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Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs YSL Black Opium

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

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Bleu de Chanel Parfum

ChanelParfum

Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Opens with Citrus, settles into Cedar.

Top

Citrus, Mint, Pink Pepper

Mid

Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine

Base

Cedar, Sandalwood, Incense, Vetiver

Longevity88
Excellent
Projection65
Moderate
Sillage60
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

Bleu de Chanel ParfumYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationParfumEDP
Top notesCitrus, Mint, Pink PepperPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesGinger, Nutmeg, JasmineCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesCedar, Sandalwood, Incense, VetiverVanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
LongevityExcellent — 8–10 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageNoticeable trailNoticeable trail
Price$160–$185$85–$140

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