Opium Over Red is a lovely, inviting and unique scent. I don’t think I’ve ever smelt anything quite like this. I get the mandarin in the beginning which I didn’t enjoy but it does disappear. I don’t smell any coffee, tea or jasmine at all, at least that I can identify, This to me is like a creamy vanilla pudding that has a little strawberry and cherry puree mixed through it, with some powdery, pink marshmallows sprinkled on top. In fact I think a more accurate description of this scent would be if you were to take a bag of Barrett “Flumps” (the pink and white twisty marshmallows) burst it open and stick your head in it. To me that’s near enough this exact smell. The scent bubble this creates is very comforting and relaxing, like a big fluffy cloud. This could easily be worn all year round in cool temperatures.
While I enjoy the scent, I just can’t wear it as it’s just too much for me. I like powdery scents but this is powder overload and a little nauseating sadly. I chose Simona Andreoli’s Vicebomb over this which is similar but a much easier wear, for me anyway.
