Opus XV – King Blue
AmouageEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Opus XV – King Blue vs. Rausch
Is Opus XV – King Blue better than Rausch?
Opus XV – King Blue rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberPink PepperPatchouliSandalwood
woodyoudamberwarm spicy
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 XV – King Blue and Rausch?
| Opus XV – King Blue | Rausch | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexis Grugeon, Hamid Merati-Kashani | Véronique Nyberg |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Opus XV – King Blue and Rausch smell?
Opus XV – King Blue
Woody
Oud
Amber
Citrus
Leather
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Rausch
Oud
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Earthy
Patchouli
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Opus XV – King Blue and Rausch share?
Top
BlackcurrantMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Red PepperSandalwood
Heart
AmberFrankincense
PatchouliVanilla
Base
Assam OudLeatherOakPatchouliSandalwood
AmberOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Opus XV – King Blue or Rausch?
| Opus XV – King Blue | Rausch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Opus XV – King Blue and Rausch?
This fragrance asks for a commitment. The opening is gorgeous and approachable, then oud arrives and the room changes. Some find that thrilling. Some find it too much.Opus XV – King Blue
Smoky oud fragrances aren't for everyone, that darkness can read as too much. But Rausch leans into it without going over the edge. It's warm, sensual.Rausch
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