Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Essencial Mirra Eau de Parfum bottle Essencial Mirra

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
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 - Essencial Mirra
This is a serious bang-for-your-buck fragrance, offering niche-level complexity for a fraction of the price. Not a blind buy, but if you're into warm, balsamic tobacco scents, you'll love it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 11%
Floral 10% 2%
Fruity 4% 11%
Green 8% 7%
Sweet 30% 26%
Warm 29% 29%
Woody 6% 6%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 5% 3%
Fresh 10% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco EdP
Essencial Mirra EdP

Notes

Accords

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Essencial Mirra
100%
Amber
100%
71%
Sweet
63%
67%
Balsamic
67%
61%
Warm Spicy
63%
62%
Aromatic
62%
58%
Fresh Spicy
45%
58%
Tobacco
49%
55%
Vanilla
51%
Powdery
54%
52%
Woody
46%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
71%
63%
Balsamic shared
67%
67%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
63%
Aromatic shared
62%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
45%
Tobacco shared
58%
49%
Vanilla shared
55%
51%
54%
Woody shared
52%
46%

Performance

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Essencial Mirra
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.

Essencial Mirra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and impressive longevity, Essencial Mirra is best reserved for special occasions rather than the office. Its warm, balsamic profile makes it ideal for evening wear, especially on dates or formal events, where its luxurious feel can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Sweet, Balsamic accords and Plum, Elemi notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
Essencial Mirra
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