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Opus XV King Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XV King Blue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Blazing Rays Eau de Parfum bottle Blazing Rays EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XV King Blue EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a challenging, animalic oud opening that demands patience, but stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a rich, fruity-amber dry down that many consider a masterpiece. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, but seriously addictive for the initiated.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Blazing Rays EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Soleil Brulant Tom Ford. Built around Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Honey, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Soleil Brulant Tom Ford.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus XV King Blue EDP
Blazing Rays EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 33% vs 42%
Only in Opus XV King Blue
Mandarin 33% Blackcurrant 33%
Only in Blazing Rays
Bergamot 57%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 50% vs 20%
Only in Blazing Rays
Amber 62% Vetiver 38%

Accords

Opus XV King Blue Blazing Rays
100%
Woody
70%
92%
Oud
75%
Amber
72%
Fruity
68%
Citrus
67%
Leather
58%
Animalic
Sweet
50%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Oud
92%
75%
72%
68%
67%
58%
50%

Performance

Opus XV King Blue Blazing Rays
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus XV King Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With beast-mode performance and a highly polarising opening, this fragrance is far too loud and challenging for an office environment. It shines on a date or for formal events where its unique character can truly make a statement, but only once the initial challenging notes have dissipated.

Blazing Rays

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Frankincense, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus XV King Blue EDP
Blazing Rays EDP
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