Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium Intense
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender F
2019 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium Over Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum
Black Opium Intense amps up the original's signature coffee-vanilla with an absinth twist, creating a rich, decadent, and unforgettable night-out statement. Not for the shy, this is a modern femme fatale in a bottle.
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Our Verdict - Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
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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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 13%
Floral 17% 21%
Fruity 13% 18%
Green 15% 7%
Sweet 40% 36%
Warm 12% 6%
Woody 7% 4%
Earthy 10% 15%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 8% 10%

Mood

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

Notes

Only in Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum
Absinth 52% Boysenberry 48%
Only in Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
Cherry 57% Mandarin 43%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 34%
Orange Blossom 29% vs 34%
Only in Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum
Coffee 40%
Only in Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
Tea 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 35%
Only in Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum
Licorice 35% Sandalwood 28%
Only in Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
Coffee 36% Patchouli 28%

Accords

Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
100%
50%
Fruity
90%
88%
Gourmand
85%
70%
Floral
45%
45%
Woody
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
50%
90%
Gourmand shared
88%
85%
Floral shared
70%
45%
45%

Performance

Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The deep coffee, vanilla, and absinth notes, along with its pronounced sweetness and warmth, make this ideal for fall and winter, while the berry and floral heart gives it enough lift for spring. It can be heavy and cloying in hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a seductive, bold scent that shines for evening, date, and formal occasions due to its intense sweetness and projection. It's too powerful for most office or sport situations.

Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Gourmand, Floral accords and Vanilla, Coffee notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum
Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum
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