JPG Le Male Le Parfum vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of JPG Le Male Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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JPG Le Male Le Parfum
Jean Paul GaultierEDP
“Opens with Cardamom, settles into Tonka Bean.”
Top
Cardamom, Lavender
Mid
Iris, Lavandin, Vanilla
Base
Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Coumarin
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterDay or nightFor him
$70–$115Buy 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
| JPG Le Male Le Parfum | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Cardamom, Lavender | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Iris, Lavandin, Vanilla | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Coumarin | 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 | $70–$115 | $85–$140 |