A riveting white floral wrapped in animalic warmth, Opus IX blends jasmine and the imagined aura of camellia with a prickle of black pepper, then moves through a textured heart of leather, guaiac wood, and beeswax before settling into a long trail of civet, ambergris, and vetiver that feels opulent, dramatic, and unmistakably Library Collection.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2015. Perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Pierre Negrin.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Jasmine, Camellia, Black Pepper.
Heart: Beeswax, Leather, Guaiac Wood.
Base: Civet, Ambergris, Vetiver.
Story and Positioning
Created as the ninth chapter of Amouage’s Library Collection, Opus IX is presented in three acts that move from luminous white florals with spicy facets to a leathered core, finally resolving in a warm, animalic finale. The creative brief drew inspiration from Maria Callas in La Traviata, giving the fragrance a theatrical, couture mood that suits evening wear and statement occasions. Those who enjoy jasmine leather with refined animalic depth will find it a singular choice within the Library narrative.
Bottle and Design
Originally presented in a striking red flacon that signalled its diva-like theme, the bottle is a substantial rectangular form with smooth contours, gold detailing, a polished cap that seats with a confident click, and an atomizer that delivers a fine, even mist for controlled wear. Later Library releases adopted a serene archival aesthetic, keeping the line cohesive while preserving the chapter identity on bottle and box.
Country of Origin: Oman.
Manufacturer: Amouage SAOC.
Address: Amouage SAOC, P.O. Box 307, CPO 111, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Country of Manufacture: Oman, produced at the Amouage Perfume Manufacture and Visitor’s Centre in Muscat.
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