The Library Collection Opus IX Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus IX
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sharina Eau de Parfum bottle Sharina

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The Library Collection Opus IX
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus IX
Divisive, dramatic, and unapologetically animalic. This isn't for the faint-hearted; it's a bold, indolic jasmine bomb that demands attention and polarises opinions, but those who love it, really love it. A true niche statement.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sharina
Sharina is a warm, woody and resinous oriental. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love something a bit different, managing to be exotic without being challenging. The 'animalic' notes are largely a rumour, and for many, it's a sweet, comforting dream, though some find it a bit too subtle.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 21% 16%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 14% 19%
Warm 16% 19%
Woody 15% 14%
Earthy 14% 18%
Animalic 39% 35%
Fresh 5% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Library Collection Opus IX EdP
Sharina EdP

Notes

Accords

The Library Collection Opus IX Sharina
100%
Animalic
78%
58%
Woody
100%
64%
Musky
98%
66%
Amber
97%
58%
Powdery
79%
52%
Leather
68%
46%
Fresh Spicy
62%
55%
Floral
Smoky
55%
Rose
52%
48%
Beeswax
Animalic shared
100%
78%
Woody shared
58%
100%
Musky shared
64%
98%
Amber shared
66%
97%
Powdery shared
58%
79%
Leather shared
52%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
62%
55%
55%
52%
48%

Performance

The Library Collection Opus IX Sharina
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Library Collection Opus IX

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and distinct animalic floral character make it unsuitable for typical office wear but perfect for formal events or a commanding presence on a date. Reviews highlight its 'loud' and 'attention-grabbing' nature, restricting its versatility for casual settings.

Sharina

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its warm, sweet-woody profile, Sharina is best suited for evening occasions like dates or formal events where its subtle projection can shine. Its moderate sillage and comfort-oriented feel exclude it from sports, and it's a bit too rich for daily office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
79%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Animalic, Amber, Musky accords and Civet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Library Collection Opus IX
Sharina
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