Creed Aventus vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Creed Aventus by Creed and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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Creed Aventus
CreedEDP
“Opens with Pineapple, settles into Musk.”
Top
Pineapple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple
Mid
Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli
Base
Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Special occasionYear-roundDay or nightFor himCompliment magnet
$280–$445Buy on Amazon
YSL Black Opium
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
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor herCompliment magnet
$85–$140Buy on Amazon
Side by side
| Creed Aventus | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Pineapple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk |
| Longevity | Excellent — 8–10 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate — noticeable presence | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Noticeable trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $280–$445 | $85–$140 |