Amouage 2013 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Opus VII Reckless Leather

by Alberto Morillas , Pierre Negrin

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Amouage Opus VII Reckless Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Alberto Morillas and Pierre Negrin. Opus VII Reckless Leather opens with Fenugreek, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Leather, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. Amouage's Opus VII Reckless Leather carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it punch to the senses. This one's an acquired taste, divisive as they come, and unapologetically bold. If you can handle the intensity, you're in for a complex, masterful journey.
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Opus VII Reckless Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its powerful projection and challenging, heavy spice and animalic accords, this is utterly unsuitable for an office or casual daytime wear. It's best reserved for formal evening occasions or intimate date nights where its luxurious and bold nature can shine without overwhelming.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, FARNESOL, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ANISE ALCOHOL

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

An intense, green galbanum and fenugreek blast opens, swiftly followed by a rich, warm curry spice market of cardamon, nutmeg, and pink pepper. The heart introduces a rugged, animalic leather that feels ancient and untamed. It settles into a deep, earthy dry-down of sandalwood, frankincense, and cypriol, leaving a musky, lingering trail.

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Where to buy

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