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Tom Ford Oud Wood vs YSL Black Opium

Side-by-side comparison of Tom Ford Oud Wood by Tom Ford and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

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Tom Ford Oud Wood

Tom FordEDP

Tom Ford Oud Wood

Opens with Oud, settles into Tonka Bean.

Top

Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom

Mid

Sandalwood, Vetiver

Base

Tonka Bean, Amber

Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningUnisex
$165–$290Buy on Amazon

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
$85–$140Buy on Amazon

Side by side

Tom Ford Oud WoodYSL Black Opium
ConcentrationEDPEDP
Top notesOud, Rosewood, CardamomPear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesSandalwood, VetiverCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesTonka Bean, AmberVanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
LongevityGood — 6–8 hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionIntimate — stays close to skinModerate — noticeable presence
SillageSubtle trailNoticeable trail
Price$165–$290$85–$140

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