More about Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent opens with ripe cherry and radiant orange blossom, deepened by the sensual warmth of smooth coffee. It is vibrant and daring, a fragrance that pulses with irresistible glamour and a hint of rebellion. Wearing it feels like stepping into a secret nightclub lit in sultry crimson, where music swirls and the night promises indulgence without restraint. This bold reimagining of the iconic Black Opium invites you to give in to pleasure at its most captivating.
Featured Notes
Black Opium Over Red opens with Cherry, Green Mandarin, a heart of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Black Tea, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Coffee, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
- Top Notes
- Cherry, Green Mandarin
- Heart Notes
- Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Black Tea
- Base Notes
- Madagascar Vanilla, Coffee, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Longevity & Projection
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to winter and night.
What does Black Opium Over Red smell like?
Black Opium Over Red opens with Cherry, Green Mandarin, develops into a heart of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Black Tea, and settles into a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Coffee, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Black Opium Over Red last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Black Opium Over Red has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Black Opium Over Red?
Fragrances with a similar character include Libre, Fleur Narcotique, Narcotic Delight. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Black Opium Over Red — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Black Opium Over Red samples?
You can buy authentic Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from genuine bottles sourced through authorized distributors. Choose a 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml decant, order online, and have it shipped across Europe — so you can wear the real fragrance for weeks before committing to a full bottle.
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Cherry, Green Mandarin, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.


