Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent

for women

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red is an oriental scent with juicy cherry, vanilla warmth, and coffee depth that feels playful, rich, and night-ready.

Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent

3 oz EDP Spray
$181.00 USD
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Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent
  • Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent
$181.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red takes the brand’s oriental style in a fruitier, sweeter direction, pairing cherry and vanilla with a deeper coffee base. It feels flirty, cozy, and more nightlife-focused than everyday fresh. Best for cooler weather and after-dark plans, it brings noticeable presence without turning overwhelmingly heavy. A smart pick if you want sweetness with some edge, especially for dates, parties, or going out.

Accords

Vanilla
Fruity
Sweet
Amber
Coffee
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A Scent For

This suits someone who enjoys sweetness but wants more depth than a simple fruity scent. It fits a confident, social wearer who likes fragrances that feel fun, feminine, and clearly noticeable on a night out. People tend to enjoy it for that mix of juicy cherry and cozy coffee-vanilla warmth. Less ideal for anyone who wants a quiet office scent, very dry woods, or a barely-there clean profile.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Cooler nights are where this makes the most sense, especially in Fall, Winter, and mild Spring evenings. It feels right for date nights, parties, dinners, and going out when you want your fragrance to have some presence. With solid longevity and moderate sillage, it should carry well without becoming extreme. I would skip it for hot daytime wear, the gym, or tight work settings where sweet, rich scents can feel too much.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cherry
Cherry
Green Mandarin
Green Mandarin

Middle Notes

Jasmine
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Tea
Tea

Base Notes

Coffee
Coffee
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Cherry shows up quickly and gives this a juicy, candy-like pop, while green mandarin keeps it from feeling flat or syrupy. The overall impression is sweet, fun, and immediately noticeable, with a playful energy that leans more dressed-up than casual. There is brightness at the start, but it is not a crisp citrus scent. Instead, it feels like fruity sweetness with a darker, warmer backbone already waiting underneath.
How it develops

As it settles, the fruity sparkle softens and the scent turns creamier, warmer, and more rounded. Vanilla becomes the main comfort note, while coffee adds a roasted, slightly bitter depth that keeps the sweetness from going juvenile. Patchouli brings an earthy, darker effect that gives the base more grip and weight. It stays rich rather than airy, so the wear remains clearly evening-leaning instead of fading into a soft skin scent too quickly.
History

Launched in 2024, Black Opium Over Red is a newer entry in Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium lineup. It keeps the collection’s signature sweet, addictive direction while pushing further into fruity cherry territory. In market terms, it sits firmly in the modern feminine evening category, aimed at shoppers who want a warmer, more playful take on an oriental scent rather than something fresh or understated.
Perfumier

Country of Origin

France
Year Created

2024

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a sweet cherry-vanilla scent with coffee depth that feels lively, cozy, and made for nights out. Skip it if you prefer airy freshness, subtle wear, or something better suited to hot weather and office use.

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