The Library Collection Opus IV

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• juanrichartruiz80

  December 27, 2012

  

  Opus IV is a fragrance that lovers of incense must consider, even via samples. It’s similar to the great incense Avignon, but while Avignon revolves around incense, myrrh, and chamomile, Opus IV revolves around fruitier notes. It’s not as worthy of the high price as Jubilation XXV Homage or Tribute, but it’s worth considering for incense addicts. I find Opus IV and Avignon too incense-heavy to the point of giving me a headache. Personally, I prefer fragrances with incense where that note isn’t so dominant as in Jubilation XXV Epic Man or Timbuktu, where it plays a secondary role. Opus IV isn’t versatile: it basically smells of incense with fruit notes and is too intense. Only for winter and recommended only to those who like incense as a dominant note.

• drakecito

  January 25, 2016

  

  Fantastic Amouage perfume, very original and complex. It carries citrus, resins, many spices, floral notes, sweet touches, and all of it over a very characteristic sweet incense base. To define it, I’d say it’s an oriental-fruit. It has moments where it smells excessively spicy with a coriander or perhaps cardamomo note quite dominant, though it blends the rest well, which I find commendable because that spice can ruin a fragrance and personally I don’t like it too much. It needs careful tasting because over three different days it gave me quite different impressions. The first day was very spicy, especially on the skin, with coriander bordering on dangerous. Curiously, on blotter, the citrus and fruity tones came through much more. The second day was a more citrusy effect, at times like fruity chewing gum. Today it results in a rather sweet, fantastic incense. It carries an enormous amount of components with a very high-quality feel, resulting in a very complex, elaborate perfume that surely complicates things for those not used to it. I see it as totally unisex and, within reason, quite portable, provided you spray the minimum. I believe 1-2 sprays can be more than enough and I would never recommend over-applying. That said, I should mention it works better on clothes than on skin. The performance is extraordinary. 2-3 sprays give a very high trail and a longevity that surpasses 15 hours (I stopped counting) and more than a day on clothes. In that sense, it’s the opposite of Jubilation XXV, which is also a complex oriental with a great quantity of notes and quality but rather soft, so perhaps it feels more portable. Conclusion: an extraordinary Amouage perfume that can make the delight of lovers of powerful orientals and incense perfumes in general, and yes, it is very potent. Personally, it has seemed to me to be among the best from the brand.

• drakecito

  January 31, 2016

  

  Fantastic Amouage perfume, very original and complex. Citrus, resins, spices, flowers, and sweetness over a typical incense base. I’d define it as oriental-fruit. Sometimes it smells excessively spicy with coriander or cardamomo dominating, but it blends them well, which is commendable as that note can ruin it and I don’t like it much. It needs careful testing: over three different days it gave me quite different impressions. Day 1 was very spicy, with coriander on the skin bordering on dangerous. On blotter, the citrus and fruity tones came through more. Day 2 was more citrusy, sometimes like fruity chewing gum. Today it smells like fantastic sweet incense. It has so many components with a high-quality feel, very complex and elaborate, surely complicating things for those not used to it. I see it as unisex and, within reason, portable if you apply the minimum. 1-2 sprays are enough; I never recommend over-applying. Curiously, it works better on clothes than on skin. Extraordinary performance: 2-3 sprays give a high trail and last over 15 hours (I stopped counting) and more than a day on clothes. It’s the opposite of Jubilation XXV, which is a complex, high-quality oriental but softer, so perhaps it feels more portable. Conclusion: an extraordinary Amouage perfume that will delight lovers of powerful orientals and incense in general, and yes, it’s very potent. Personally, I think it’s among the best from the brand.

• oscarsh86

  March 3, 2016

  

  It’s a great spiced and fruity incense fragrance. The opening has spicy coriander alongside the incense and fruits; over time, the spice yields to cumin and cardamom, while the incense maintains a tangerine and grapefruit fruity sensation. When dry, it smells of amber, perhaps due to the labdanum. Although incense isn’t my favourite, here it works well because it’s accompanied and makes it aromatic. Regarding projection, it’s not a bomb as others say; it smells good but isn’t overpowering. It can be applied without fear; today I put on more than 10 sprays and nothing happened (perhaps the current reformulation is less potent than the original). Longevity is excellent. I see it as versatile: for work or going out. I recommend it for winter, autumn, and spring. It’s very expensive, but in the future I’d like to own it.

• oscarsh86

  March 8, 2016

  

  This perfume is undoubtedly a great incense fragrance, as previous reviews have noted; I see it as a spicy, fruity incense. On the opening, the cilantro is certainly perceived, giving a very spicy touch along with the incense and fruity notes. As time passes, that spicy cilantro touch fades and cardamomo and coriander begin to gain importance. The incense is always accompanied by that fruity sensation, a mix of tangerine and grapefruit, though I’d say mainly grapefruit. In the dry-down, I notice it as if it smelled of amber; perhaps it’s the labdanum giving me that sensation. Throughout the fragrance, the incense is never absent, although I must say it’s not one of my favourite notes; here, I quite like it since it’s accompanied by other notes that make it more aromatic in my opinion. Regarding projection, I must disagree with previous reviews. It doesn’t seem as bombastic as they say; the perfume is certainly noticeable but I don’t think it overwhelms anyone around me or anything like that. I’ve read that few applications are necessary, but in my opinion, that’s not true; one can apply this perfume without fear. For example, today I applied more than 10 sprays and nothing happened. It’s also true that the Opus IV I tried is from the latest reformulations, and perhaps that has something to do with it; maybe the old version was more potent. I agree that the longevity is very good. I see the scent as very versatile; it could work for going to work or going out partying, to give examples. The seasons I’d recommend are winter, autumn, and even spring; I can’t see why not. Really, it seems to me a very good perfume, although too expensive, but one I would like to own in the future.

• Pacolete

  July 16, 2017

  

  I have a 2ml sample and, for now, I’ve loved it. I fully agree with what drakecito says.

• Pacolete

  July 17, 2017

  

  I have a 2ml sample and so far I have loved it. I am in total agreement with what drakecito says.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 23, 2019

  

  Opus IV is undoubtedly an ode to incense. Although Amouage always uses a lot of olibanum, here the note is so intense it almost drowns out the rest. Instead of being smoky, it smells sweet and reverent, with that ecclesiastical atmosphere I’ve noticed in some churches. Cumin also stands out; that Arab spice which can sometimes remind one of sweat and polarise opinions, yet without being animalic. There is a subtle floral touch. It was love at first sniff, ideal for autumn, winter, and special occasions. The longevity, projection, and trail are notable on my skin.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 30, 2019

  

  Opus IV is, without doubt, an ode to incense. Amouage often uses it, but here the note is so intense it almost drowns out the rest. It’s not smoky, but sweet and slightly boozy, with a clearly ecclesiastical atmosphere; I’ve heard this type of incense in churches. Cumin also stands out, an Arab spice that recalls sweat and can polarise, but without being animalistic. Subtle floral notes are noticeable. It was love at first sniff. Ideal for autumn and winter on specific occasions. Longevity, projection, and sillage are notably high on my skin.

• Eric Rosetti

  February 12, 2020

  

  What a marvel! I spent the last year sampling drop by drop to analyse what this fragrance conveyed to me. Well, taking advantage of a long weekend in London, I approached its boutique in Knightsbridge where, little by little and for sentimental reasons, I am acquiring what I consider the most interesting of the Library Collection. My first intention was to buy Opus V since, already having Opus VII, I felt they had too much in common with Opus IV. I explained to the attendant that this fragrance brought me memories of my childhood: the streets of the old neighbourhood where my grandfather lived. A bohemian painter who lived in a neglected, cold flat surrounded by canvases. I remember him as an old grump with long, unkempt grey hair who would have scared any child, yet he was one of those men who, having nothing, gave you everything. To me, he was the best grandfather in the world. The salesperson told me that if Opus IV brought such good memories, I shouldn’t hesitate twice, as I would have time for Opus V and I shouldn’t let the opportunity to remember those nostalgic years of my childhood slip away. How right he was; now I not only possess an exquisite perfume but also carry a beautiful memory of my grandfather, whom I loved dearly. I will return to Knightsbridge in July, thank him for his advice, and buy Opus V.

• Eric Rosetti

  February 15, 2020

  

  What a marvel! I spent the year testing drop-by-drop samples and, taking advantage of a weekend in London, I visited the Knightsbridge boutique. For sentimental reasons, I grabbed the best of the Library collection. I wanted Opus V as I already owned the VII and felt the IV was very similar, but the sales assistant convinced me: Opus IV brought back memories of my childhood, of my bohemian grandfather, a gruff but generous painter who lived in a cold flat surrounded by canvases. He told me that if the IV pleased me so much, I shouldn’t hesitate twice to buy it, and that I could purchase the V later. You’re right; now I not only have an exquisite fragrance but also a beautiful memory of my grandfather, whom I adored. I’ll return in July to say thank you and to buy the Opus V.

• Landberk70

  February 26, 2022

  

  An experimental fragrance from the Library collection that retains its oriental essence while blending in more complex and challenging accords. The best thing is the quality of its ingredients: it starts spicy, reminding me of Buveur De Vent and Myths by Amouage. After a few minutes, the coriander, caraway, and citrus base (the second voice) recede to transform into a marvel: liturgical incense with rose that left me speechless. It’s like Loewe 7 but cubed, with spices and a soft floral base. Very masculine, formal, and for cold weather. Longevity and projection exceed the brand’s standards: 12 hours visible; 6 sprays fill the room and linger for 4 hours. Celestial development after a strong opening. Scent 10/10, Sillage 9/10, Projection 9.5/10, Longevity 10/10.