Skip to main content

    Side by side

    08 Seylon vs. Opus VII – Reckless Leather

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is 08 Seylon better than Opus VII – Reckless Leather?

    Opus VII – Reckless Leather wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Nutmeg
    fresh spicyaromaticwoodyearthygreenamber

    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 08 Seylon and Opus VII – Reckless Leather?

    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

    How do 08 Seylon and Opus VII – Reckless Leather smell?

    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

    What notes do 08 Seylon and Opus VII – Reckless Leather share?

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Spicy Notes
    Nutmeg
    CardamomFenugreekNutmegPink Pepper
    Resinous Notes
    Elemi Resin
    GalbanumFrankincense

    Where they fit

    When and where do 08 Seylon and Opus VII – Reckless Leather work?

    Spring
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, 08 Seylon or Opus VII – Reckless Leather?

    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

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about 08 Seylon and 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
    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

    Keep comparing

    More comparisons to explore

    Good to know

    About 08 Seylon vs. Opus VII – Reckless Leather.