Opus V is an amazing Oriental Floral unisex offering from the Royal house of Amouage!

When you first spray this Regal juice onto the skin, it explodes with a nice boozy note that tickles the nose, the accord attributed to a fabulous rich rum note, then the florals create a spark that showers down over you like an olfactory fireworks!

The woods are creamy and develop fairly soon, and they feel even creamier because of the civet which smells natural and thick comes to play. The agarwood ”Oud” is rich and pervasive; just gorgeous and natural.

This is where the fragrance starts to feel very cozy and cashmere-like, it grows a thick coat of fur, very majestic and warm. The orris is very earthy, dark and opulent- just the way it should be. The “dry wood” accord is not overly dry, in fact, the moist presence of the civet helps the woods to not disperse too quickly.

Over time, the civet and Oud are all that’s left (with a tiny touch of rose), and it really starts to meld into the skin in the most sensuous and seductive way.

The sillage of Opus V is not too strong- it wears fairly close to the skin, but the longevity is unbelievably good (12-24 hours depending on how much you spray)!

This is what I would consider to be a ‘personal perfume’. Definitely signature scent worthy!

Jubilation XXV by Amouage

Jubilation XXV is an example of a true Masterpiece of the Niche fragrance industry!

Jubilation XXV has this remarkable fruitiness right out of the bottle. It’s wonderfully interesting as it forms a slightly sour-bitter accord with the coriander, cinnamon, clove, and a perfectly zesty orange citrus…

This initial accord is soon joined by amazing Amouage signature frankincense! The magical resin immediately gives the fruit accord some weight, pulling it back from sweetness and focusing on the spices… These are all very distinct notes, but they are singing in a five-part harmony voiced by angels! Into the heart with rose and more resin from guaiac-wood, honey, orchid, everything in balance with the frankincense front and center but never stealing the show.

As Jubilation XXV develops, more resinous, more opulent notes are added to the  mix – moss, cedarwood , and oud –  but they are tamed by musk, sweet myrrh, patchouli, and salty hints of ambergris… The unique maple syrupy/curry accord of immortelle flower reveals a hint of leather in the deep and gorgeous dry-down.

Jubilation XXV is a vibrant symphony of rich Regal notes and complex accords, it is divinely sumptuous, luscious and harmonious to perfection! It is also a bright, colorful, and happy incense fragrance, with a unique personality – it comes and goes, it plays hide and seek, but at all times it is well-behaved and never intrusive… The incense seems to come alive on your skin and reads your moods, receding into the background when not needed, stepping forward when required to soothe your soul. Jubilation XXV is the quintessential incense fragrance, bar-none. This one is a must have for fragrance lovers, a true MASTERPIECE!

Creed’s latest creation (2011) Royal-Oud is definitely a unisex offering that smells regal, opulent and enticing.

Precious Woods, leather, marble and gold—the elements of a royal Persian palace—inspired this luxurious mix of the Persian and Parisian in a bottle.

Snippet on the Scent:  This amazing Oriental Fougére is an absolute phenomenal scent that is androgynous catering to both guys and gals, this majestic juice will make you smell like Royalty. This composition has:  Crown of Calabrian lemon, pink berry and Sicilian bergamot, Lebanon Cedar, galbanum and angelic root, Royal Indian Oud ,sandalwood and Tonkin musk. – Creed’s newest fragrance offers an ode to oud ”Agarwood”  a precious fungi wood that costs upwards of $1000 to $1400 per ounce! With fresh topnotes that give the fragrance a crisp lift with sweet fruity nuances, Royal Oud is a sweet and spicy composition that is truly all about the Regal Oud wood.  If you want to smell unique and turn heads then Royal Oud is the way to go…

Aventus (2010) is without a shadow of a doubt one of the best men’s fragrances in the market today.

Snippet on the Scent: I love this Chypre Fruity composition. A few spritz of this amazing juice and it reveals a carefully concocted mélange of blackcurrant from Corsica, Sicilian bergamot, Calville French Blanc apples, Royal pineapples, Bulgarian roses, jasmine, birch, patchouli, oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla. – The longer it stays on the skin, the more interesting, intriguing and mesmerizing it smells… The black leather-bound accentuated flask is a sleek and unique fine ”must-have” addition to anyone’s dresser. AVENTUS: a fragrance for men (adored by women) honoring traits of strength, power, vision, and success. The title “Aventus” – from the Latin, “eventus” meaning “success”!