Armani Code EDT vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Armani Code EDT by Giorgio Armani and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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Armani Code EDT
Giorgio ArmaniEDT
“Opens with Bergamot, settles into Tonka Bean.”
Top
Bergamot, Lemon, Star Anise
Mid
Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood
Base
Tonka Bean, Tobacco, Leather
Longevity65
GoodProjection65
ModerateSillage65
Moderate$65–$110
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Yves Saint LaurentEDP
“Opens with Pear, settles into Vanilla.”
Top
Pear, Pink Pepper
Mid
Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base
Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
Longevity80
ExcellentProjection70
ModerateSillage75
Moderate$85–$140
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| Armani Code EDT | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDP |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Lemon, Star Anise | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Tonka Bean, Tobacco, Leather | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk |
| Longevity | Good — 6–8 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate — noticeable presence | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Noticeable trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $65–$110 | $85–$140 |