The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP

Amouage by Pierre Negrin, Richard Herpin

86%

Puritas Extrait

Electimuss by Christian Provenzano

Comparison

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The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP Amouage · 2014 U

Puritas Extrait Electimuss · 2020 U

Top

Jasmine

Orange Blossom

Ylang-Ylang

Heart

Frankincense

Guaiac Wood

Saffron

Vetiver

Ginger

Base

Bay Leaf

Benzoin

Top

Absinth

Elemi

Pink Pepper

Saffron

Heart

Frankincense

Geranium

Ylang-Ylang

Tuberose

Jasmine

Base

Labdanum

Amber

Guaiac Wood

Patchouli

Vetiver

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The Library Collection Opus VIII Eau de Parfum bottle

The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP

EDP	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££££

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Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP

This is a seriously polarising floral monster. Some find it beautiful, complex, and luxurious: an ode to jasmine. Others call it a screechy, old-fashioned floral that smells like a nursing home. Love it or hate it, you can't dispute its huge presence.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Puritas Extrait

This is a fiercely divisive beast of a scent, a love-it-or-hate-it frankincense bomb. If you're a connoisseur of churchy resins and complex, challenging perfumes, you'll find your Holy Grail. For the rest of us, it's a hard pass.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP

Puritas Extrait

Notes

Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII

Jasmine 43% Orange Blossom 30% Ylang-Ylang 27%

Only in Puritas

Absinth 27% Elemi 27% Pink Pepper 23% Saffron 23%

Shared Notes

Frankincense 27% vs 24%

Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII

Guaiac Wood 23% Saffron 18% Vetiver 16% Ginger 16%

Only in Puritas

Geranium 17% Ylang-Ylang 16% Tuberose 16% Jasmine 15% Rose 12%

Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII

Bay Leaf 53% Benzoin 47%

Only in Puritas

Labdanum 19% Amber 18% Guaiac Wood 18% Patchouli 17% Vetiver 14% Tonka Bean 14%

Accords

The Library Collection Opus VIII Puritas

100%

White Floral

89%

Amber

100%

73%

Aromatic

95%

87%

Woody

74%

81%

Fresh Spicy

63%

69%

Warm Spicy

66%

Balsamic

58%

54%

Yellow Floral

50%

Sweet

47%

Citrus

Soft Spicy

45%

Bitter

45%

Patchouli

45%

White Floral

100%

Amber shared

89%

100%

Aromatic shared

73%

95%

Woody shared

87%

74%

Fresh Spicy shared

81%

63%

Warm Spicy shared

69%

66%

Balsamic

58%

Yellow Floral

54%

Sweet

50%

Citrus

47%

Soft Spicy

45%

Bitter

45%

Patchouli

45%

Performance

The Library Collection Opus VIII Puritas

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Library Collection Opus VIII

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Opus VIII is not ideal for the office or casual daily wear where subtlety is key. It's much better suited for date nights and formal events, where its bold and luxurious character can truly shine without overwhelming.

Puritas

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Its potent projection and intense, unique character make it unsuitable for an office setting and too heavy for casual wear or sport. It truly shines in formal evening events or niche gatherings where its depth can be appreciated.