Opus XV – King Blue
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royal Blue Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Amouage Opus XV King Blue, Royal Blue Oud carries the same fruity-citrus opening over an oud-leather base. The catch, per reviewers, is divergence: the mandarin runs louder and longer here, while the original's dark, barnyard oud reads much tamer.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 12% |
| Floral | 6% | 4% |
| Fruity | 20% | 12% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 24% | 19% |
| Warm | 29% | 23% |
| Woody | 7% | 23% |
| Earthy | 13% | 20% |
| Animalic | 6% | 13% |
| Fresh | 12% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The oud, leather and smoky resins lean toward autumn and winter, with enough fruity brightness to carry into spring.
Occasions
A bold, woody-oriental that suits formal evenings and confident after-dark wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Oud, Fruity accords and Blackcurrant, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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