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    08 Seylon vs. Opus VII – Reckless Leather

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    New comparison

    Opus VII – Reckless Leather wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 08 Seylon vs. Opus VII – Reckless Leather
    08 SeylonOpus VII – Reckless Leather
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPhilippe RomanoAlberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    08 Seylon

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Earthy
    Green
    Mossy
    Amber

    Opus VII – Reckless Leather

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Green
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeBergamotYuzu
    GalbanumCardamomFenugreekNutmegPink Pepper
    Heart
    NutmegVermouthElemi Resin
    LeatherOudPatchouliAmbergrisAmbroxan
    Base
    VetiverBenzoinOakmoss
    FrankincenseCostus RootMusconeSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 08 Seylon vs. Opus VII – Reckless Leather
    08 SeylonOpus VII – Reckless Leather
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    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
    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