Optus VII Eau de Parfum vs Opus VII – Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum

Optus VII

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2013
£	Price Tier	£££££

Opus VII – Reckless Leather

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Optus VII

This is a gutsy, niche-style scent with a surprising refinement for the price. It's not a crowd-pleaser and some find it challenging, but for those who appreciate a bold, mysterious leather, it's a real gem.

Statement

Our Verdict - Opus VII – Reckless Leather

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

Citrus	0%	1%
Floral	1%	1%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	19%	7%
Sweet	5%	12%
Warm	23%	29%
Woody	12%	17%
Earthy	26%	18%
Animalic	31%	35%
Fresh	7%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Optus VII EdP

Opus VII – Reckless Leather EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Leather 100%

Base Notes

Leather 56% Patchouli 44%

Base Notes

Frankincense 26% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 23% Sandalwood 17% Costus 17% Musk 16%

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 20% vs 15%

Only in Optus VII

Spicy 34% Thyme 26% Tarragon 20%

Only in Opus VII – Reckless Leather

Fenugreek 28% Galbanum 23% Cardamom 19% Nutmeg 15%

Only in Optus VII

Costus 67% Galbanum 33%

Only in Opus VII – Reckless Leather

Leather 100%

Only in Optus VII

Leather 56% Patchouli 44%

Only in Opus VII – Reckless Leather

Frankincense 26% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 23% Sandalwood 17% Costus 17% Musk 16%

Accords

Optus VII Opus VII – Reckless Leather

100%

Aromatic

63%

66%

Fresh Spicy

100%

Amber

89%

81%

Warm Spicy

74%

Woody

77%

73%

Earthy

58%

73%

Leather

65%

63%

Patchouli

56%

Green

62%

57%

Animalic

60%

58%

Soft Spicy

Balsamic

57%

52%

Herbal

Aromatic shared

100%

63%

Fresh Spicy shared

66%

100%

Amber

89%

Warm Spicy shared

81%

74%

Woody

77%

Earthy shared

73%

58%

Leather shared

73%

65%

Patchouli

63%

Green shared

56%

62%

Animalic shared

57%

60%

Soft Spicy

58%

Balsamic

57%

Herbal

52%

Performance

Optus VII Opus VII – Reckless Leather

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Optus VII

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is best suited for evening wear and formal events rather than a typical office setting or sporty activities. Its bold character also lends itself well to date nights where making an impression is key.

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.