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Amouage · Sold as unisex
Opus VII – Reckless Leather
The moment just before a night out, when the last touches of cologne mix with anticipation and the promise of adventure.
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Opus VII – Reckless LeatherLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessArabians · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Amouage and crafted by perfumers Alberto Morillas and Pierre Negrin, Opus VII – Reckless Leather is a bold composition that balances fresh spice with warm, animalic undertones. The fragrance opens with the green freshness of fenugreek and galbanum, before cardamom and pink pepper bring a sharp, spicy edge. At its heart lies leather, complemented by agarwood (oud), ambergris, and ambroxan for an earthy, smoky warmth. Patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base with deep musk and woody notes, creating a scent that is both daring and sophisticated.
Opus VII – Reckless Leather builds slowly on the skin, so a light application in the morning will allow it to develop fully by evening. The fresh spicy top notes are fleeting, but they give way to a long-lasting base that carries well throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Opus VII – Reckless Leather, Amouage
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Pierre Negrin
Designer Amouage
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 31%.