Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Oriental Soul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum
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 - Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper grown-up vanilla, swaddled in smoky amber and a whisper of green. It's a gorgeous-smelling scent, though some find its longevity less than stellar, so bear that in mind.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 4%
Floral 10% 12%
Fruity 4% 0%
Green 8% 11%
Sweet 30% 32%
Warm 29% 28%
Woody 6% 8%
Earthy 14% 16%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 10% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco EdP
Oriental Soul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Frankincense 21% vs 60%
Basil 14% vs 39%
Only in Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum
Anise 18% Elemi 17% Cardamom 16% Bergamot 13%
Shared Notes
Rose 9% vs 36%
Only in Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 64%
Only in Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 26% Vanilla 26% Birch Tar 24% Benzoin 24%
Only in Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum
Amber 55% Frankincense 45%

Accords

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
71%
Sweet
67%
Balsamic
58%
Fresh Spicy
66%
55%
Vanilla
63%
62%
Aromatic
46%
58%
Tobacco
52%
Woody
Oud
52%
Powdery
46%
Amber shared
100%
100%
71%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
66%
Vanilla shared
55%
63%
Aromatic shared
62%
46%
58%
52%
Oud
52%
46%

Performance

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum

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.

Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its warm, sensual accords of amber and vanilla it's perfectly suited for dates and formal events. It's a bit too rich for the office or sport, but the moderate sillage makes it work for casual evenings if worn sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
86%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Vanilla accords and Rose, Basil notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum
Oriental Soul Eau de Parfum
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