Dior Sauvage Elixir vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Dior Sauvage Elixir by Dior and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Dior Sauvage Elixir
DiorElixir
“Opens with Cinnamon, settles into Sandalwood.”
Top
Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Grapefruit
Mid
Lavender
Base
Sandalwood, Licorice, Amber, Haitian Vetiver
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor himCompliment magnet
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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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| Dior Sauvage Elixir | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | EDP |
| Top notes | Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Grapefruit | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Lavender | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Sandalwood, Licorice, Amber, Haitian Vetiver | Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood |
| Longevity | All day — 10+ hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Strong — fills a room | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Heavy trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $120–$230 | $85–$140 |