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Aqua Vitae Forte Eau de Parfum bottle Aqua Vitae Forte EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year 2010
££££ Price Tier ££
The Library Collection Opus I Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus I EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqua Vitae Forte EDP
This one's a wildcard. Some rave about its unique citrus-spice creaminess, calling it a masterpiece. Others recoil, picking up on a cloying sweetness, or finding it too masculine/feminine. Definitely a try-before-you-buy situation, but its potent sillage ensures you'll make an impression.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus I EDP
A divisive, opulent floral beast that demands patience. The opening might try your nose, but if you stick with it, Opus I unfolds into a complex, woody-floral masterpiece for some, a cloying mess for others. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqua Vitae Forte EDP
The Library Collection Opus I EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 18% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 53% vs 25%
Only in Aqua Vitae Forte
Orange Blossom 47%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 57% vs 14%
Vetiver 42% vs 13%

Accords

Aqua Vitae Forte The Library Collection Opus I
100%
Citrus
50%
65%
Woody
100%
67%
Warm Spicy
74%
52%
White Floral
74%
61%
Aromatic
58%
57%
Yellow Floral
58%
55%
Sweet
58%
Tuberose
56%
Amber
51%
Fruity
48%
Citrus shared
100%
50%
Woody shared
65%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
67%
74%
White Floral shared
52%
74%
Aromatic shared
61%
58%
Yellow Floral shared
57%
58%
Sweet shared
55%
58%
56%
51%
48%

Performance

Aqua Vitae Forte The Library Collection Opus I
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Aqua Vitae Forte

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and impressive longevity make it possibly too much for a quiet office, but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to be noticed. The warm, inviting accords lend themselves well to casual wear too, especially in cooler weather.

The Library Collection Opus I

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, this is too much for an office setting and completely unsuitable for sport. It's best reserved for date nights and formal events, where its opulent character can truly shine without overpowering the room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqua Vitae Forte EDP
The Library Collection Opus I EDP
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