More about Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red
A bold reimagining of Black Opium, Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent is a 2024 fragrance for women. The top notes of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red are ripe cherry and green mandarin, and orange blossom shines at the heart next to black tea and jasmine. Smooth coffee, Madagascar vanilla and Indonesian patchouli leaf form the base notes and add sensual warmth. Vibrant and daring with a hint of rebellion, it feels like stepping into a secret nightclub lit in sultry crimson, where music swirls and the night promises indulgence. Black Opium Over Red is mostly a winter and fall scent, worn from evening into the small hours. It works for a woman who wants a fruity, sweet, coffee-rich scent for late plans when the weather turns cool, and who likes a bold, glamorous opening that settles into something deeper.
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 the 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 Black Opium Pink Glaze, Libre, Tonka Cola. 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 original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
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.




