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YSL Black Opium vs YSL Y Eau de Parfum

Side-by-side comparison of YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and YSL Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent.

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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YSL Y Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint LaurentEDP

Opens with Apple, settles into Amberwood.

Top

Apple, Ginger, Bergamot

Mid

Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium

Base

Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver

Longevity
Projection
Sillage
$75–$125
OfficeDate nightYear-roundDay or nightFor him
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Side by side

YSL Black OpiumYSL Y Eau de Parfum
ConcentrationEDPEDP
Top notesPear, Pink PepperApple, Ginger, Bergamot
Mid notesCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter AlmondSage, Juniper Berries, Geranium
Base notesVanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere WoodAmberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
LongevityExcellent — 8–10 hoursGood — 6–8 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageNoticeable trailNoticeable trail
Price$85–$140$75–$125

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