The Library Collection Opus III
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
The Library Collection Opus III vs. Alien
Alien projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Library Collection Opus III | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2005 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Library Collection Opus III
Powdery
Woody
Yellow Floral
Violet
Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Vanilla
Alien
White Floral
Amber Floral
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
MimosaNutmegCloveDyer’s GreenweedThyme
Jasmine Sambac
Heart
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Cashmeran
Base
BenzoinVanilleSandalwoodGuaiac WoodPapyrusCedarwoodAmbrette
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Library Collection Opus III | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is powder without the dusty vanity. Mimosa and violet give it elegance, but the clove and nutmeg keep it from being polite. Warm without being sweet. Oriental without the weight.The Library Collection Opus III
Alien is not subtle. Jasmine leads without apology, cashmeran provides the comfort, amber the afterthought that keeps people asking what you're wearing. It divides opinion for good reason.Alien
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| The Library Collection Opus III | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95fragranceshop |
| 2 oz | — | $36.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $64.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $94.49fragrancenet |
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