Best Black Opium Over Red Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 10 affordable alternatives to Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent are: 1. Devotion Dolce&Gabbana perfume by Dolce Gabbana (62% match), 2. Q by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum Dolce&Gabbana perfume by Dolce Gabbana (54% match), 3. Angels' Share by By Kilian (51% match), 4. The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense Dolce&Gabbana perfume by Dolce Gabbana (43% match), 5. Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme Dolce&Gabbana perfume by Dolce Gabbana (42% match).
Accord Profile
Cherry
100%
Vanilla
95%
Sweet
81%
Coffee
69%
White Floral
69%
Warm Spicy
56%
Citrus
39%
Patchouli
29%
Affordable Alternatives
#162% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralCitrus
Shared Notes (2)
orange blossom, vanilla
#254% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
CherryVanillaSweetWhite Floral
Shared Notes (3)
cherry, jasmine, vanilla
#351% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (1)
vanilla
#443% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralCitrus
Shared Notes (4)
mandarin orange, jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla
#542% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralCitrus
Shared Notes (4)
mandarin orange, jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla
#642% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralCitrus
Shared Notes (2)
orange blossom, vanilla
#741% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralWarm SpicyPatchouli
Shared Notes (3)
jasmine, vanilla, patchouli
#840% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralCitrus
Shared Notes (2)
orange blossom, vanilla
#939% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetCoffeeWarm SpicyCitrus
Shared Notes (4)
orange blossom, vanilla, coffee, patchouli
#1037% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
VanillaSweetWhite FloralCitrus
Shared Notes (3)
mandarin orange, jasmine, vanilla
Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Opium Over Red
Mixed5 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
0.0
/10
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for Black Opium Over Red?+
The top dupes for Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent ranked by accord-and-note similarity: Devotion Dolce&Gabbana perfume by Dolce Gabbana (62% match); Q by Dolce & Gabbana Parfum Dolce&Gabbana perfume by Dolce Gabbana (54% match); Angels' Share by By Kilian (51% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from Black Opium Over Red's pyramid.
Are dupes of Black Opium Over Red worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development. The original Black Opium Over Red scores 0.0/10 with 5 Reddit opinions, so you have a baseline to compare against.
How similar are these dupes to Black Opium Over Red?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a Black Opium Over Red dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Cherry (100%), Vanilla (95%), Sweet (81%), Coffee (69%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.