Black Optra 100ml EDP By Pendora Scents

Fragrance Notes

• Top: Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
• Heart: Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice
• Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar, Cashmere Wood
• Inspired by: Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
• Scent Family: Oriental Vanilla Coffee Gourmand
• Gender: For Her
• Best For: Evenings, special occasions, autumn and winter

Hero Opening
Black Optra is a luxurious and seductive fragrance that combines rich, bold notes with a touch of sweetness. It opens with a vibrant combination of pear, pink pepper and orange blossom, reveals a heart of coffee, jasmine, bitter almond and licorice, and settles into a warm, creamy base of vanilla, patchouli, cedar and cashmere wood. It is made for those who appreciate a captivating blend of fruity, floral and warm aromas.

The Story
Black Optra comes from Pendora Scents, a Paris Corner house based in the UAE and known for modern, accessible Arabic fragrances. It is inspired by Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and follows the same dark, sweet coffee-and-vanilla direction, with the same note list.

It is a fragrance for evening wear and special occasions, built on a contrast between a fresh, juicy fruit opening and a dark, creamy gourmand heart and base.

The Scent
Black Optra opens with pear, pink pepper and orange blossom. Pear is crisp and juicy, pink pepper adds a light, sparkling spice, and orange blossom brings a soft, honeyed floral glow, so the opening feels fresh and invigorating.

The heart is coffee, jasmine, bitter almond and licorice. Coffee adds a dark, roasted depth, jasmine brings a creamy white floral warmth, bitter almond adds a nutty, marzipan-like sweetness, and licorice gives a mysterious, slightly spicy edge that makes the heart alluring.

The base is vanilla, patchouli, cedar and cashmere wood. Vanilla is warm and creamy, patchouli adds an earthy depth, cedar gives a dry, clean woodiness, and cashmere wood wraps everything in a soft, velvety warmth. The dry-down is creamy, sweet and lingers beautifully on the skin.

An Honest Note on the Style and the Comparison
Black Optra is a rich, sweet coffee gourmand, and it is meant to feel dark and indulgent. With coffee, bitter almond, licorice and vanilla in the pyramid, it reads as seductive and evening-ready rather than light, so it suits people who love sweet, dark, gourmand fragrances and may feel heavy if you prefer fresh or dry scents.

Reviewers are positive, with one calling it very feminine and fresh, and retailer ratings average around 4.7 out of 5. Compared with Black Opium, it shares the same note list and mood, and skin chemistry shapes the finer differences, so a test on your own skin is always a good idea.

Product Details

• Brand: Pendora Scents (Paris Corner)
• Fragrance: Black Optra
• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Origin: UAE

Performance

• Character: Rich, sweet and dark, with a coffee-vanilla heart and a creamy woody finish
• Best season: Autumn (March to May) and winter (June to August)
• Best time of day: Evenings, date nights and special occasions
• Application: Two to three sprays on moisturised skin on the neck and wrists

Comparison to Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

• Shared notes: The same pyramid: pear, pink pepper, orange blossom, coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, licorice, vanilla, patchouli, cedar and cashmere wood
• Character: Both are dark, sweet coffee-and-vanilla gourmands made for evenings
• Concentration: Both are Eau de Parfum
• Verdict: The same note list and mood, with skin chemistry deciding the finer differences

About the Brand
Pendora Scents is a Paris Corner house based in the UAE, known for modern, accessible Arabic fragrances with a growing following around the world. Black Optra is one of its most popular women’s fragrances, built around coffee, vanilla and jasmine.

Why Buy From Dubai Blends

• 100% authentic: sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia
• Fast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse
• Securely packed: every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed
• Loved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pendora Scents Black Optra smell like?
Black Optra smells sweet, dark and creamy: pear, pink pepper and orange blossom on top, coffee, jasmine, bitter almond and licorice in the heart, and vanilla, patchouli, cedar and cashmere wood in the base. It opens fresh and juicy and dries down warm, creamy and coffee-vanilla.

What is Black Optra inspired by?
Black Optra is inspired by Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and shares its note list: pear, pink pepper, orange blossom, coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, licorice, vanilla, patchouli, cedar and cashmere wood. Skin chemistry shapes the finer differences, so a test on your own skin is the best way to compare.

Is Black Optra for women or men?
Black Optra is positioned for women, and its sweet coffee, jasmine and vanilla profile leans feminine. Fragrance has no rules, though, and anyone who enjoys dark, sweet gourmands can wear it.

Is Black Optra very sweet?
It is a sweet gourmand with vanilla, bitter almond and licorice, balanced by coffee, pink pepper and patchouli. If you prefer fresh or dry scents, a sample first is a good idea.

How long does Black Optra last?
Longevity varies with skin chemistry and application. Applying two to three sprays on moisturised skin on the neck and wrists gives the best start.

What season and occasion is Black Optra best for?
Black Optra suits autumn (March to May) and winter (June to August) in Australia, when cooler air suits its rich, creamy warmth. It is perfect for evenings, date nights and special occasions.

Is Black Optra a safe blind buy?
If you already enjoy coffee, vanilla and jasmine gourmands, it is a natural fit. Retailer ratings are positive, but because it is a rich, sweet style, a sample first is a good idea if you are unsure.

Does Dubai Blends ship Black Optra across Australia?
Yes. We ship Australia-wide from our local warehouse with full tracking, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and all regional areas.

Pro Tip
Give Black Optra twenty minutes on your skin to move from the juicy pear and orange blossom opening into the dark coffee and jasmine heart. Apply two to three sprays on moisturised skin on the neck and wrists, and keep it for evenings when its warmth and richness suit the mood.