Amouage
Opus V Woods Symphony
About
Opus V Woods Symphony by Amouage is a fragrance for Women and Men . Opus V Woods Symphony is an intellectual journey that mirrors the fragmented dissemination of knowledge in the digital age. The fragrance opens with the ethereal pairing of orris root and rhum ether, reminiscent of airy and waxy notes gliding effortlessly across the keyboard. As it evolves, the heart unveils a blend of iris concrete, rose, and jasmine, symbolizing the stark beauty of a binary world. In the dry down, raw oud and civet introduce a striking contrast, evoking the warmth of human presence amidst metallic, dry wood accords. Perfect for modern intellectuals and lovers of abstract, avant-garde fragrances, Opus V Woods Symphony balances the digital and the organic, presenting a sensory narrative of contemporary living. Release Year: 2011 Concentration: Eau de Parfum Nose: Jacques Cavallier
**Amouage Opus V Woods Symphony** opens with a dense, faintly liqueur-like accord of rum and saffron, warm and spiced with a velvety texture. After a few minutes, iris rises on the skin with its powdery coolness, and the composition becomes stricter, more architectural in shape. In the heart, oud feels polished rather than smoky, like dark lacquered wood in a half-lit library. Rose and sambac jasmine do not turn it floral in the usual sense; they soften the woody frame and give it a more fluid, supple contour. As it settles, civet and musk add a bodily, slightly animalic depth without any roughness. An amber-vanilla undertone holds the warmth and binds the facets into one slow, pulsing trail. It suits thoughtful wearers who like restrained avant-garde woods, especially for a quiet evening and close, attentive wear.
Top notes
rum, iris, orris root, saffron, licorice
Heart
oud, woods, rose, jasmine sambac, violet
Base
civet, amber, musk, dry woods, vanilla