Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium Over Red
“Black cherry and Madagascar vanilla — Opium's holiday flanker, cherry-coded and brief.”
A cherry-led 2024 flanker to YSL's 2014 Black Opium, layering cherry over the line's coffee-and-vanilla signature. Black tea runs through a white-floral heart before the vanilla-heavy base. Cherry and vanilla top the accords, with coffee close behind. Composed by Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. A winter and fall evening scent.
The take
What works
- ●Dark cherry-coffee-vanilla gourmand fall flanker
- ●Stunning red-tinted bottle
Trade-offs
- ●Cherry fades fast into standard Black Opium
- ●Subtle projection vs the original
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Notes
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Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans feminine.
When
- Spring, 31%
- Summer, 17%
- Fall, 96%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 42%
- Night, 100%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black Opium Over Red smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum (59%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Opium (56%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.
How long does Black Opium Over Red last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Black Opium Over Red?
Black Opium Over Red is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights and nights out.
Is Black Opium Over Red worth it?
At $95–$135, yes for this tier. Dark cherry-coffee-vanilla gourmand fall flanker. Stunning red-tinted bottle.