Parfums de Marly Layton vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Parfums de Marly Layton by Parfums de Marly and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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Parfums de Marly Layton
Parfums de MarlyEDP
“Opens with Apple, settles into Vanilla.”
Top
Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin
Mid
Geranium, Violet, Jasmine
Base
Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Patchouli
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor himCompliment magnet
$195–$325Buy 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
| Parfums de Marly Layton | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Geranium, Violet, Jasmine | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Patchouli | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk |
| Longevity | Excellent — 8–10 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate — noticeable presence | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Heavy trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $195–$325 | $85–$140 |