Yves Saint Laurent 2024 EDP

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Black Opium Over Red

by Nathalie Lorson , Marie Salamagne , Olivier Cresp , Honorine Blanc

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Over Red opens with Mandarin and Cherry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Coffee. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Over Red carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Modern
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Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall 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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum electrifies the classic Black Opium DNA with a burst of luscious cherry and green mandarin, plunging into a creamy, addictive heart of jasmine, orange blossom, and black tea. The signature coffee-vanilla base deepens the composition with praline richness and a subtle musky undertone. Both playful and sultry, this perfume envelops you in a velvet cloud of sweetness and fruit, leaving a memorable trail that is both vibrant and warm-tailor made for chilly nights or when you want to stand out.

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