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Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent
2024 • Women

YVES SAINT LAURENT
BLACK OPIUM OVER RED

Black Opium Over Red opens with a striking burst of green mandarin and cherry, creating a vibrant and slightly fruity introduction that instantly piques your interest. As it settles, the heart reveals a complex blend of orange blossom, black tea, and jasmine, weaving in a floral elegance that balances the sweetness of the top notes. The fragrance ultimately unfurls into a warm and inviting base of Madagascar vanilla, Indonesian patchouli leaf, and coffee, leaving a rich and comforting impression that lingers on the skin. This fragrance is ideal for women seeking something bold yet sophisticated, perfect for the cooler months of fall and winter. Best suited for evening wear, Black Opium Over Red boasts moderate longevity and sillage, making it a good choice for intimate gatherings or nights out. Its distinctive combination of cherry, vanilla, and coffee sets it apart in the crowded landscape of sweet fragrances. If you enjoy the original Black Opium but crave a twist that amplifies its warmth and depth, this is definitely worth a try.

Community Rating
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person Perfumer Olivier Cresp
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The opening leans on cherry and green mandarin, then a jasmine and orange blossom accord takes over within the first hour. Madagascar vanilla, coffee, and indonesian patchouli leaf carry the base, which is where the wear ultimately lives. Expect a reasonable, well-behaved wear — not a beast, not a whisper. Hits hardest across fall and winter with a nighttime tilt. The 4.3-star rating with 28,391 voters behind it makes a blind buy defensible.

timerLONGEVITY

8-12 Hours60%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate41%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 12.1% SPRING
wb_sunny 8.5% SUMMER
eco 40.4% FALL
ac_unit 39% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 31% DAY
dark_mode 69% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

cherry 100%
vanilla 97%
sweet 89%
coffee 82%
white floral 81%
warm spicy 74%
citrus 63%
patchouli 57%
powdery 57%
nutty 55%

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