vs 20%

Cashmere Wood 18% vs 16%

Accords

Dark Opium YSL Black Opium Over Red

95%

Coffee

65%

Warm Spicy

90%

85%

Sweet

80%

Vanilla

80%

55%

Gourmand

80%

50%

Floral

70%

Coffee

95%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

90%

Sweet

85%

Vanilla shared

80%

Gourmand shared

55%

80%

Floral shared

50%

70%

Performance

Dark Opium YSL Black Opium Over Red

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Opium

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

The pink pepper-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the YSL bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the YSL signature.

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.