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Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Over Red

2017 · For men · Spicy

Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2017, a spicy fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh. Key notes: Apple, Violet Leaf and Pineapple.

At a glance

Dominant accordsfresh spicy, aromatic, fresh
Key notesApple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage
Community rating3.93/5 from 4,973 votes

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Accord profile

fresh spicy13%aromatic12%fresh12%citrus11%green9%fruity9%amber9%aldehydic9%woody8%musky7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Launched in 2017, YSL Saint Laurent red is a woody aromatic for men that opens with a sharp, effervescent blend of aldehydes, bergamot, ginger, lemon, and mint. This top layer is bright and slightly soapy, with a cooling spice that sets a brisk, energetic tone. The heart shifts to a fruitier, greener character: apple and pineapple lend a juicy sweetness, while violet leaf, sage, and geranium add a crisp, herbal freshness. It's a transitional phase that feels both modern and slightly retro.

The base is where the fragrance settles into its warmer, more serious self: ambergris and musk provide a soft, skin-like depth, cedar and vetiver add dry, earthy structure, and balsam fir and incense introduce a subtle smokiness. With main accords of fresh spicy, aromatic, and fresh, it's best suited to daytime wear in spring or summer, or for collectors who enjoy classic aromatic fougères with a fruity twist. It suits men who want a versatile, office-friendly scent that still has character.

中文簡介

2017年推出嘅YSL Saint Laurent red,係一款木質芳香男香。前調以醛、佛手柑、薑、檸檬同薄荷組成,清爽帶微辛,有種乾淨嘅皂感。中調轉為蘋果、菠蘿嘅果甜,配合紫羅蘭葉、鼠尾草同天竺葵,散發綠意同草本氣息。基調用龍涎香、麝香打底,加上雪松、香根草、冷杉同乳香,營造乾燥、微煙燻嘅木質餘韻。整體主調係清新辛辣、芳香同清新,適合日間、春夏或辦公室使用。如果你鍾意經典芳香調但想有啲果香點綴,呢支值得收藏。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameBlack Opium Over Red
Launched2017
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySpicy
Notes recorded16
Accords10

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What are the notes in Black Opium Over Red?

Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon and Mint; heart notes are Apple, Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Sage and Geranium; base notes are Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, Balsam Fir and Incense.

What accords does Black Opium Over Red have?

The dominant accords recorded for Black Opium Over Red are fresh spicy (100.0%); aromatic (98.6%); fresh (94.6%); citrus (88.9%); green (74.1%).

When was Black Opium Over Red launched?

Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2017.

What does Black Opium Over Red smell like?

Black Opium Over Red is recorded as a spicy fragrance, centred on Apple, Violet Leaf and Pineapple.

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