The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and oud. Mandarin orange and black currant at the top, frankincense and amber in the middle and agarwood (oud) and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Opus Xv King Blue 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 Xv King Blue EDP
Amouage is the house behind Opus Xv King Blue EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Amouage perfumes
The house has 83 perfumes here, led by Reflection 45, Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Outlands.
Opus Xv King Blue through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like Opus Xv King Blue
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by oud and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and oud smells and notes like frankincense and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include pink pepper and oak. Perfume fans rate it 3.75 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its oud side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €179. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Turath and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Opus Xv King Blue dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit of Dubai Aamal unisex (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (8 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (6 shared notes) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Opus Xv King Blue come out?
It came out in 2023.
Does Opus Xv King Blue last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.