Is Arabian Oud Jabal Al Lawz a dupe of Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco?

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP

Amouage by Cécile Zarokian Original Acquired

Jabal Al Lawz EDP

Arabian Oud   Inspired Acquired
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year 2023
$$ Price Tier $$
Jabal Al Lawz Eau de Parfum bottle Jabal Al Lawz EDP
Our Verdict

While both are tobacco-vanilla bombs, Opus XIV distinguishes itself with a more refined complexity, while Jabal Al Lawz is a more straightforward, potent experience. Opus XIV balances its intensity with a nuanced sweetness, whereas Jabal Al Lawz is purely tobacco-centric. If you prefer a smoother, multi-layered sweetness, Opus XIV is better. If you want a raw, intense tobacco punch, Jabal Al Lawz wins. Both are best suited for cooler weather, but Opus XIV's versatility extends slightly further.

No stockist yet
We have not found it at a shop we track that delivers to you
Check price on →
No stockist yet
We have not found it at a shop we track that delivers to you
Check price on →

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Jabal Al Lawz Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Jabal Al Lawz EDP
Explore ScentArt

Which Should You Buy?

Choose Opus XIV Royal Tobacco if...
  • You prefer a more complex and refined fragrance.
  • You appreciate a balance of sweet and spicy notes.
  • You want a fragrance that evolves on your skin.
  • You like to explore the different layers in perfumes.
Choose Jabal Al Lawz if...
  • You want a strong, in-your-face tobacco scent.
  • You want a fragrance with beastly performance.
  • You want something that is unashamedly bold.
  • You love the smell of raw, unadulterated tobacco.
Our Verdict - Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
A dark, smoky, resinous tobacco that is nothing like the usual sweet ones. Frankincense, anise and basil lead into wet tobacco, licorice and plum, with myrrh, vanilla, benzoin and birch tar below. Strong.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Jabal Al Lawz EDP
This one's a proper beast, a bold, unapologetic tobacco bomb. It's not for everyone, mind - definitely a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so don't expect to win over the masses. If you're after subtle, look elsewhere.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP A Jabal Al Lawz EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Jabal Al Lawz EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco Tobacco 12% vs 13%
Anise Anise 10% vs 10%
Vanilla Vanilla 6% vs 4%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Licorice Licorice 11% Frankincense Frankincense 9% Myrrh Myrrh 8% Cardamom Cardamom 7% Basil Basil 6% Bergamot Bergamot 6% Benzoin Benzoin 5% Fenugreek Fenugreek 5% Birch Tar Birch Tar 4% Lavender Lavender 4% Elemi Elemi 3% Rose Rose 1% Plum Plum 1% Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 1% Osmanthus Osmanthus 1%
Only in Jabal Al Lawz
Citrus Citrus 15% Praline Praline 14% Violet Violet 13% Saffron Saffron 11% Vetiver Vetiver 8% Jasmine Jasmine 6% Amber Amber 5%
Shared Notes
Anise Anise 10% vs 10%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Frankincense Frankincense 9% Cardamom Cardamom 7% Basil Basil 6% Bergamot Bergamot 6% Elemi Elemi 3%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Tobacco Tobacco 12% Licorice Licorice 11% Fenugreek Fenugreek 5% Lavender Lavender 4% Rose Rose 1% Plum Plum 1% Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 1% Osmanthus Osmanthus 1%
Only in Jabal Al Lawz
Citrus Citrus 15% Violet Violet 13% Jasmine Jasmine 6%
Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 6% vs 4%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Myrrh Myrrh 8% Benzoin Benzoin 5% Birch Tar Birch Tar 4%
Only in Jabal Al Lawz
Tobacco Tobacco 14% Praline Praline 14% Saffron Saffron 11% Vetiver Vetiver 8% Amber Amber 5%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Jabal Al Lawz
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Tobacco, birch tar and heavy balsams belong to the cold: winter first, autumn second. It is far too heavy for spring or summer.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Dark, strong and smoky, it suits dates and formal evenings. It is overwhelming for the office, casual days or sport.

Jabal Al Lawz

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Given its intense longevity and projection, this fragrance is far too potent for office wear, risk of offending colleagues is too high. It leans towards formal or evening date settings where its bold character can truly shine without overpowering the environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
49%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 18 notes, including Vanilla, Tobacco, Anise

Key Differences

Adds basil and benzoin, drops amber and citrus

Where to buy

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Jabal Al Lawz EDP
Wide selection Amazon US Prime delivery often available Check price on →
Wide selection Amazon US Prime delivery often available Check price on →

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP

Check price on →
Nicchia Luxury UK Delivers to the United States from Italy $124.50/fl oz Free delivery $421.00 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Italy
AlHimyan Delivers to the United States from the United Arab Emirates $136.63/fl oz - $461.99 Buy → Delivers to the United States from the United Arab Emirates

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 6 Nov); the shop charges its own price. How import charges work

Jabal Al Lawz EDP

Check price on →

No shop we track outside your country has it.

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 6 Nov); the shop charges its own price. How import charges work

3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
Nicchia Luxury UK Delivers to the United States from Italy $124.50/fl oz Free delivery $421.00 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Italy AlHimyan Delivers to the United States from the United Arab Emirates $136.63/fl oz - $461.99 Buy → Delivers to the United States from the United Arab Emirates WHIFF Delivers to the United States from Finland $83.92/fl oz - ≈$284 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Finland Escentual Delivers to the United States from the United Kingdom $126.67/fl oz - ≈$428 Buy → Delivers to the United States from the United Kingdom
Not available

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS