Amouage 2021 Edp

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Opus XIII Silver Oud

by Cécile Zarokian

Amouage Opus XIII Silver Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Cécile Zarokian. The fragrance opens with Patchouli, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Castoreum, Birch, Guaiac Wood, and Ambroxan.

Our verdict on Opus XIII Silver Oud: Acquired

Prepare yourself: Silver Oud is an absolute beast. This is a "love it or hate it" fragrance that polarizes like mad, with some calling it a masterpiece and others declaring it an abomination. For serious oud lovers only, and definitely not a blind buy.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
Opus XIII Silver Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 0%
Fruity 0%
Green 0%
Sweet 4%
Warm 13%
Woody 52%
Earthy 34%
Animalic 18%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its overwhelming intensity and animalic accords, Silver Oud is ill-suited for the office or casual daytime wear. It's best reserved for formal events or evening dates where its bold, luxurious, and long-lasting nature can make a statement without suffocating a room.

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Amouage's Silver Oud hits you with a potent, smoky, and resinous blend right off the bat, dominated by intense oud and a rich, leathery depth. Cypriol and patchouli give it an earthy, almost animalic quality that settles into a robust, woody drydown. Expect a dark, complex aroma with hints of birch and guaiac wood, softened by a touch of balsam and a surprising phantom sweetness in the air.