Opus VII – Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum bottle Opus VII – Reckless Leather
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2013 Year 2023
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Mandala Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Mandala Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

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
Our Verdict - Mandala Oud
This one's a divisive affair. Despite the 'oud' in the name, it's the ambergris and aldehydes playing lead, much to the chagrin of some. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it response; it's either a complex, resinous journey or a 'fake oud' scrubber.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 1% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 7% 5%
Sweet 12% 13%
Warm 29% 33%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 18% 15%
Animalic 35% 22%
Fresh 5% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus VII – Reckless Leather EdP
Mandala Oud EdP

Notes

Only in Opus VII – Reckless Leather
Leather 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 16% vs 22%

Accords

Opus VII – Reckless Leather Mandala Oud
100%
Fresh Spicy
48%
89%
Amber
100%
77%
Woody
79%
74%
Warm Spicy
71%
60%
Animalic
70%
65%
Leather
63%
Aromatic
62%
Green
58%
Earthy
Oud
58%
57%
Balsamic
48%
Aldehydic
52%
Musky
45%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
48%
Amber shared
89%
100%
Woody shared
77%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
71%
Animalic shared
60%
70%
65%
63%
62%
58%
Oud
58%
Balsamic shared
57%
48%
52%
45%

Performance

Opus VII – Reckless Leather Mandala Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Mandala Oud

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, resinous character and projection, this isn't one for the office or a casual brunch. It leans heavily towards formal events or intimate date nights where its bold, complex nature can be appreciated without overwhelming the space.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
86%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus VII – Reckless Leather
Mandala Oud
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