Black Opium Over Red EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original
43%

Opium Red EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Over Red EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Opium Red EDP
Opium Red follows the fruity-floral-vanilla arc of YSL Black Opium Over Red but with a louder, candier opening and a simpler vanilla-amber base that fades faster than the original's cherry-coffee-gourmand richness.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium Over Red EDP
Opium Red EDP

Notes

Only in Black Opium Over Red
Cherry 57% Mandarin 43%
Only in Opium Red
Pink Pepper 53% Orange Blossom 47%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 34% vs 33%
Only in Black Opium Over Red
Orange Blossom 34% Tea 31%
Only in Opium Red
Peach 37% Plum 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 39%
Only in Black Opium Over Red
Coffee 36% Patchouli 28%
Only in Opium Red
Amber 32% Sandalwood 29%

Accords

Black Opium Over Red Opium Red
100%
Sweet
70%
90%
Fruity
55%
85%
Gourmand
45%
Floral
45%
Vanilla
40%
Creamy
Sweet shared
100%
70%
Fruity shared
90%
55%
Gourmand
85%
Floral shared
45%
45%
Vanilla
40%
Creamy

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Over Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Opium Red

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
43%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, fruity, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium Over Red EDP
Opium Red EDP
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30ml
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50ml
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90ml
eBay UK £0.96/ml £86.84 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.98/ml £87.95 Buy Scentsational £1.11/ml £99.50 Buy Escentual £1.58/ml £142.00 Buy
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100ml
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