An Honest Black Opium Over Red Review – By YSL
Welcome to our Black Opium Over Red Review!
Black Opium is a fragrance that has conquered our hearts a long time ago and still making success in sales. But what would happen if cherry was added to the composition scent? That´s the proposal of Black Opium Over Red.
This new flanker of Black Opium appears with the proposal of being more versatile for the cold and mild weather with the note of cherry. But without much talking, is it worth it? It has a good and natural cherry scent? The cherry note is overwhelming? Don´t worry about that, I got you girl 😉!
Black Opium Over Red Review: My Overall Opinion
Black Opium Over Red is a worth-it scent, but it has a small problem. The cherry note ( the most important one… ) is very subtle. I think they should´ve invested more in the cherry scent to make this perfume stand out on the market. But instead, they made the fragrance very similar to the original one, but with a touch of cherry.
However, this perfume is not a bad quality for sure. It´s more suitable for mild temperatures than the original one and is a good option for cherry perfume lovers. The mix of ingredients makes the fragrance creamy and fruity with a delicate touch of white flowers. Overall, is a very good perfume!
In this Black Opium Over Red review, we´ll discuss the most important aspects of the fragrance including its scent, fragrance evolution, performance, versatility and price. Join me on this journey and enjoy the reading!
Scent Profile
As mentioned before, the main difference between Black Opium and Black Opium Over Red is the cherry note. In this perfume, the blend of notes behaves similarly to the original one, but with a more sweet and fresh opening. The fragrance is considered a fruity creamy coffee perfume, with the main notes of:
- Top Notes: Cherry and Mandarin Orange
- Middle Notes: Black Tea, Jasmine and Orange Blossom
- Base Notes: Vanilla, Coffee and Patchouli
First, the fragrance evolution starts with a burst of mandarin orange with a sweet cherry, creating a very fresh opening to the blend. Over time, the mandarin orange fades away, leaving the cherry note with Jasmine and Orange blossoms. The combination of the sweetness of cherry and the sophistication of Jasmine and Orange Blossom notes gives a sexy and feminine vibe to the perfume. Last, the fragrance settles down with the classic smell of coffee, vanilla and patchouli with a very subtle scent of sweet cherry.
Would I recommend this perfume to those who already have the original one? It depends… If you like the cherry scent and the Black Opium line, you should definitely try this one in a perfume shop. But honestly, there are better cherry fragrances you can try out there.
Performance
Black Opium Over Red is not as strong as the original one but still has a good performance under most women´s skin. The scent can linger for more than 8 hours easily. However, you can experience more or less performance under your own body.
Black Opium Over Red has a good moderate projection, making sure everyone around you smells the creamy coffee cherry scent. Due to this reserved but not shy projection, Black Opium Over Red is perfect for dates. Your partner, or your prey 😈, will definitely smell this sexy blend of notes and fall easily for you.
However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the performance of any fragrance is closely linked to individual skin chemistry. Therefore, results may vary from. We highly recommend purchasing a decant or a travel bottle size or even testing it and experiencing the performance on your skin.
Versatility
As mentioned before, Black Opium Over Red is a more versatile version of the original one and can be used also under mild temperatures. The fragrance will show more of the cherry note during spring´s mild nights and will be more cosy during winter and autumn.
You can use this fragrance on many occasions you like, but in my opinion, this is a very sexy fragrance that must be used during dates.
Throughout spring, the perfume adopts a more sexy sweet smell of cherry with undertones of coffee, vanilla and white flowers. It can be used in the evening or during the daytime, but be careful with hot spring days. Keep this fragrance for mild days, so you can smell more of the sweet cherry note.
During the colder days of winter and autumn, Black Opium Over Red will adopt a more mature version, being almost similar to the original one. The coffee, vanilla and patchouli notes become more apparent, covering the cherry scent quickly during the dry down.
Alternative Fragrances
It´s not hard to recommend fragrances that are similar or have the proposal of this one. If you like fragrances like the original Black Opium or are interested in cherry perfumes, here are a few recommendations I have for you:
- Black Opium – By YSL ( Creamy vanilla coffee fragrance )
- Black Opium Intense – By YSL ( Intense vanilla coffee fragrance )
- Modest Deux – By Afnan ( Cherry with silvester fruits fragrance )
- Lost Cherry – By Tom Ford ( Luxury cherry fragrance )
- Lovely Chèrie – By Maison Alhambra ( Budget high-quality cherry fragrance )
If you like cherry perfumes, check out this list we made!
Price
Black Opium Over Red is not a cheap fragrance, it has a high price point like the other fragrances from the house. The YSL fragrance can be found for around 65€ – 80€ for the 30 ml bottle.
Conclusion
In this Black Opium Over Red review, we discussed a lot of important aspects and we can conclude one thing: Zoë Kravitz was the best choice for the commercial. Sensuality, bravery and femininity are the words that best describe this scent and this woman!
With a blend of notes of mandarin orange, cherry, jasmine, orange blossom, coffee, vanilla and patchouli, Black Opium Over Red can be considered a dark fruity perfume, perfect for dates.
This fragrance is very sensual and should be used for moments when you wanna conquer the person you´re interested in. Use this perfume during winter and autumn and you´ll see a cosy and mature version of it. But during spring, you´ll smell more of the sexy cherry note.
If I had to describe Black Opium Over Red in just one phrase, it would be: ” A daddy magnet cherry fragrance “
To conclude this Black Opium Over Red review, I’ll give it an Overall Rating of: ⭐⭐⭐⭐(7.4/10)
FAQ
Is this fragrance better than the original one?
It depends. If you like cherry notes, then yes!
Is Black Opium Over Red more sensual than the original one?
Definitely yes! The cherry note gives the perfume a sensual vibe, being perfect to be used during dates of sensual moments.
What age group is Black Opium Over Red best suited for?
I would say for women around their 20s or early 30s.
What is the best occasion to use Black Opium Over Red?
Dates for sure!
