Bleu de Chanel vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Bleu de Chanel by Chanel and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Bleu de Chanel
ChanelEDP
“Opens with Grapefruit, settles into Sandalwood.”
Top
Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint
Mid
Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine
Base
Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
OfficeDate nightYear-roundDay or nightFor him
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Yves Saint LaurentEDP
“Opens with Pear, settles into Vanilla.”
Top
Pear, Pink Pepper
Mid
Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base
Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor herCompliment magnet
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| Bleu de Chanel | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean | Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood |
| Longevity | Excellent — 8–10 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate — noticeable presence | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Noticeable trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $90–$160 | $85–$140 |