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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
$195–$325
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor himCompliment magnet
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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

Parfums de Marly LaytonYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationEDPEDP
Top notesApple, Lavender, Bergamot, MandarinPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesGeranium, Violet, JasmineCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesVanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, PatchouliVanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood
LongevityExcellent — 8–10 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageHeavy trailNoticeable trail
Price$195–$325$85–$140

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