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Dior Sauvage EDT vs YSL Black Opium

Side-by-side comparison of Dior Sauvage EDT by Dior and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

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Dior Sauvage EDT

DiorEDT

Dior Sauvage EDT

Opens with Bergamot, settles into Ambroxan.

Top

Bergamot, Pepper

Mid

Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi

Base

Ambroxan, Cedar

Longevity75
Good
Projection70
Moderate
Sillage70
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

Dior Sauvage EDTYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationEDTEDP
Top notesBergamot, PepperPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesSichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, ElemiCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesAmbroxan, CedarVanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
LongevityGood — 6–8 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageNoticeable trailNoticeable trail
Price$75–$130$85–$140

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