Opus VII – Reckless Leather

Oh, dear reader, buckle up, for I am about to take you on a wild olfactory journey through the labyrinth of Amongst Opus VII Reckless Leather Perfume. This is not just a perfume, it's a tale of audacity, a saga of unapologetic luxury, and a symphony of scents that would make even the most stoic of noses twitch with delight. From the moment you lay your eyes on the bottle, you know you're in for a treat. It's as if the gods of aesthetics themselves descended from the heavens to craft this vessel of pure elegance. But, my friends, the real magic happens when you uncap this Pandora's box of fragrances. The first spritz is like a rebel yell, a bold proclamation of its presence. It's as if a leather-clad biker just roared into a serene meadow, scattering daisies and daffodils in his wake. The scent of leather is unmistakable, but it's not your run-of-the-mill, just-stepped-into-a-shoe-store leather. Oh no, this is the scent of adventure, of wild rides through the countryside, of a spirit untamed. But wait, there's more. As the initial audacity subsides, you're greeted with a warm, comforting embrace. It's like being wrapped in a cashmere blanket by a roaring fireplace, sipping on a glass of the finest cognac. This is where the perfume reveals its softer side, a gentle reminder that beneath the reckless exterior lies a heart of gold. And just when you think you've figured it out, Amongst Opus VII throws you a curveball. A hint of spice, a dash of the exotic, a whisper of the unknown. It's like a secret ingredient in a gourmet dish, elusive yet intriguing, making you come back for more. In summary, dear reader, I must confess - I am smitten. Amongst Opus VII Reckless Leather Perfume is a rollercoaster ride of scents, a symphony of fragrances that is as audacious as it is comforting. It's a perfume that doesn't just make a statement, it starts a conversation. So, if you're looking for a scent that's as unique as you are, look no further. Just remember to hold on tight, because it's going to be a wild ride!

This perfume does something to me. I've had it for two years now, after I smelled it in El Corte Ingles and became obsessed, going back the next day to spray some on my hoodie and then smelling that nonstop for days. I got lucky that everyone else hates this and it became the only Amouage I've ever seen put on clearance at my local profumeria, which was my chance to snap it up 50% off and it was so worth it. First off for the scent, I smell almost no leather whatsoever despite the name. If i had to describe it quickly I would say "fresh spicy ambergris with frankincense". Rounding it out is the galbanum, pink pepper, cardamom, and oud. There is also something sweet and sticky in there in the drydown, perhaps the fenugreek? I do get the cumin/curry notes but don't find it overpowering, although some people have told me it smells straight up like an indian restaurant to them. Other people have also told me it smells amazing and even on prompting many people don't get curry either. I don't get any animalic scent and neither does anyone else I've asked (so far). I seem to be the only person that gets so much ambergris scent from it; fascinating how different our noses can be. If anyone else smells the ambergris please say so, I would've thought I was going crazy if it weren't listed in the notes. This is a very unique and complex fragrance and it is truly reckless. Wearing it is like playing russian roulette. Some people are totally put off, but some love it. I went social dancing with this on once and my dance partner wouldn't stop smelling me saying how amazing I smelled. I like the gamble of wearing it, but mainly I just love how it smells. This is my favorite fragrance, although not my daily wear. Also, I don't find it overly masculine. I think it's pretty unisex and although best suited for winter, I also like it for spring and fall nights.

Aged leather roughly blended with exotic culinary aphrodisiac herbs. A dare darling by amouage. Freshly ground culinary spices (not cooked not at all as in curry). Unlike roasted oregano in interlude, Spices here are fresh and sweet. When you grind dry licorice sticks they give a sweet minty woody scent. There is no licorice in here but the spices give that kind of sweet smell. So it opens green-fresh spicy-sweet. Wisdom about leather apparel is that they get better with age. Leather here is your oldest leather jacket which is made from full grain, vegetable-tanned leather. It evokes an earthy woody oilier aroma. There is an after tan odour reminiscent of sensation sitting too close to a fireplace cuddling your partner, running your fingers through her hair, cafuning her on a leather couch. Your skin hair clothes and couch all warmed up produce this sensual odour which I love. Holding someone in your arms and knowing you hold the whole world it smells like happiness. Here this scent is probably drawn from aroma chemicals associated with costus combined with musk and dusty cypriol. In nutshell a highest quality luxurious leather initially surrounded by fresh spices and oud later on daringly roughed by oud cypriol and sensual aroma chemicals. Reckless! A dare darling by Amouage.

For an extremely oversimplified review; beef stew with salt, pepper, and spices (cumin even though not listed). The stew has herbs and bitter greens, it’s savory and mouthwatering, and there’s a raw leather edge to balance everything out. Later into the dry down, there’s a sweetness that comes out. Almost like a marmalade sugar-crusted beef. That doesn’t make much sense, but it’s almost like a sugary duck sauce glaze in a savory meat. It’s so pretty and sticky and textured and unique. This could not be better made. 9.9999/10. Edit: third day of owning the bottle, and this is the most time I’ve had with it (when I was testing, I was testing in Neiman Marcus like twice a year). My rating has not changed, but I came to say that I am getting a more challenging note. Previously, I was smelling a bunch of spices and greens that would be in a stew, and I smelled this sweet almost marmalade-like duck sauce note as well. Now, I’m getting the beef. It seriously smells like a beef stew with some sweet sauce simmering in the stove and radiating through the air. Cumin note is prominent but not stinky, and this is so freaking good. I do understand the low rating. It’s extremely challenging to lots of people, but holy crap it’s good.

Opus VII - Reckless Leather of the Arab House of Perfumery Of Niche Haute Luxury Amouage of the Sultanate Of Oman is a Oriental Smoked Special Soul Surtle perfume. Opus VII was released in 2013 and renamed as Opus VII Reckless Leather in 2022. Your creators are the genius Alberto Morillas and Pierre Negrin. I feel a rather dark green and condimented with hot spices highlighted for Galbanum with FenuGreek and a brilliant Cardamom; and super smoked by a wonderful 'Oud well incense in the best Bakhoor style. With the entrance of the creamy Ambroxan brings a nuance ambushed to the center of this composition that mended to a leather that renders the suede's softness than the raspers of a rough leather. Perfume Green, quite Specified, but Especially! With Patchouli and I believe that by the root of Cypriol and the Musk brings a slightly terrous facet and with the addition of more smoke thanks to the Amouage characteristic and the smoked resin of the Cypriol reinforces the footprint of a smoky cloud of a smoky bakhoor I've ever experienced. Fragrance with some of the characteristics I most appreciate in perfumes: steamed, smoked, incense, resinous, specified, dark green, ambushed.