YSL Black Opium vs YSL Y Eau de Parfum
Side-by-side comparison of YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and YSL Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent.
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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
YSL Y Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint LaurentEDP
“Opens with Apple, settles into Amberwood.”
Top
Apple, Ginger, Bergamot
Mid
Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium
Base
Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
OfficeDate nightYear-roundDay or nightFor him
$75–$125Buy on Amazon
Side by side
| YSL Black Opium | YSL Y Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Pear, Pink Pepper | Apple, Ginger, Bergamot |
| Mid notes | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond | Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk | Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver |
| Longevity | Excellent — 8–10 hours | Good — 6–8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate — noticeable presence | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Noticeable trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $85–$140 | $75–$125 |