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Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Opus Magnum Eau de Parfum bottle Opus Magnum EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Opus XIV is a masterpiece. Forget your typical sweet tobaccos - this is a bold, complex, and unashamedly powerful scent for confident individuals who aren't afraid to stand out. It's not for the faint of heart.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Opus Magnum EDP
Opus Magnum is a bold, challenging beast of a fragrance. Prepare for nuclear performance and a divisive, ultra-masculine tobacco-spice bomb. Not a blind buy, but if it clicks, it's a treasure that punches way above its weight.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Opus Magnum EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 16% vs 23%
Basil 14% vs 23%
Bergamot 13% vs 18%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Frankincense 22% Anise 18% Elemi 17%
Only in Opus Magnum
Incense 34%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 19% vs 41%
Fenugreek 12% vs 34%
Lavender 10% vs 24%

Accords

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Opus Magnum
100%
Amber
100%
58%
Fresh Spicy
74%
71%
Sweet
52%
67%
Balsamic
66%
58%
Tobacco
63%
62%
Aromatic
57%
61%
Warm Spicy
58%
55%
Vanilla
Smoky
52%
52%
Woody
Oud
50%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
74%
Sweet shared
71%
52%
Balsamic shared
67%
66%
Tobacco shared
58%
63%
Aromatic shared
62%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
58%
55%
52%
52%
Oud
50%

Performance

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Opus Magnum
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

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode performance and overtly strong, distinct character, Royal Tobacco is completely unsuitable for office wear. It excels in formal or special evening date settings where its bold projection and opulent aroma can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Opus Magnum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'nuclear' performance and intense, dark tobacco profile, Opus Magnum is far too overpowering for an office environment or casual wear. It suits formal events or dates where its bold character and impressive longevity can make a statement without overwhelming a relaxed setting.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Opus Magnum EDP
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