Always Red Femme
Elizabeth ArdenEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Always Red Femme vs. Black Opium
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Always Red Femme | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Always Red Femme
Fruity
Fresh
Aromatic
Vanilla
Woody
Green
Floral
White Floral
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Blackcurrant BudLemonPear
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Peach BlossomJasmineLily of the Valley
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaCedarwoodMossPatchouli
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Always Red Femme | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The blackcurrant opening can be polarizing. Some find it immediately appealing, while others need time to appreciate its particular character. As the fragrance develops.Always Red Femme
If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Always Red Femme | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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