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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 2021
£££££ Price Tier ££
Velour Saffron Eau de Parfum bottle Velour Saffron 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 - Velour Saffron EDP
A bold, luxurious leather and saffron experience that punches well above its weight category, often touted as a sophisticated alternative to pricier niche options. It's a statement scent, loud and proud, delivering undeniable elegance with serious performance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 100% vs 47%
Only in Velour Saffron
Suede 52%

Accords

Opus VII Reckless Leather Velour Saffron
100%
Fresh Spicy
63%
74%
Warm Spicy
100%
89%
Amber
86%
65%
Leather
82%
77%
Woody
56%
Oud
66%
Smoky
66%
63%
Aromatic
62%
Green
60%
Animalic
58%
Earthy
57%
Balsamic
56%
Musky
57%
Metallic
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
63%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
100%
Amber shared
89%
86%
Leather shared
65%
82%
Woody shared
77%
56%
Oud
66%
66%
63%
62%
60%
58%
Balsamic shared
57%
56%
57%
51%

Performance

Opus VII Reckless Leather Velour Saffron
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Velour Saffron

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is elegant but loud with excellent projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for casual wear or the office. Its sophisticated, heavy character is perfect for making a statement on a date or at formal evening events, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP
Velour Saffron EDP
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