Opera Rouge vs Black Opium Over Red

Cherry and mandarin give this a juicy opening. Jasmine, orange blossom and tea soften the middle, before coffee, vanilla and patchouli bring a darker sweetness.

How they compare

Opera Rouge could suit you if you’d like less vanilla than Black Opium Over Red.

Scent accords and expected performance: Opera Rouge compared with Black Opium Over Red
Opera RougeAccord or measureBlack Opium Over Red
Scent profile
Vanilla
Sweet
Fruity
Coffee
Floral
Earthy
Performance
ModerateProjectionModerate
Not yet assessedLongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrs
Key differences
  • Less vanilla-ledEstimated 4 out of 5 for Opera Rouge, 5 for Black Opium Over Red.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Black Opium Over Red

Reviewed

Good diffusion and six-hour skin/shift reports, alongside a two-hour failure.

Opera Rouge

Reviewed

Reports disagree sharply: one describes good projection, another says it becomes a skin scent within minutes.

Fragrances with similar accords

Scents that share accords with Black Opium Over Red, matched automatically across the catalogue.