Blue Rise
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2011 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Opus V – Woods Symphony
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A dreamy tropical escape in a bottle, 'Blue Rise' offers a clean, fruity-floral joy, perfect for warm weather. It's an inoffensive, crowd-pleasing scent that might not be groundbreaking but delivers on its promise of airy, aquatic freshness.
This one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as they come. Many find Opus V lacks imagination, smells of bleach, or is just 'meh', but its few devotees hail it as a masterpiece of creamy orris and subtle woods. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 64% | 60% |
| Fruity | 4% | 2% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 22% | 28% |
| Warm | 2% | 7% |
| Woody | 15% | 7% |
| Earthy | 7% | 9% |
| Animalic | 5% | 4% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, while its 'inoffensive' nature and moderate sillage mean it works well in an office setting. It's too airy for formal events but subtle enough for a relaxed date.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its generally subtle projection and refined character make it suitable for office and formal wear, though some find it too feminine or weak. It’s too delicate for casual everyday use and completely unsuitable for sport, with many complaining about its performance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Iris, Woody, Powdery accords and Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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