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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red
Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Over Red

Citrus
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Fruity
Woody
Patchouli
EDP · 2024 · womens

Black Opium Over Red is YSL's 2024 addition to their bestselling Black Opium line, extending the franchise with a fresh take on the house's signature gourmand-oriental aesthetic.

The fragrance opens with bright cherry and green mandarin, immediately striking a sweet and fruity tone before settling into a floral heart of black tea, jasmine, and orange blossom. This combination keeps the composition feeling more refined than the original Black Opium, with the tea and citrus preventing the florals from becoming too heady. The base anchors everything with coffee, Indonesian patchouli leaf, and Madagascar vanilla, creating a warm, slightly spicy finish that balances the sweetness throughout. The overall effect is a floral oriental with clear gourmand leanings, but one that's less dessert-like and more balanced than you might expect.

This works well for anyone drawn to the Black Opium universe who wants something a bit brighter and more wearable during daytime hours. It's versatile enough for year-round wear, though the vanilla and coffee base give it enough depth for cooler months. Best suited to those who appreciate The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
59%
Floral
80%
Jasmine
31%
White Floral
62%
Fruity
60%
Woody
44%
Patchouli
44%
Earthy
44%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
100%
Coffee
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cherry
Cherry
Sweet, slightly almond-like, and bright, cherry in perfumery ranges from fresh and tart to rich and jammy depending on the variety used. It adds an instantly likeable, accessible sweetness that works in both light florals and oriental compositions. A crowd-pleasing note that requires skill to use in a way that feels sophisticated.
Green Mandarin
Green Mandarin
Unripe mandarin has a sharper, greener, more tart quality than its ripe counterpart. Green mandarin is more angular and bitter than sweet mandarin, with a clean, slightly medicinal citrus sharpness. Used when a fresher, more austere citrus note is needed rather than the warm sweetness of fully ripe fruit.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Black Tea
Black Tea
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Coffee
Coffee
Bitter, roasty, and slightly smoky with a warm, stimulating energy, coffee in perfumery reads as sophisticated rather than caffeinated. It adds depth to oriental and woody fragrances, and its slight bitterness stops adjacent sweet notes from becoming cloying. A note that perfumers love for its ability to make everything smell more complex.
Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
The finest patchouli comes from Indonesia, particularly Sumatra and Java. Indonesian patchouli leaf captures the fresh, slightly medicinal, and herbal character of the plant before aging develops the characteristic dark earthiness. Used as a fresher, greener alternative to traditional aged patchouli oil.
Madagascar Vanilla
Madagascar Vanilla
The world's dominant commercial vanilla variety, grown primarily in Madagascar, with a classic, balanced vanilla character: warm, sweet, and creamy with a woody undertone. Madagascar vanilla is the reference-point vanilla in perfumery, widely used for its excellent quality and reliable character. The benchmark against which other vanillas are measured.
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist87% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom83% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus59%Floral80%Jasmine31%White Floral62%Fruity60%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. The current best price is $105.14 and MSRP is $172.00. At $105.14 you save 39% vs retail.
What does Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red smell like? +
Black Opium Over Red is YSL's 2024 addition to their bestselling Black Opium line, extending the franchise with a fresh take on the house's signature gourmand-oriental aesthetic. The fragrance opens with bright cherry and green mandarin, immediately striking a sweet and fruity tone before settling into a floral heart of black tea, jasmine, and orange blossom. This combination keeps the composition feeling more refined than the original Black Opium, with the tea and citrus preventing the florals from becoming too heady. The base anchors everything with coffee, Indonesian patchouli leaf, and Madagascar vanilla, creating a warm, slightly spicy finish that balances the sweetness throughout. The overall effect is a floral oriental with clear gourmand leanings, but one that's less dessert-like and more balanced than you might expect. This works well for anyone drawn to the Black Opium universe who wants something a bit brighter and more wearable during daytime hours. It's versatile enough for year-round wear, though the vanilla and coffee base give it enough depth for cooler months. Best suited to those who appreciate The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom sensibilities.
What are the notes in Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red? +
Top: Cherry, Green Mandarin. Heart: Black Tea, Jasmine, Orange Blossom. Base: Coffee, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Black Opium Over Red? +
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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