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Sellier Eau de Parfum bottle Sellier EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2013
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Opus VII Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum bottle Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sellier EDP
Prepare for deja vu, because Byredo Sellier is basically Santal 33's edgy, leather-clad sibling. It's a divisive one - some adore its sophisticated, smoky depth, others find it shockingly similar to its famous cousin, often for a much higher price tag. Not a safe blind buy, but if you want to be the 'King of Assholes,' fill your boots.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it punch to the senses. This one's an acquired taste, divisive as they come, and unapologetically bold. If you can handle the intensity, you're in for a complex, masterful journey.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sellier EDP
Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP

Notes

Accords

Sellier Opus VII Reckless Leather
100%
Leather
65%
Amber
89%
65%
Woody
77%
65%
Smoky
Aromatic
63%
44%
Green
62%
51%
Animalic
60%
Earthy
58%
Balsamic
57%
56%
Tobacco
48%
Musky
45%
Powdery
Leather shared
100%
65%
89%
Woody shared
65%
77%
65%
63%
Green shared
44%
62%
Animalic shared
51%
60%
58%
57%
56%
48%
45%

Performance

Sellier Opus VII Reckless Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sellier

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, smoky leather profile and often reported good longevity and sillage for a Byredo, Sellier might be too imposing for the office. It truly shines in evening settings, be it a sophisticated date or a formal event, where its luxurious warmth can make a statement. Some reviews indicate casual winter wear, but its intensity limits versatility.

Opus VII Reckless Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its powerful projection and challenging, heavy spice and animalic accords, this is utterly unsuitable for an office or casual daytime wear. It's best reserved for formal evening occasions or intimate date nights where its luxurious and bold nature can shine without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, woody, animalic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sellier EDP
Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP
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