Chanel No. 5 L'Eau vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Chanel No. 5 L'Eau by Chanel and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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Chanel No. 5 L'Eau
ChanelEDT
“Opens with Lemon, settles into Cedar.”
Top
Lemon, Mandarin, Orange
Mid
Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine
Base
Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber
Longevity65
GoodProjection55
IntimateSillage55
Subtle$90–$140
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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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| Chanel No. 5 L'Eau | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDP |
| Top notes | Lemon, Mandarin, Orange | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk |
| Longevity | Good — 6–8 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Intimate — stays close to skin | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Subtle trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $90–$140 | $85–$140 |