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The Library Collection Opus VIII Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Beta Star Eau de Parfum bottle Beta Star EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
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Our Verdict - Beta Star EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tiziana Terenzi - Mirach. Built around Neroli, Damask Rose, Nutmeg, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Tiziana Terenzi - Mirach.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP
Beta Star EDP

Notes

Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII
Jasmine 43% Orange Blossom 30% Ylang-Ylang 27%
Only in Beta Star
Neroli 100%
Shared Notes
Saffron 17% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 46% vs 24%
Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII
Bay Leaf 53%

Accords

The Library Collection Opus VIII Beta Star
89%
Amber
87%
Woody
70%
73%
Aromatic
50%
Sweet
50%
47%
Citrus
89%
Woody shared
87%
70%
73%
Sweet shared
50%
50%
47%

Performance

The Library Collection Opus VIII Beta Star
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Beta Star

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Library Collection Opus VIII EDP
Beta Star EDP
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