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The Library Collection

Opus II Amouage 2010

7.3 / 10 115 Ratings

A perfume by Amouage for women and men, released in 2010. The scent is spicy-woody. It was last marketed by Sabco Group / Oman Perfumery.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Fresh

Oriental

Fougère

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Absinth

Bay leaf

Lavender

Pink pepper

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Cinnamon

Jasmine

Rose

Base Notes

Frankincense

Cedarwood

Patchouli

Amber

Musk

Perfumer

Michele Saramito

Ratings

Scent

7.3115 Ratings

Longevity

7.489 Ratings

Sillage

6.782 Ratings

Bottle

7.293 Ratings

Value for money

5.920 Ratings

Submitted by Kankuro · last update on 11/10/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance was part of the collection The Library Collection.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Bentley for Men Intense

Epic Man

Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/01/2013

6Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Sherapop
1240 Reviews

Sherapop

4

Where a forest and a barbershop collide...

I had zero preconception of the nature of Amouage OPUS II, aside from the usual expectation that the ingredients would be excellent. The moment I donned this juice, the first words out of my mouth were: "This is masculine." Was it the dollop of creamy lavender? Or the abundance of woods and green trees? Or perhaps the absinthe? In fact they all conspired to the same conclusion.

So, no, I personally would not classify this scent as unisex, except in the world where we altogether reject the validity of that distinction. Yes, it would be possible for women to wear this perfume, but I probably would not want to very often. I definitely would not select this among the Amouage perfumes to purchase, because to my nose, it smacks of a forest in a barbershop. Or is it a barbershop in a forest?

Looking at the notes, it becomes clear: OPUS II *is* a simulacrum of a barbershop in a forest! And it's a nice one, to be sure: a high-class Italian barbershop which happens to have been built in the middle of a vast forest of tall evergreen trees. It combines the suave appeal of the well-scented gent with the rugged appeal of Paul Bunyan in the woods. I am sure that this would work well for many men, but it's definitely not for me. Would I like to smell it on the men around me? Sure, why not?

11/10/2025

Tshahb
1 Review

Tshahb

1

Epitome of the genre

I didn't like this the first couple of times I wore it, and it's because I sprayed too much. It was so sharp, so dense, I just couldn't bear it.
But after showering I could still smell the patchouli drydown and I was blown away by how dark and rooty it seemed.
So I wore Opus II a couple more times, with careful, restrained application, and my god I love it.
It's a finely tuned, finely honed take on masculine belters from the 80s, shone through the Amouage prism.
It has the best dark, non-gourmand patchouli I've come across, and is one of the only Amouages I've smelled that has absolutely no sweetness, a diamtetic opposite to their other perfumes in this respect.
It does share some commonality wit Epic Man, but this one is much more wearable and timeless, to me at least. And it also reminded me somewhat of Bois Mystérieux, although when I smelled them side by side this one was way darker and more serious, and ultimately I find Bois Mystérieux quite grating, with the same synthetic oud base as Oud Essentiel. There is no synthetic, scratchy, bothersome note in Opus II.
Re. performance, for me this is epically strong and persistent. I tend to prefer less beastly fragrances but I can make an exception for something as good as this, and actually the projection is polite even though it lasts forever.

08/21/2010

6Scent 5Longevity

Apicius
1328 Reviews

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Apicius

Top Review 23

The Sultan is naked again!

What, you still own extensive perfume collections? With great classics? Rare limited editions? Long discontinued treasures? Throw it all away! Immediately toss everything in the trash, because Amouage has released 3 new fragrances!

After the more affordable men’s fragrances, for which His Highness didn’t even ask the esteemed clientele for 200 € per bottle, turned out to be a bit embarrassing upon closer inspection, there are now finally new, better scents. And the name Opus justifies, if not the assumption, then at least the imagination, that here the Sultan himself has personally crafted it during sleepless Arabian nights, so that a product worthy of the royal house may be presented to the astonished public.

Indeed, the result this time is respectable. True complexity and masterful balance meet here in a light, exceedingly subtle manner. This makes a dissection of the fragrance components almost impossible. Subtle spice, floral notes, and freshness create a perfect symbiosis with a no less complex yet equally subtle base. One immediately gets the impression while testing that one is trying an above-average perfume, something truly special. An Opus that may deserve a noble title.

But unfortunately, this heart- and wallet-opening scent impression seems to primarily persist in the top or purchasing decision notes. A little cycling, a thin film of sweat, and suddenly Opus II appeared significantly simpler in structure. Now it was suddenly nothing more than a bit of musk with incense, some cedarwood, and a hint of spices. And it is quite diluted. 5 sprays, I practically bathed my wrist in it; still, hardly anything was noticeable.

I must have done everything wrong. My bad luck if I don’t give this scent the appropriate conditions to unfold. I just spoke with my interior designer. I wanted to know how I can equip my finca in Mallorca climatically so that a continuous and convincing scenting with Opus II can take place. But a solution doesn’t seem to be in sight. Every Mediterranean scent would have to be excluded, objects with their own smell (the beautiful leather armchairs!) removed. Now I’m on the lookout for a suitable full property in the Arctic!

08/24/2010

8Scent

Skyliner
9 Reviews

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Skyliner

Top Review 24

Oriental Trilogy

Since, yes since when, I would guess since the late 70s of the last century, we have been experiencing a progressive banalization of perfume. Lovers of exquisite fragrances will agree, not only with me but also with Edouard Fléchier, creator of Tendre Poison, who lamented in an interview that the market is in crisis because marketing now dictates the scents. However, I do not decide on marketing matters. Everyone decides in their own specific place.

How different it was when Mademoiselle Chanel confidently selected the legendary No. 5 from various fragrances presented to her for evaluation. That one and no other! Whether it actually happened exactly like that is debatable. In any case, who can deny that Mademoiselle Chanel knew very well what she wanted and did not submit to any external dictates.
How different it is with Bleu de Chanel, which I am commenting on. A clear primacy of marketing. Almost helpless is a review, yes almost a justification, that I found online after all the many negative critiques: It’s not so bad, it’s a genuine Chanel, just more subtly formulated and finely tuned, and very much in line with the house. And if one writes that it is still a good scent and reminds one of Encre noire, then why should I buy Bleu de Chanel, I would rather get the original, namely Encre noire.

But now to Amouage, that perfume house in Oman, which, like many other niche houses, tries to fill this gap with truly good and unique perfumes. When Amouage was founded, the perfumers were given free rein. The price was secondary. Only the best, most exquisite raw materials. The first scent "Gold" was a sensation, a grand, opulent fragrance. Soon, Amouage was referred to as the Chanel of the East. Certainly, Gold was and is not wearable for everyone and on every occasion, but that does not change the fact that it was immediately hailed as a masterpiece. And here lies a certain tragedy. Gold became the benchmark against which every other scent from this house must be measured. This was achieved with varying degrees of success. Reflection, Arcus, Cirrus, and others offered only an average scent experience despite good raw materials. They were an attempt to adapt to the mainstream, generic perfumes. Despite initially good sales, these perfumes, with the exception of Reflection, were taken off the market. It was recognized that one could only survive in the fiercely competitive market by continuing to serve the niche.

The Library Collection consists of the trilogy of Opus I-II-III. Not only at parfumo are they listed as unisex fragrances. If you look at Amouage's homepage, you will find that the Library Collection occupies a peculiar position: it is categorized among women's fragrances but is clearly separated from them. Unisex fragrances with a feminine touch? In any case, the traditional concept of offering a women's and a men's version of a perfume has been abandoned. In my opinion, Opus I and Opus III are women's fragrances. Opus I perhaps for very bold men (jasmine-dominated, ylang-ylang and tuberose are too strongly dosed), Opus III is an olfactory floral oriental bomb that completely overwhelms my sense of smell and that I could never wear. In my eyes, it is a purely feminine scent.

Then there is Opus II. It was composed by Michele Saramito. He has previously appeared with Caron Eau de Cologne Caron, Gianfranco Ferre Gieffeffe, Le Prince Jardinier Citrus Allegro, and two other unknown perfumes to me. And now, Amouage's Opus II. In terms of fragrance direction, it is a Fougère with a classic structure, although a spicy accord adds wonderful additional accents. Peppery notes dance around the lavender in the top note. Wonderful! In the heart note, cardamom particularly stands out accompanied by rose, cinnamon, and jasmine. The base is woody and framed by silver frankincense - the ingredient that signatures all Amouage fragrances. It gives the scent a certain depth. Opus II clings very well and is close to the skin. So you don't carry around a long scent trail. In my opinion, it is the "most masculine" scent of this collection. Opus II appears very noble, remains elegantly restrained, and one immediately notices that the ingredients are of the highest quality. I could very well imagine it in my collection.

Oh yes, compared to "Gold," all three have not reached their goal in my eyes, but they are certainly not generic fragrances that you can sniff out on every corner.

Epilogue: At Amouage, as I have read, they are working on a new classic pair and are inspired by Lac des cygnes, Swan Lake. After Epic, Lyric, and now the Library Collection, a chapter is closing, and they are now turning to music. Probably a reference to the artistic director of Amouage, Christoph Chong, a respected orchestra conductor in London. One can be curious.

02/18/2014

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Leimbacher
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Leimbacher

Top Review 9

Average Opus Magnum

When you type Opus in the search bar at the top right, the number II, which I tested first from the series, is sorted at the very bottom by popularity. And the comments and ratings here are still quite manageable. Opus 2 is considered one of the most masculine perfumes in the Amouage Library Collection and is a great fragrance, but very little shines so much that you remember it. And at that price, you quickly forget the good but not outstanding perfume voluntarily; it's just totally overpriced, even though you can't deny the good ingredients. It was pure coincidence that I tested the second part first from the collection; I hope for more from the other variations. But this is definitely nitpicking at a high level, as my rating shows.

My first thought today during the test: Bentley For Men Intense, just a bit closer to the skin and lighter. But otherwise, the two are extremely similar. I haven't been able to test the regular Bentley yet, but it could smell just like this. It comes across like an Oriental Best Of without vanilla and on a low flame. Don't get me wrong, I really like the scent, and it exudes class and decadence at times, but somehow it’s nothing more than a preview, a taste of upcoming Opus gems that I hope for. Spicy, smoky, a bit fruity and sweet, all well balanced but completely lacking the courage or even the aim to create a masterpiece. A quick shot of enormous quality. Almost everything mentioned above is detectable and great on its own, but together they only want to play as a team occasionally.

Bottle: classic, valuable, golden, a bit unwieldy! But I find the regular Amouages more stylish.
Sillage: despite its oriental and expansive character, a scent full of restraint.
Longevity: 7 hours seems a bit understated and too much on low flame!

Opus II is a beautifully spicy incense perfume, solidly and high-quality presented and occasionally beautiful, but somewhat lacking in spirit and ideas, also known from the Shooting Star 2013, overpriced and with insufficient stability... surely one or the other Opus can easily top this... Anything else would be a disappointment!

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