2025
Opus XVI Timber
Alexis GrugeonThe nose · 21 fragrances · also made Forbidden Apple Croque Moi (2025)Portrait →

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Amouage  ·  Sold as unisex

Opus XVI Timber

The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, capturing the moment when anticipation meets fulfillment.

4.19499 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
woodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicyamber
Opus XVI TimberLuxury · $250+
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting80% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak1%
Moderate14%
Long lasting65%
Eternal15%
SillageStrong56% say strong or enormous
Intimate10%
Moderate34%
Strong49%
Enormous7%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine74%
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Unisex22%
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Feminine5%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Opus XVI Timber by Amouage, launched in 2025 and crafted by Alexis Grugeon, is a Woody aromatic fragrance that merges fresh and warm spiciness with rich amber undertones. The opening notes of cypress and juniper create an immediate sense of crispness and freshness, which gives way to the warmth of cardamom and pink pepper. As the composition evolves, it settles into a base of cocoa, frankincense, sandalwood, and cedarwood, offering a grounding and comforting finish. This fragrance embodies Amouage's blend of traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with contemporary perfumery techniques.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance with a moderate amount — the fresh spicy notes fade within an hour, but the woody and amber base persists for hours. It’s best enjoyed close to skin rather than across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings or quiet afternoons.

Fig. 01 — Opus XVI Timber, Amouage

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03 · The nose

Alexis Grugeon

From the Grasse museum to Firmenich

Alexis Grugeon is a perfumer who grew up in Beauvais, in northern France, and traces his calling to a childhood visit to the Perfume Museum in Grasse at age nine.

21fragrances
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Designer Amouage

More from the house · founded 1983 · United Kingdom

Opus XVI TimberOnly Blue
Try it layered

With Arabian Oud Only Blue

Adds earthy, patchouli and powdery; shares sandalwood and patchouli.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
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4.19/ 5 · 499 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 10%.

Love56%
Like23%
OK12%
Dislike5%
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