Opus Eau de Parfum bottle Opus
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££££
Salam Eau de Parfum bottle Salam

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus Eau de Parfum
A modern homage to classic oriental perfumery, this one's a divisive delight. Expect a complex journey from bright citrus to a vanilla-drenched, powdery dream. Some say it's a masterpiece; others find it a cloying 'baby powder bomb.'
Acquired
Our Verdict - Salam Eau de Parfum
Salam feels like a perfume stuck in two minds - half fresh, half cosy - all while being a bit of a wallflower. People are split; some reckon it's an understated gem that gets them noticed, others feel a bit mugged off by the price for something that barely sticks around.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 28%
Floral 22% 20%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 25% 24%
Warm 9% 8%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 7% 3%
Animalic 14% 16%
Fresh 11% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus EdP
Salam EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 40%
Mandarin 20% vs 60%
Only in Opus Eau de Parfum
Elemi 32% Jasmine 18%
Shared Notes
Musk 15% vs 50%
Sandalwood 13% vs 50%

Accords

Opus Eau de Parfum Salam Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
77%
92%
Citrus
100%
91%
Powdery
81%
83%
Balsamic
82%
Vanilla
80%
Woody
73%
75%
Aromatic
65%
Musky
72%
Floral
67%
63%
Iris
58%
Animalic
47%
Amber shared
100%
77%
Citrus shared
92%
100%
Powdery shared
91%
81%
83%
82%
Woody shared
80%
73%
75%
Musky shared
65%
72%
67%
63%
Animalic shared
58%
47%

Performance

Opus Eau de Parfum Salam Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, noted by many reviewers, make it less suitable for the office. However, its sophisticated and luxurious character, paired with its comforting warmth, makes it ideal for dates and formal occasions. It's also versatile enough for casual wear if applied lightly.

Salam Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its weak projection and skin-scent nature, Salam is ideal for office and casual wear as it won't offend. It's less suited for formal events where more presence is typically desired, and its gentle character makes it less impactful for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Citrus, Powdery accords and Mandarin, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus Eau de Parfum
Salam Eau de Parfum
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