Amouage 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

The Library Collection Opus X

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Amouage The Library Collection Opus X is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. The Library Collection Opus X opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Resins, Leather, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Pebbles, Oud, Ylang-Ylang, and Ambroxan. Amouage's The Library Collection Opus X carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Opus X is for those who dare to embrace the unusual. It’s a metallic rose for niche enthusiasts, not for the faint of heart or anyone seeking a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Unique
  • Sophisticated
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The Library Collection Opus X Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Resins38%
Geranium38%
Leather23%
Baseas listed
Pebbles34%
Oud23%
Ambroxan23%
Ylang-Ylang20%

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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold, assertive character and metallic rose accord make it too avant-garde for an office setting and unsuitable for casual wear or sport. Opus X shines brightest for unique date nights or formal events where making a distinctive, unconventional statement is desired.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 X smacks you with a vivid, crimson rose, not soft or dewy, but sharp and almost industrial. This isn't a walk in grandma's garden; it's a rose found in a sculptor's studio, mingling with metallic shavings and the ghost of fresh varnish. Geranium adds a green, slightly tart edge, while the base grounds it with hints of worn leather, mineral facets, and a whisper of smoky oud, creating a compellingly strange beauty.

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