Parfums de Marly Layton vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Parfums de Marly Layton by Parfums de Marly and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Parfums de Marly Layton
Parfums de MarlyEDP
“Opens with Apple, settles into Vanilla.”
Top
Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin
Mid
Geranium, Violet, Jasmine
Base
Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Patchouli
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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| Parfums de Marly Layton | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Geranium, Violet, Jasmine | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Patchouli | Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood |
| Longevity | Excellent — 8–10 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate — noticeable presence | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Heavy trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $195–$325 | $85–$140 |