Amouage 2014 Edp

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The Library Collection Opus VIII

by Pierre Negrin , Richard Herpin

Amouage The Library Collection Opus VIII is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Pierre Negrin and Richard Herpin. The Library Collection Opus VIII opens with Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Saffron, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Bay Leaf and Benzoin. Amouage's The Library Collection Opus VIII carries an Acquired verdict, a white floral-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising floral monster. Some find it beautiful, complex, and luxurious: an ode to jasmine. Others call it a screechy, old-fashioned floral that smells like a nursing home. Love it or hate it, you can't dispute its huge presence.
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
The Library Collection Opus VIII Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 28%
Fruity 2%
Green 10%
Sweet 21%
Warm 28%
Woody 13%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Opus VIII is not ideal for the office or casual daily wear where subtlety is key. It's much better suited for date nights and formal events, where its bold and luxurious character can truly shine without overwhelming.

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About

Opus VIII opens with a potent blast of jasmine and orange blossom, intensely floral and almost indolic, with a hint of creamy ylang-ylang. This heady floral core is quickly underscored by a complex blend of warm saffron, ginger, and the balsamic depth of frankincense. As it dries, guaiac wood lends a smoky, woody character, eventually settling into a rich, sweet benzoin base with a subtle, aromatic whisper of bay leaf. It's a journey from bright florals to a mysterious, ambered warmth.