Always Red Femme
Elizabeth ArdenEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Always Red Femme vs. Black Opium
Is Always Red Femme better than Black Opium?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaJasminePearPatchouli
fruityvanillawoodywhite floralsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Always Red Femme and Black Opium?
| 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
How do Always Red Femme and Black Opium smell?
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
What notes do Always Red Femme and Black Opium share?
Top
Blackcurrant BudLemonPear
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Peach BlossomJasmineLily of the Valley
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaCedarwoodMossPatchouli
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Peach BlossomJasmineLily of the Valley
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant BudPear
Pear
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Always Red Femme and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Always Red Femme or Black Opium?
| Always Red Femme | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Always Red Femme and Black Opium?
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
Where to buy Always Red Femme and Black Opium
| Always Red Femme | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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