Opus XIV Royal Tobacco

Smoky incense and tobacco rendered with resinous depth, herbal spice, and a polished balsamic sweetness.

Scent Development and Character

A dark incense-tobacco composition that opens with aromatic resin, anise, cardamom, basil, and bergamot before moving into a rounded tobacco heart touched by licorice, florals, and fenugreek. The drydown is dense and ceremonial, with frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, labdanum, birch tar, tonka, vanilla, woods, oud, and musks creating a smoky, balsamic, slightly sweet finish.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best worn when you want a composed, statement-making tobacco incense scent: cool evenings, formal settings, and colder weather bring out its depth and polish. Best in autumn and winter; workable on cool spring evenings, less suited to heat. Sillage is Strong projection in the opening, settling to a noticeable but controlled trail. Longevity is Long-lasting to very long-lasting; expect roughly 8–12 hours on skin, sometimes more in cooler air. These are editorial estimates derived from the official composition and concentration and will vary with skin and climate.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2022, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Cécile Zarokian. Standard Amouage Library Collection bottle in opaque dark-toned glass with the house crest and a minimalist, luxury presentation; the exact volume-specific packaging shown for the current product is the 100 ml Eau de Parfum bottle.