The Scent

The Opus V woods symphony is a universal, Floral-headed, fumy fragrance. It was inspired by our modern world and tells the story of humans living amongst machines through its notes. With a dry woody touch, the perfume is balanced out by its gentle mineral heart.

This perfume is an investment well made. With its highly concentrated Eau De parfum, the notes last all day long on the skin. Available in a 100ml format and ranging at 325€.

Key Notes

Top Notes: Orris Absolute, Rhum.

The perfume opens up with a scarce ingredient: Orris absolute. Warmed by notes of Rhum, the scent gains a round, warm touch. With its fresh, earthy notes, the roots add character and a slightly peppery touch to the fragrance.

Heart Notes: Orris Concrete, Rose, Jasmine.

At the heart of the perfume, we have a floral trio. The freshness of a white flower, the rose's elegance and the Orris's strength. Makes this perfume a delicious sensorial experience.

Base Notes: Agarwood, Civet, Dry Wood Accord.

Something is comforting about a woody fragrance. Maybe it is the released smoothness or the skin-like scent that we can relate to. Like most perfumes, the base notes are warmer and wooden-based. The great thing is this adds hours and hours to your perfume's longevity.

The “Opus” eau de parfum range

Made up of 6 perfumes, the Amouage library collection is one of the unique approaches to the perfumery world I know. Adventuring unexplored fragrance paths, this collection is designed for men and women who want the rarest perfume. Using surprisingly well-known notes in their scents, your curiosity will be more than spiked. You can purchase the collection in a discovery kit for those who can't decide between the fragrances. The perfect gift for you or your loved ones.

The Opus library collection has a simple but elegantly decorated bottle. Dress in a powdered pink colour; the bottle holds the Amouage logo engraved on a black metal plate on the front.

My Review

Amouage doesn't stop surprising me! When discovering this perfume, I went in with an open mind. Generally more of a fresh, floral lover, I wasn't expecting to like the scent so much. My first impression was, “wow, this is strong,” but once I left it on my skin for a minute or two, I liked it. The perfume evolves into a warm, rich fragrance. I find this is better suited to men, but ladies, please do give it a try. The perfume is great for autumn, inside a coat or scarf. A little pricey, but I understand why when using such high-quality ingredients. The fragrances in the Library collection push the boundaries of perfumery and offer brand-new notes.

You can check out my review of new Opus XII Rose Incense fragrance here.

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The Scent

First of all, what does the perfume smell of? Amouage created an elegant Floral Amber fragrance to represent the mystery of the rosebud.

Built around the majestic flower, the fragrance takes you on a journey through a woody, modern note. While looking through the many ingredients that compose this perfume, you will come across some of the rarest and not-so-known star notes that are bound to leave you wanting more.

Top Notes: Elemi, Olibanum (Frankincense) Hyper Absolute, Black Ink Accord.

I know this sounds like a catastrophe, but this trio is marvellous. Amouage selected three uncommon and harmonious notes to kickstart the perfume with power. The fresh scent of Elemi, the smoky scent of frankincense and the sharp note of black ink.

Heart Notes: Damascena Rose Water Essential, Suederal, Frankincense Absolute.

Amouage added sweet rose water and a powdery federal note to follow up. Bringing class and roundness to the perfume.

Base Notes: Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood.

Last of all, the warm, woody notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Mixed, they create a recomforting scent. These are also the notes that will last in the fragrance.

The Library Collection

Amouage knows how hard it can be to choose a single perfume. And for that reason, the brand created multiple travel/ miniature formats collections. OPUS XII ROSE INCENSE os sound in the recent library collection. Both men and women can discover and play along with three other scents.

My Experience

Amouage fragrances are generally a big or miss as unique as they come. Made for those who want a stand-out, unique scent that not everyone can wear. Having quite a few Amouage fragrances myself, I was curious to discover yet another perfume from the brand.

The Opus XII rose incense perfume was a pleasant discovery. The rich floral notes are wrapped with a mysteriously addictive smoky note. Lasting all day on the skin, this scent is perfect for those wanting to be noticed. What I love about the perfume is that the rose becomes a not-so-innocent fragrance. As a lover of vanilla, I was pleased to see it included in the formula.

I recommend this perfume to men and women who enjoy a stronger character perfume. It is 100% giving off niche perfume vibes and could be the next Amouage fragrance I purchase.

The matte greyish bottle is capped with a minimalistic black lid. Golden details highlight the name and bottle to give it a more impactful look. Although this is an investment, I think this kind of originality deserves it.

Also, I recently shared about Overture Man and Woman – they both are on my top shelf and I do reach out for them depending on my mood.

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Overture Man

Overture is a woody scent inspired by man’s solitude in the world. Using dramatic and bold ingredients Amouage delivers a fragrance of confidence. Created by Karine Vinchon-Spehner, a French perfume creator. Overture is composed of contrasting raw materials, which reflects the alternation of rhythms in life and opera.

Yes, you heard correctly. The perfume's name, Overture, defines the opera's opening. A short piece that alternates slow and fast rhythms to set the right mood for what follows. This is why Amouage decided to use such contrasting raw materials.

The Notes

Let's take a closer look at the fragranced juice.

With top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cumin, Ginger, Nutmeg, Saffron & Cognac accord. It sets the tone for the following notes. The acidic, spicy top note is balanced to perfection. Spiking your interest as soon as you smell it.

Following are the heart notes of Cinnamon, Lentisk, Benzoin, Ciste Labdanum, Patchouli, Geranium & Myrrh. Just like the heart, they pulse through the perfume. Giving an earthy floral note to the fragrance.

And last of all come the base notes of Sandalwood, Smoky Leather, Clary Sage, Animalic accord & Incense. These notes are the everlasting, smooth and sensual notes that stay with you all day. They give the perfume a round, classy touch.

The Bottle

Amouage designed the bottle in a simple but effective manner. Through the frosted glass, we can perceive a brandy-coloured blend. The bottle is decorated with a crowned magnetic bronze cap and a metal plate with the Amouage logo. Below are the pictures of Overture Woman (left) and Overture Man (right).

My Experience

Amouage Overture Man is a long-lasting boost of masculinity. With its oriental style, the perfume is the final touch to your outfit. Overall, I find it to be a perfect balance. Not overpowering, this perfume will accompany you on your journey. May that be a professional meeting, a night at the opera or a simple day out. I would recommend this perfume for the winter or evenings due to the warm notes inside.

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I recently gifted my man Epic Man from the house of Amouage, and I have started to adore this scent with time. The inspiration was two-fold: the legendary Silk Road and Puccini’s Turandot opera. This whole inspiration is set in China based on a tale involving a Persian princess and a deadly riddle. 

A man’s scent says a lot about his personality. And just like the ladies' version of this scent screams femininity, Amouage Epic Man emits a strong, masculine message. It contains some of the most finely-sourced ingredients, which all work together to form the perfect oriental, woody scent.

Key Notes

The Keynotes are:

• Top Notes: Pink Pepper Berry Essence, Frankincense, Cumin, Cardamom Essence, Saffron, Mace Essence, Nutmeg, Myrtle Essence.
• Heart Notes: Geranium Essence, Myrrh Essence.
• Base Notes: Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Musk, Castoreum.

This fragrance is predominantly spicy with top notes of pink pepper berry essence, saffron, nutmeg, cumin, and cardamom. It has base notes of sandalwood, patchouli, frankincense, musk, oud and leather. They all give the scent a real expensive feel. All of them make for a manly, distinctive fragrance that can fill a room. Moreover, just like the female version, a little bit of this goes a long way. You don’t have to spray much to get maximum effect. The fragrance has quite a high price point, but you only need to use it a little at a time because it's so potent. This means it’ll probably last a lot longer than another scent that isn’t as concentrated.  Overall, I can feel the extreme performance, sillage, and uniqueness.

For myself, I love the female version of this fragrance, Epic Woman. Epic Woman represents an endeavour run by strength and ambition, while the male fragrance, Epic Man is a compass on the Silk Road.

Where To Buy Amouage Epic Man?

• Nordstrom.com
• SaksFifthAvenue.com
• Harrods.com

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Amouage Epic Woman

The Amouage Epic Woman perfume is the perfect combination of light floral notes, mixed with deep, peppery aromas. According to Amouage, this fragrance was inspired by the eternal legends of the ancient Silk Road from China to Arabia. And that explains why the fragrance leaves a lingering oriental spice after it has been sprayed.

The Keynotes are:

• Top Notes: Cumin, Pink Bay, Cinnamon.
• Heart Notes: Damascene Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, Tea.
• Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Oud, Frankincense, Guaiac Wood, Orris, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla.

The fragrance itself opens with notes such as cinnamon, cumin and pink bay – followed closely by a flood of floral scents. It also has base notes of vanilla and frankincense which adds a smoothness – while geranium, rose, jasmine and tea are the core ingredients that really stand out. Not to mention, it contains oud, one of the most luxurious and expensive ingredients in the world, for the perfect finish. Each formula is aged for five years before being sold, too, so that the notes have time to blend to excellence.

To me, the most impressive part of this fragrance is that 56% of the formula is pure perfume oil. This not only means that the scent is rich enough to last much longer than other fragrances, but it also means that a little bit goes a very long way. I only spray each wrist once, and can still smell the perfume as strongly at the end of the day as when I first put it on.

For my man, I like Epic Man on him.

Where To Buy Amouage Epic Woman?

• Nordstrom.com
• SaksFifthAvenue.com
• Harrods.com

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