Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red
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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red

Eau de Parfum Oriental fruity gourmand, boozy red cherry, dark roasted coffee, Madagascar vanilla, and white jasmine Vibrant nightlife, daring evening dates, chilly autumn and winter evenings, and cherry-coffee gourmand enthusiasts

The iconic coffee and white floral signature of Black Opium soaked in a luscious, liqueur-like bath of ripe red cherry.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red injects scandalous crimson fruit into one of the most famous fragrance icons of modern times. The opening takes off with a luscious burst of ripe red cherry and zesty green mandarin. The heart intertwines pristine jasmine and radiant orange blossom with subtle nuances of black tea. The drydown reveals the legendary addiction: rich dark roasted coffee beans, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, and earthy Indonesian patchouli. Providing 8 to 9 hours of sensual projection, it creates a deliciously intoxicating evening trail.

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Review Verdict

Over Red is the most exciting Black Opium flanker in years, introducing a succulent cherry dimension that revitalizes the legendary coffee base.

The ultimate evening party statement: chosen when you want dark coffee sophistication spiced with juicy, trendy cherry glamour.

Fragrance pyramid

Main notes

Top

  • Liqueur red cherry accord
  • Green mandarin

Heart

  • Jasmine
  • Orange blossom
  • Black tea

Base

  • Dark roasted coffee
  • Madagascar vanilla
  • Patchouli

Pros

  • The juicy cherry addition feels modern, vibrant, and effortlessly addictive
  • Solid 8-9 hour performance with high compliment yield in nightlife scenarios
  • Gorgeous translucent cherry-red bottle with iconic black glitter ombré effect

Cons

  • The bright cherry top note recedes into the background as the core coffee-vanilla drydown takes over
  • Too rich and sweet for formal business meetings or high-heat days

Recommended occasions

The same fragrance can change a lot depending on weather, dose and space.

Nightclubbing and lively night outs

Its juicy cherry and coffee trail cuts through crowded dance floors with effortless flair.

Daring evening dates

The sweet boozy cherry and rich vanilla establish an intensely seductive scent bubble.

Cold autumn and winter nights

Roasted coffee and warm resins envelop cold night air with intoxicating comfort.