Opus VII – Reckless Leather
AmouageEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Opus VII – Reckless Leather vs. 08 Seylon
Opus VII – Reckless Leather wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
GalbanumCardamomFenugreekNutmegPink Pepper
Bitter OrangeBergamotYuzu
Heart
LeatherOudPatchouliAmbergrisAmbroxan
NutmegVermouthElemi Resin
Base
FrankincenseCostus RootMusconeSandalwood
VetiverBenzoinOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Opus VII – Reckless Leather | 08 Seylon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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