Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Black Opium pushed into a liqueur-like red: a juicy cherry accord over the signature black coffee and creamy vanilla for a rich, sweet gourmand.
Is Black Opium Over Red worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cherry, coffee at the heart, then dries down to vanilla.
Scent Score: 60/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 62, versatility 67, layerability 44 and value 62, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells sweet and warm and lasts long. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 20 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2024 · Women
Key accords: Cherry, Coffee, Vanilla
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. Black Opium pushed into a liqueur-like red: a juicy cherry accord over the signature black coffee and creamy vanilla for a rich, sweet gourmand. Black Opium Over Red opens with Cherry. The heart brings Coffee. It dries down to Vanilla.
How to wear Black Opium Over Red
On skin, Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Asad by Lattafa. Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Asad on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Asad and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Black Opium Over Red opens with Cherry.
The heart brings Coffee.
It dries down to Vanilla.
What to layer with Black Opium Over Red
Asad by Lattafa
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee and vanilla.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Asad on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Asad
Opera Noir by Maison Alhambra
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee and vanilla.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Opera Noir on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Opera Noir
Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee and vanilla.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amberbomb on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Amberbomb
Chaos Extrait by French Avenue
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cherry and vanilla.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chaos Extrait on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Chaos Extrait
Mystic Experience by Initio Parfums Privés
Signature Worthy · 97/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee and vanilla.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mystic Experience on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Mystic Experience
Pairings to approach with care
Arancia Rossa by Laboratorio Olfattivo
Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Opium Over Red has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arancia Rossa brings a citrus contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arancia Rossa on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Arancia Rossa
Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Opium Over Red has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette brings a fresh contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette
Related fragrances and why
- Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent — Another version of Black Opium from Yves Saint Laurent.
- Asad by Lattafa — Both include coffee and vanilla.
- Opera Noir by Maison Alhambra — Both include coffee and vanilla.
- Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo — Both include coffee and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Black Opium Over Red?
Black Opium Over Red opens with Cherry. The heart brings Coffee. It dries down to Vanilla.
How long does Black Opium Over Red last, and how strong is it?
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Black Opium Over Red?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Black Opium Over Red?
Asad by Lattafa is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share coffee and vanilla. Apply Black Opium Over Red first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Asad on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Black Opium Over Red : 2 sprays Asad.
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