The Library Collection Opus XI
AmouageEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
The Library Collection Opus XI vs. In Extremis
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Library Collection Opus XI | In Extremis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Negrin | Giuseppe Imprezzabile |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Library Collection Opus XI
Oud
Amber
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Balsamic
In Extremis
Leather
Woody
Smoky
Amber
Balsamic
Aromatic
Green
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Marjoram
BirchGalbanumAngelicaChamomile
Heart
Oud
IncenseOsmanthusMagnoliaMusk
Base
LeatherwoodStyrax
LeatherOudGuaiac WoodVetiverPatchouliOakmossAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Library Collection Opus XI | In Extremis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Marjoram opens bitter, green, and medicinal. Either the hook or the dealbreaker. If you stay for the oud that follows, it's worth it, resinous, deep, and nothing like the usual suspects.The Library Collection Opus XI
Leather this committed isn't trendy. It smells like someone who reads Caravaggio for the light, not the composition. The smoke leans dark, not trendy-barbecue.In Extremis