Opus VII – Reckless Leather
AmouageEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Opus VII – Reckless Leather vs. 08 Seylon
Is Opus VII – Reckless Leather better than 08 Seylon?
Opus VII – Reckless Leather wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Nutmeg
amberfresh spicywoodygreenaromaticearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Opus VII – Reckless Leather and 08 Seylon?
| Opus VII – Reckless Leather | 08 Seylon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin | Philippe Romano |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Opus VII – Reckless Leather and 08 Seylon smell?
Opus VII – Reckless Leather
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Green
Leather
Aromatic
Animalic
08 Seylon
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Green
Mossy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Opus VII – Reckless Leather and 08 Seylon share?
Top
GalbanumCardamomFenugreekNutmegPink Pepper
Bitter OrangeBergamotYuzu
Heart
LeatherOudPatchouliAmbergrisAmbroxan
NutmegVermouthElemi Resin
Base
FrankincenseCostus RootMusconeSandalwood
VetiverBenzoinOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomFenugreekNutmegPink Pepper
Nutmeg
Resinous Notes
GalbanumFrankincense
Elemi Resin
Where they fit
When and where do Opus VII – Reckless Leather and 08 Seylon work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Opus VII – Reckless Leather or 08 Seylon?
| Opus VII – Reckless Leather | 08 Seylon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Opus VII – Reckless Leather and 08 Seylon?
The opening is a dare. Galbanum and fenugreek hit with an herbal sharpness that some people compare to curry paste, others compare to medicine, and both are right. It's not immediately likable.Opus VII – Reckless Leather
Some vetivers play it safe. This one doesn't. The opening is a tart, almost austere citrus that makes you pay attention, then the spice and bitter herbs take over and you're in something with actual.08 Seylon
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