Amouage 2022 EDP

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Opus XIV Royal Tobacco

by Cécile Zarokian

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Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Cécile Zarokian. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco opens with Anise, Bergamot, Cardamom, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Fenugreek, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Birch Tar, Vanilla, Benzoin, and Myrrh. Amouage's Opus XIV Royal Tobacco carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Opus XIV is a masterpiece. Forget your typical sweet tobaccos - this is a bold, complex, and unashamedly powerful scent for confident individuals who aren't afraid to stand out. It's not for the faint of heart.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
  • Modern
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Opus XIV Royal Tobacco 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:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode performance and overtly strong, distinct character, Royal Tobacco is completely unsuitable for office wear. It excels in formal or special evening date settings where its bold projection and opulent aroma can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco opens with an assertive herbal spiciness, blending frankincense and anise with a hint of basil. This quickly evolves into a heart of rich, wet tobacco entwined with a pronounced licorice and plum sweetness, lifted by subtle florals. The base deepens into an opulent, resinous warmth of vanilla, benzoin, and birch tar, leaving a long-lasting, smoky, and balsamic trail.

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