Amouage 2011 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Opus V Woods Symphony

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Amouage Opus V Woods Symphony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Opus V Woods Symphony opens with Rum, and settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris. Amouage's Opus V Woods Symphony carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as they come. Many find Opus V lacks imagination, smells of bleach, or is just 'meh', but its few devotees hail it as a masterpiece of creamy orris and subtle woods. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Opus V - Woods Symphony Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rum100%
Heartas listed
Iris33%
Jasmine33%
Rose33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Its generally subtle projection and refined character make it suitable for office and formal wear, though some find it too feminine or weak. It’s too delicate for casual everyday use and completely unsuitable for sport, with many complaining about its performance.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, FARNESOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opus V opens with a boozy, almost effervescent rum note paired with the powdery, earthy elegance of orris. This soon gives way to a heart of soft rose and ethereal jasmine, creating a delicate floral blend. The dry down settles into a subtle fusion of dry woods and a barely-there oud, underpinned by a clean, musky, and occasionally animalic civet note that adds a touch of mystery.

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