Amouage 2010 Edp

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The Library Collection Opus I

by Daniel Maurel

Amouage The Library Collection Opus I is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Daniel Maurel. The Library Collection Opus I opens with Plum, Cardamom, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Papyrus, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Amouage's The Library Collection Opus I carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive, opulent floral beast that demands patience. The opening might try your nose, but if you stick with it, Opus I unfolds into a complex, woody-floral masterpiece for some, a cloying mess for others. Definitely not a blind buy.
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The Library Collection Opus I Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 30%
Fruity 10%
Green 6%
Sweet 22%
Warm 17%
Woody 19%
Earthy 8%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
74%
White Floral
74%
Sweet
58%
Aromatic
58%

Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 39% Bitter Orange 31% Plum 30%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 26% Tuberose 25% Jasmine 21% Rose 15% Lily Of The Valley 13%

Base Notes

Incense 16% Papyrus 15% Guaiac Wood 15% Sandalwood 14% Tonka Bean 14% Vetiver 13% Cedar 12%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, this is too much for an office setting and completely unsuitable for sport. It's best reserved for date nights and formal events, where its opulent character can truly shine without overpowering the room.

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Opus I opens with a bold, almost overwhelming blast of cardamom, plum, and bitter orange, soon joined by a dramatic, swirling bouquet of white and yellow florals like tuberose and ylang-ylang. As it mellows, a rich, contemplative base emerges, featuring papyrus, guaiac wood, velvety sandalwood, and a whisper of incense, creating a deep, evolving experience that lasts for ages.

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