Opus VII – Reckless Leather

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• maximo_santana

  April 21, 2023

  

  A new bottle of Amouage Opus VII, and I must say it’s been months since a fragrance surprised me so much for the better. It’s spiced and resinous with three facets: 1. A green, spicy opening, slightly smoky with lots of incense, lasting 90 minutes. 2. The middle, from the 90-minute mark, lasting about 2.5 hours: an oud and leather accord, reminiscent of Cuoium but with a friendly oud and zero faecal notes, accentuating the leather. 3. A spiced dry-down with a cumin-like vibe (though it doesn’t contain cumin), but more towards warm, sexy suede. It gives salty, spiced, and warm nuances. Longevity: 9-10 hours. Projection: High for 2 hours, moderate for 4 hours, faint for 4 hours. Sillage: 2 metres for the first 2 hours. I discovered Amouage through Royal Tobacco. I saw that MyScentJourney defined it as ‘retro-vintage alpha male’ and that discouraged me; perhaps I was expecting something like Bois du Portugal. Excited, I tried Search for the smoky lemon and then ordered Reckless Leather. On the blotter, I thought it was good; on skin, three sprays and the magic appeared: a green, spiced aroma, smoke, and lots of incense. The quality is above Creed. The first 90 minutes had me head over heels; the notes say nutmeg gives a starchy touch and they’re right. Fenugreek gives an almost cumin-like spice, but don’t be alarmed, it doesn’t reach that sweaty extreme; it’s warm spice. After an hour and a half, leather with oud and spices… I felt I was wearing Orto Parisi’s Cuoium for the salty ambergris and powdery patchouli. In the dry-down, costus comes back (powdery, spiced, and animal), mixed with incense, musk, and sandalwood creating a warm sensation. The site says it aims to convey that knowledge is a weapon of seduction. Without cumin but with a light sensation from costus, the final part is skin and invites others to smell you. Even you want to keep smelling it. A wonderful perfume with three spiced facets: green, leather, and warm. It starts with the strength of Interlude and ends with the elegance of Boundless. There’s no issue with performance, just that it’s not constant with its beastliness, and that’s fine. Despite being complex, it positions itself above Royal Tobacco. If you like aromas like Cuoium, Musk Deer, Santal 33, Rose 31, Noctambulé, Octavian, Oud Ispahan, approach Reckless Leather; it doesn’t smell the same but you’ll be familiar with the notes.

• RobgZack

  June 30, 2023

  

  A bit difficult for some: the opening smells strongly of spices, like an Indian curry packed with condiments. After an hour and a half, it softens and smells much better, releasing hypnotic bursts that make you wonder where that pleasant scent comes from. It lasts a long time, and everyone can smell you for the first two hours; I recommend it for night outings or, if you wear it in the heat, let it settle for at least two hours so as not to overwhelm anyone. I love it, but if you’re used to mass-market perfumes, you might not like it at first; give it a chance.

• alexa2401

  February 28, 2025

  

  This niche jewel arrived yesterday. I tried a decant before and was blown away by the complexity (perhaps because these are among the first niche fragrances I’ve tried, haha). Some might say it’s Reckless Spices rather than Leather, but upon feeling the harmony, the leather emerges: it’s not new-car leather like Tom Ford’s Ombre Leather, nor cowboy leather like Gucci Guilty Absolute; it reminds me of going out partying in a sweaty suede jacket (note: not dirty sweat, but daring). The opening is strong, almost medicinal, but evolves every second and finishes sweet (not cloying, not caramel-like) and salty. If you try it, do it; I feel like Remy in Ratatouille eating strawberries and cheese while watching fireworks.

• Buenose

  March 5, 2025

  

  This beast of a performance delivers a constant punch of spice and incense. I’d say it’s for very cold days because you feel its warmth. I’m increasingly noticing that these fragrances aren’t for me and that incense notes are a struggle. Compared to Interlude Man, this smells less ‘polished’ and friendly. It’s a pity about the leather because it gets lost amidst so much spiciness.

• Carcanuelo

  March 27, 2025

  

  Just one thing: this is Alberto Morillas’ olfactory signature, the one he uses alongside Gucci Guilty Absolute.

• Aldu

  October 3, 2025

  

  I thought it would be more leather and less spice… it smells very complex and lovely, but I can’t see myself wearing it in real life.