Rebelle EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Opium Over Red EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Rebelle is one of those divisive beasts you either adore or absolutely loathe. When it works, it's a luscious, boozy gourmand. When it doesn't, it's a muddy, patchouli-laden mess. Definitely try before you buy this one.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of YSL's Black Opium Over Red (2024) - the flanker that layers red fruits over the iconic coffee-vanilla heart of the 2014 original, here translated into a budget reading with the coffee-fruit-vanilla triangle still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear in cooler weather.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and gourmand accords make it less suitable for the office, but its bold, sensual nature is perfect for date nights and evening events. For casual wear, a light hand is needed, especially in colder weather as many describe it as a 'winter' or 'Christmas' scent.
Seasons
Sweet coffee-vanilla-fruit gourmand reads warmest in autumn and winter; spring acceptable but summer the heat amplifies the sweetness too much.
Occasions
Sweet-feminine evening signature - date, night-out and casual-evening wear are the natural fit. Office acceptable at low dosage.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, fruity, sweet
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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