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Parfums de Marly Pegasus vs YSL Black Opium

Side-by-side comparison of Parfums de Marly Pegasus by Parfums de Marly and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

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Parfums de Marly Pegasus

Parfums de MarlyEDP

Parfums de Marly Pegasus

Opens with Bergamot, settles into Vanilla.

Top

Bergamot, Heliotrope, Cypress

Mid

Jasmine, Lavender, Bitter Almond

Base

Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood

Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightOfficeFall / WinterDay or nightUnisexCompliment magnet

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

Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor herCompliment magnet

Side by side

Parfums de Marly PegasusYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationEDPEDP
Top notesBergamot, Heliotrope, CypressPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesJasmine, Lavender, Bitter AlmondCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesVanilla, Amber, SandalwoodVanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
LongevityExcellent — 8–10 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionModerate — noticeable presenceModerate — noticeable presence
SillageNoticeable trailNoticeable trail
Price$230–$325$85–$140

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