The Library Collection Opus VII

11 reseñas

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• Tami Franco

  December 27, 2014

  

  Opus VII is intense and powerful, perhaps the most smoky I’ve ever encountered. Yet, it’s an aroma that is anything but accommodating and very little versatile. It’s extremely dark and intrusive if overapplied. Although it evokes an ancient library, an oriental sanctuary (due to the incense), or a hidden bazaar in an eastern city, I wouldn’t recommend it for enclosed spaces. It’s an enriching experience to know it, but personally, I wouldn’t wear it. I tested it only on blotter paper due to lack of space on my skin, and I find it linear: I always detect the pepper, frankincense, cardamom, and nutmeg. It gives the impression of a heavy trail and excellent longevity. In short, a perfume for very few people and contexts.

• ShiseidoTactics

  March 25, 2016

  

  This fragrance played a trick on me: upon testing it, I rushed home to tell on Facebook (in the PerfumeAddicts group) that it seemed like a very good, heavily tobaccoed tobacco, yet as wild and raw as witch’s tobacco. What a mistake. A fellow group member told me it had no tobacco. It is a smoky fragrance, nothing cheerful, stately, potent, refined, and ‘original’. Upon analysing it properly, it indeed wasn’t tobacco, but for an unprepared nose, it can be confusing, so beware. It is a great fragrance, one of the best in the collection. However, I agree with Tami Franco: I would not wear it myself.

• ShiseidoTactics

  April 4, 2016

  

  This fragrance played a right trick on me: upon trying it, I rushed home to tell the PerfumeAddicts Facebook group that it seemed like a very good, wild, and raw tobacco scent, like that of witches. What a mistake. A fellow group member pointed out it wasn’t tobacco at all. It’s a smoky, no-nonsense, powerful, refined, and ‘original’ scent. Upon closer analysis, it indeed isn’t tobacco, but for an unprepared nose, it can be easily mistaken, so be warned. It’s a great fragrance, one of the best in the collection. However, I agree with Tami Franco: I wouldn’t wear it myself.

• oscarsh86

  October 6, 2017

  

  Opus VII comes across as sober and imposing from the start. Upon application, its darkness is noticeable thanks to the oud, leather, and resins, with a medicinal aspect but lightened by the green and spicy notes. In the first phase, there’s a struggle between the dry and dark against the green and spicy; it seems there’s no winner, but there is one. The oud and leather dominate much of the development, leaving a woody, dry, and slightly smoky imprint. Finally, patchouli appears, nothing scandalous, alongside spices and a settled amber sensation. Here, the woods and leather are calmer but present, while the green and medicinal traces from the beginning disappear. It’s clearly winter and masculine, with performance above average, though not as potent as Interlude. I liked it, although it’s not really my style nor one of my favourite Opuses (I stick with the IV and VI), but it’s a good perfume to keep in mind for lovers of woody, dry, and difficult scents. Its official price doesn’t help, but it can be found ‘relatively’ well. One drawback: I would have liked the green and medicinal nuances of the opening to last longer.

• oscarsh86

  October 19, 2017

  

  Opus VII is sober and imposing from the very first moment. Upon application, you notice its darkness driven by oud, leather, and resins, with a medicinal touch yet freshened by green and spicy notes. At the outset, there’s a battle between the dry, dark facets and the green, spicy ones; it seems a draw, but ultimately the oud and leather dominate for most of the development. That woody, dry, smoky scent leaves a lasting impression. Then a subtle patchouli emerges, along with spices and a calm amber sensation. In this final phase, the woods and leather are more subdued yet present, while the initial green and medicinal traces have vanished. It feels clearly winter-appropriate and masculine, with above-average performance, though not as potent as the brand’s Interlude. I enjoyed it, even if it’s not really my style. It’s not one of my favourite Opus fragrances (I prefer IV and VI), but it’s an excellent perfume worth considering for lovers of woody, dry, and challenging scents, as it isn’t for everyone. The official price isn’t helpful, but it can be found ‘relatively’ cheap. The only drawback is that I would have liked the green and medicinal nuances of the opening to linger a little longer, but perfection isn’t always possible.

• Boy.Capel

  December 26, 2017

  

  I’ve just tried it and something reminded me of Cartier’s Declaration, Carolina Herrera’s 212, that body odour, or cumin… after a while on blotter, I only smell cardamom.

• pedjalazaro

  March 15, 2019

  

  I like it. A strong and dark opening reminiscent of embers that relaxes and transforms into something greener due to the galbanum and spicier thanks to the cardamom. A touch of pink pepper as well. In the base, the oud stands out with an incense-like touch, some leather and sandalwood, and the cypriol giving it a dry edge. It’s a fragrance seeking balance between woods, spices, and incense, with that green touch that throws you off. Masculine. Excellent quality and very good performance. I like it more from the heart note; the opening is a bit misleading about its evolution. For autumn, winter, and night. Very long-lasting longevity and a heavy trail.

• pedjalazaro

  April 1, 2019

  

  I like it. A strong, dark opening reminiscent of embers that relaxes and transforms into something greener due to the galbanum and spicier from the cardamom. There’s also a touch of pink pepper. In the dry down, the oud stands out with an incense-like touch, some leather and sandalwood, and the cypriol giving it a dry note. It is a fragrance seeking balance between woods, spices, and incense, with that green touch that throws you off. Masculine. Excellent qualities and very good performance. I like it more from the heart note; the opening is a bit misleading about its evolution. For autumn, winter, and night. Longevity is extremely long-lasting and the trail is heavy.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 15, 2019

  

  The scent from The Library Collection that has most caught my attention, alongside Opus XI. In fact, few Amouage fragrances are boring. Opus VII smells dense and distinct, moving away from the paradigm of generic, light fragrances. It delivers a real punch to the blandness of designer men’s scents. It is smoky, spicy, resinous, earthy, and green, an antithesis of the dominant criteria in current perfumery. In the niche, there are daring proposals like this. A note that stands out is the cypriol (nagarmotha), which creates a woody, dry, and earthy atmosphere. It is a creation worthy of being called niche, ideal for autumn and winter on specific occasions. Frankly, it leans heavily towards the masculine side.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 19, 2019

  

  The fragrance that has caught my attention most from The Library Collection, alongside Opus XI. In fact, very few Amouage scents are boring. Opus VII smells dense and distinct, moving away from the paradigm of generic and light fragrances. It delivers a real punch to the blandness of mainstream designer men’s scents. It’s smoky, spicy, resinous, earthy, and green, an antithesis of the dominant criteria in current perfumery. There are daring proposals in the niche like this. A note that stands out is the cypriol (nagarmota), which creates a woody, dry, and earthy atmosphere. It’s a creation worthy of being called niche, ideal for autumn and winter on specific occasions. Frankly, it leans heavily towards the masculine side.

• Landberk70

  March 4, 2022

  

  Spicy and dark opening, with a very marked cumin note even though it’s not listed. It lasts a long time, leaving a sweet leather base from the amber after an hour. Smells familiar, reminiscent of Laurent Mazzone’s Black Oud and Liquides Imaginaires’ Fortis, but with more punch and quality. I love that trail of leather, oud, nutmeg, and spices. In my opinion, it’s masculine, ideal for winter or crisp days. A mature, elegant, and mysterious aroma. 6.5/10 scent, 8/10 trail, 8.5/10 longevity, and 8/10 projection.