Dior Sauvage vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Dior Sauvage by Dior and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Dior Sauvage
DiorEDP
“Opens with Bergamot, settles into Ambroxan.”
Top
Bergamot, Pepper
Mid
Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg
Base
Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
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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
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| Dior Sauvage | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Pepper | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar | 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 | $80–$135 | $85–$140 |