A luminous white floral wrapped in polished resins, Opus VIII opens with a radiant trio of jasmine, orange blossom, and ylang ylang that feels plush yet airy, then gathers depth as frankincense, saffron, ginger, guaiac wood, and vetiver lend a refined smokiness before easing into a warm veil of West Indian bay and benzoin that lingers with elegant poise.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2014. Perfumers Pierre Negrin and Richard Herpin.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang.
Heart: Olibanum, Guaiac Wood, Saffron, Ginger, Vetiver.
Base: West Indian Bay, Benzoin.
Story and Positioning
Created as a chapter of the Amouage Library Collection, Opus VIII explores the interplay of truth and perception through a glowing jasmine theme balanced by incense and spice, inviting a thoughtful yet sensual signature. The Library idea celebrates knowledge and creative mastery while transcending gender. If you enjoy white florals with resinous facets, comparisons often point to Alien Musc Mysterieux from Mugler and other rich jasmine incense styles.
Bottle and Design
Presented in the Library Collection silhouette, the bottle is a substantial rectangular flacon in a serene ivory finish. The face carries the Amouage crest with the Roman numeral VIII as a clear chapter mark. A polished cap crowns the design with a firm, precise fit, and the sprayer delivers a fine, even mist. The look speaks to quiet luxury and the Library narrative of elegant scholarship.
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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