Amouage 2023 EDP

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Opus XV King Blue

by Hamid Merati-Kashani , Alexis Grugeon

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Amouage Opus XV King Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Alexis Grugeon. Opus XV King Blue opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Blackcurrant, and settles into a heart of Amber and Frankincense. Amouage's Opus XV King Blue carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a challenging, animalic oud opening that demands patience, but stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a rich, fruity-amber dry down that many consider a masterpiece. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, but seriously addictive for the initiated.
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Opus XV King Blue 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With beast-mode performance and a highly polarising opening, this fragrance is far too loud and challenging for an office environment. It shines on a date or for formal events where its unique character can truly make a statement, but only once the initial challenging notes have dissipated.

About

Opus XV opens with a bold, almost confrontational blast of animalic oud, sweetened by a dark, jammy blackcurrant and brightened by a hint of mandarin and a kick of pink pepper. As it evolves, the powerful oud mellows, giving way to a warming amber and sacred frankincense, softened by creamy sandalwood and a touch of supple leather. The dry down is a complex, smooth blend of real oud, rich woods, and resinous sweetness.

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