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Opus VII Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum bottle Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2016
£££££ Price Tier ££
Aoud Legend Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Legend EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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
Our Verdict - Aoud Legend EDP
This one is a properly divisive beast, not for the faint of heart unless you're one of the few who thinks it's a 'light' oud. Most folk are getting a powerful, leathery rose, with serious staying power. Montale are not shy, and 'Aoud Legend' lives up to the name for many.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Opus VII Reckless Leather Aoud Legend
77%
Woody
100%
89%
Amber
80%
65%
Leather
89%
60%
Animalic
77%
Oud
77%
74%
Warm Spicy
72%
58%
Earthy
67%
63%
Aromatic
62%
Green
57%
Balsamic
58%
Patchouli
57%
Rose
55%
Woody shared
77%
100%
Amber shared
89%
80%
Leather shared
65%
89%
Animalic shared
60%
77%
Oud
77%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
72%
Earthy shared
58%
67%
63%
62%
Balsamic shared
57%
58%
57%
55%

Performance

Opus VII Reckless Leather Aoud Legend
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Aoud Legend

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 bold character, Aoud Legend is best reserved for formal events or date nights where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's too assertive for casual wear and definitely not suitable for a typical office environment or sports activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP
Aoud Legend EDP
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