The Library Collection Opus I Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus I
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
NU SO DE Eau de Parfum bottle NU SO DE

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The Library Collection Opus I
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NU SO DE
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus I
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.
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Our Verdict - NU SO DE
NU SO DE is a fascinatingly divisive scent. Some call it an intoxicating tuberose masterpiece, a 'skin-like' enhancer that smells effortlessly clean and naturally good. Others find it screechy, chemical, or headache-inducing, fading fast into nothingness. You absolutely must try it yourself.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 29% 34%
Fruity 10% 1%
Green 5% 4%
Sweet 22% 21%
Warm 16% 16%
Woody 18% 23%
Earthy 7% 12%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 9% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Library Collection Opus I EdP
NU SO DE EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 38% vs 33%
Only in The Library Collection Opus I
Bitter Orange 31% Plum 30%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 36%
Tuberose 24% vs 42%
Rose 15% vs 21%
Only in The Library Collection Opus I
Jasmine 21% Lily Of The Valley 13%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 14% vs 33%
Cedar 12% vs 33%

Accords

The Library Collection Opus I NU SO DE
100%
Woody
93%
74%
White Floral
100%
56%
Tuberose
97%
58%
Yellow Floral
80%
74%
Warm Spicy
73%
58%
Aromatic
63%
58%
Sweet
55%
51%
Amber
50%
Citrus
Animalic
50%
Green
50%
48%
Fruity
Woody shared
100%
93%
White Floral shared
74%
100%
Tuberose shared
56%
97%
Yellow Floral shared
58%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
73%
Aromatic shared
58%
63%
Sweet shared
58%
55%
51%
50%
50%
50%
48%

Performance

The Library Collection Opus I NU SO DE
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

NU SO DE

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'skin-like' quality, as reported by many, make it suitable for office wear, though some find it a bit too loud. The sensual floral-woody blend is ideal for date nights and creates an inviting aura for casual settings, but its specific floral character may limit its formal appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Tuberose, Woody accords and Rose, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Library Collection Opus I
NU SO DE
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