What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is orris root and rum. The heart brings orris root and rose. On the skin it settles into agarwood (oud) and dry wood. Overall it smells iris and woody.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Opus V Woods Symphony notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Amouage Opus V Woods Symphony EDP
Opus V Woods Symphony EDP is made by Amouage. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Opus V Woods Symphony sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum and Elizabeth Taylor Passion spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by woody and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and woody smells and notes like orris root and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include jasmine and civet. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum has more depth.
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The house has 83 perfumes here, led by Reflection 45, Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Outlands.
What Opus V Woods Symphony costs
The usual price in Europe is about €152. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia but less than Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum and Blend Oud Eclipse.
Opus V Woods Symphony dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum (5 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (4 shared notes), Blend Oud Eclipse (5 shared notes) and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Opus V Woods Symphony last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Opus V Woods Symphony come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.