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Acqua di Giò Parfum vs YSL Black Opium

Side-by-side comparison of Acqua di Giò Parfum by Giorgio Armani and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

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Acqua di Giò Parfum

Giorgio ArmaniParfum

Acqua di Giò Parfum

Opens with Bergamot, settles into Indonesian Patchouli.

Top

Bergamot, Sea Notes

Mid

Rosemary, Clary Sage, Green Mandarin

Base

Indonesian Patchouli, Amber, Incense

Longevity80
Excellent
Projection65
Moderate
Sillage65
Moderate

YSL Black Opium

Yves Saint LaurentEDP

YSL Black Opium

Opens with Pear, settles into Vanilla.

Top

Pear, Pink Pepper

Mid

Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond

Base

Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk

Longevity80
Excellent
Projection70
Moderate
Sillage75
Moderate

Side by side

Acqua di Giò ParfumYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationParfumEDP
Top notesBergamot, Sea NotesPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesRosemary, Clary Sage, Green MandarinCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesIndonesian Patchouli, Amber, IncenseVanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
LongevityExcellent — 8–10 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageNoticeable trailNoticeable trail
Price$90–$150$85–$140

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