Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red — Type Formula

Built for DIY perfumers, this digital type formula is an OLFx reconstruction of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red, not a finished perfume. Ulta Beauty lists a cherry accord, black tea, jasmine, a coffee accord and vanilla among its notes. The OLFx build uses 28 materials. Digital formula, $19.99 — prepared by hand and emailed within 1–2 days.

Notes as listed by an authorized retailer

• Top: Cherry Accord, Mandarine Essence, Cassis Accord
• Middle: Jasmine Flower, Black Tea, Orange Blossom Absolute
• Base: Coffee Accord, Vanilla Infusion, Patchouli Heart
• Fragrance family (as listed): Ambery Fruity Gourmand

Notes as listed by Ulta Beauty, an authorized retailer, checked September 29, 2026.

Accord skeleton

Vanilla holds the largest share of the OLFx reconstruction at 20%, with White Floral just behind at 18%. Cherry, at 15%, sits on top of that creamy floral core, backed by Amber, Coffee and Musky, with a smaller Fruity accent to round out the red-fruit side. These accord groups are how OLFx organizes its own build; the notes Ulta Beauty lists are shown above.

Composition  (28 materials · type reconstruction · full spec locked)

— = captive material without a public CAS (a substitution is provided in the full spec).

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FAQ

• What are the notes in Black Opium Over Red?
  Ulta Beauty lists cherry accord, mandarine essence and cassis accord (top); jasmine flower, black tea and orange blossom absolute (middle); and coffee accord, vanilla infusion and patchouli heart (base), checked September 29, 2026.
• Is there almond in Black Opium Over Red?
  Almond is not in the note list Ulta Beauty publishes for Over Red (checked September 29, 2026). The red-fruit side comes from the cherry and cassis accords, carried in the OLFx build as Cherry and Fruity.
• Is this formula for Over Red or the original Black Opium Eau de Parfum?
  This formula references Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red. The original Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a separate Yves Saint Laurent fragrance, and this page does not describe it.
• Is this a finished perfume?
  No. It is a written formula of 28 materials that you compound yourself, not a bottle or a sample. The skeleton above shows where the build puts its weight.

OLFx is an independent brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Yves Saint Laurent. Brand names are used for comparison only.

An educational type specification inspired by the composition of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red. OLFX is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original house. This is a written recipe / analysis, not a physical sample. Reformulate to your market’s IFRA category before use.