“No matter where I go, I always have people stopping me and asking what I am wearing because it’s absolutely beautiful”
Black Friday is the perfect moment to snap up discounted beauty treats, whether destined for a dressing table or wrapped up as a Christmas surprise. Boots is going big on fragrance offers this year, and one half-price standout has seriously caught attention.
Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red (50ml) has dropped to £49 from £105, delivering a hefty £56 saving. The scent is a fruity, cherry-infused twist on the iconic original, blending juicy cherry and creamy vanilla for that gourmand, dessert-like feel.
It’s lifted with jasmine and orange blossom for brightness, while the signature dark coffee note brings the deep, addictive edge fans adore. It comes in a deep red and black bottle with a sultry edge and would look sophisticated on any dressing table.
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Many shoppers say the fragrance ‘lasts all day,’ adding even more appeal to the already generous discount. But for loyalists who prefer the original classic, Black Opium itself is also included in the deals, now £77.60 from £97.
Besides Boots, there are plenty more Black Friday perfume deals. LookFantastic, for instance, has unveiled some hefty discounts on big names such as Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs and Burberry.
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This fragrance blends dark black coffee and luminous white flowers with a juicy cherry accord.
Meanwhile, Cult Beauty has also reduced the price of a wealth of fragrances. That includes some more niche brands, such as Kayali, Malin + Goetz and Discothèque.
Back to Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red it’s had some great reviews from shoppers, with a solid 4.7 star-rating. This person shared: “I love YSL Black Opium, and I wanted to try Black Opium over Red. It smells divine, with a subtle hint of cherry.
“I have received some nice compliments when I’ve worn it. I bought it on offer, and because I love it so much, I ended up buying two bottles! I would thoroughly recommend this fragrance.”
Meanwhile, a second added: “Excellent scent that lasts all day. Fragrance is perfect.” And another said: “No matter where I go, I always have people stopping me and asking what I am wearing because it’s absolutely beautiful.”
But not everyone was as impressed. This disappointed shopper said: “I love cherry, and the initial smell is lovely. It just doesn’t last like the original Black Opium, such a shame and a missed opportunity.”
On a more positive note, this Black Opium Over Red fan remarked: “Beautiful Cherry perfume. It reminds me of a chocolate cake, with vanilla, coffee and cherry. One of the better flankers of YSL Opium.”
