Opus XVI Timber
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 1994 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag, with some calling it a mass-appealing masterpiece and others a Christmas candle knock-off. If you're after a smooth, woody experience without Amouage's usual challenging edge, Timber might be for you, but don't expect it to reinvent the wheel.
A 1994 Sheldrake cypress-vetiver composition that reads as Lutens' take on the early-90s masculine barbershop register - cool woody-aromatic on top, with opoponax and patchouli adding a quieter resinous depth underneath. Niche-priced but conventional in character.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 10% |
| Floral | 3% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 5% |
| Green | 13% | 65% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 20% | 40% |
| Woody | 41% | 95% |
| Earthy | 12% | 55% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 21% | 55% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its blend of polished woods and warm spices suits formal and date occasions perfectly without being overwhelming. While reviewers note its strong projection and longevity, its refined character makes it suitable for office wear, especially with fewer sprays. It's a bit too distinguished for casual settings and certainly not for sport.
Seasons
Cypress and vetiver open cool and aromatic, fitting spring and autumn naturally; the resinous warmth of opoponax-patchouli keeps it wearable in winter but never feels heavy in summer.
Occasions
An aromatic woody composition in the barbershop register - well suited to office, casual daytime, and formal daytime wear. Date wear is viable but the conventional masculine character reads safe rather than statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Cypress, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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