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JPG Le Male Le Parfum vs YSL Black Opium

Side-by-side comparison of JPG Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

JPG Le Male Le Parfum

Jean Paul GaultierEDP

Opens with Cardamom, settles into Tonka Bean.

Top

Cardamom, Lavender, Iris

Mid

Lavandin, Vanilla

Base

Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Coumarin

Longevity
Projection
Sillage
$70–$115
Date nightFall / WinterDay or nightFor him
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YSL Black Opium

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
$85–$140
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor herCompliment magnet
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Side by side

JPG Le Male Le ParfumYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationEDPEDP
Top notesCardamom, Lavender, IrisPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesLavandin, VanillaCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesTonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, CoumarinVanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood
LongevityExcellent — 8–10 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageNoticeable trailNoticeable trail
Price$70–$115$85–$140

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