The Library Collection Opus VIII Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus VIII
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2014 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Ekos Alma Eau de Parfum bottle Ekos Alma

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The Library Collection Opus VIII
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus VIII
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 - Ekos Alma
This isn't just a perfume; it's a Brazilian masterpiece, utterly unique and complex. It's divisive only because some find its intense, dark character too much for tropical climates, but for many, it's a niche-quality gem that stands shoulder to shoulder with designer titans. Don't blind buy, but prepare to be captivated.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 8%
Floral 28% 26%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 9% 10%
Sweet 21% 17%
Warm 27% 24%
Woody 13% 8%
Earthy 13% 11%
Animalic 7% 2%
Fresh 10% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Library Collection Opus VIII EdP
Ekos Alma EdP

Notes

Accords

The Library Collection Opus VIII Ekos Alma
Balsamic
100%
87%
Woody
92%
69%
Warm Spicy
92%
89%
Amber
79%
81%
Fresh Spicy
57%
73%
Aromatic
61%
Floral
67%
Aquatic
52%
50%
Sweet
Fresh
50%
47%
Citrus
Patchouli
46%
100%
Woody shared
87%
92%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
92%
Amber shared
89%
79%
Fresh Spicy shared
81%
57%
Aromatic shared
73%
61%
67%
52%
50%
50%
47%
46%

Performance

The Library Collection Opus VIII Ekos Alma
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
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.

Ekos Alma

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Ekos Alma is best reserved for evening or special occasions. Its intense balsamic and woody character, described as dark and strong, leans away from casual or office wear, excelling instead in formal or intimate date settings where its complexity can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Library Collection Opus VIII
Ekos Alma
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