Opus VII – Reckless Leather

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• maximo_santana

  May 16, 2023

  

  New bottle of Amouage Opus VII, and I must say it’s been months since a fragrance surprised me so much for the better. It’s spicy and resinous with three facets: 1. Green and peppery opening, slightly smoky with lots of incense, lasting about 90 minutes. 2. Middle, starting around minute 90, lasting about 2.5 hours: an oud and leather accord, reminiscent of Cuoium but with a friendly oud and zero fecal notes, accentuating the leather. 3. Drydown: spicy with a cumin vibe (though it doesn’t contain cumin), but more towards warm, sexy suede. It gives salty, spicy, and warm nuances. Longevity: 9-10 hours. Projection: High for 2h, moderate for 4h, faint for 4h. Sillage: 2 meters for the first 2h. I discovered Amouage through Royal Tobacco. I saw that MyScentJourney described it as ‘retro-vintage alpha male,’ which discouraged me; maybe I was expecting something like Bois du Portugal. Excited, I tried Search for the smoky lemon and then ordered Reckless Leather. On blotter, I thought it was good; on skin, three sprays, and the magic happened: green spicy aroma, smoke, and lots of incense. The quality is above Creed. The first 90 minutes had me head over heels; the notes say nutmeg adds a starchy touch, and they’re right. Fenugreek gives an almost cumin-like spice, but don’t panic, it doesn’t reach that sweaty extreme; it’s warm spice. After an hour and a half, leather with oud and spices… I felt like I was wearing Orto Parisi’s Cuoium for the salty ambergris and dusty patchouli. In the drydown, costus comes back (powdery, spicy, and animalic), mixed with incense, musk, and sandalwood creating a warm sensation. The site says it aims to convey that knowledge is a weapon of seduction. Without cumin but with a light sensation from costus, the final part is skin and invites others to sniff you. Even you want to keep smelling it. A wonderful perfume with three spicy facets: green, leather, and warm. It starts with the strength of Interlude and ends with the elegance of Boundless. There’s no issue with performance; it’s just not constantly beastly, and that’s fine. Despite being complex, it positions itself above Royal Tobacco. If you like scents like Cuoium, Musk Deer, Santal 33, Rose 31, Noctambulé, Octavian, or Oud Ispahan, head toward Reckless Leather; it doesn’t smell the same, but you’ll be familiar with the notes.

• RobgZack

  July 21, 2023

  

  A bit difficult for some: the opening smells strongly of spices, like a curry packed with condiments. After an hour and a half, it softens and smells much better, releasing hypnotic bursts that make you wonder where that pleasant scent comes from. It lasts a long time, and everyone can smell you for the first two hours; I recommend it for night outs or, if you wear it in the heat, let it settle for at least 2 hours so you don’t overwhelm anyone. I love it, but if you’re used to mass-market perfumes, you might not like it at first; give it a chance.

• alexa2401

  February 21, 2025

  

  This niche gem just arrived. I tried a decant first and was blown away by the complexity (maybe because these are some of the first niche scents I’ve tried, haha). Some might say it’s Reckless Spices and not Leather, but once you feel the harmony, the leather emerges: it’s not fresh car leather like Tom Ford’s Ombre Leather, nor cowboy leather like Gucci Guilty Absolute; it reminds me of stepping out after a party in a sweaty suede jacket (note: not dirty sweat, but daring). The opening is strong, almost medicinal, but it evolves every second and ends up sweet (not cloying, not caramel-like) and salty. If you try it, go for it; I feel like Remy from Ratatouille eating strawberries and cheese while watching fireworks.

• Buenose

  March 10, 2025

  

  This beast of a performance delivers a constant blast of spices and incense. I’d say it’s for very cold days because you feel its heat. I’m starting to notice more and more that these perfumes aren’t for me and that I struggle with incense. Compared to Interlude Man, this smells less ‘polished’ and friendly. The leather is a shame because it gets hidden by so much spice.

• Carcanuelo

  March 17, 2025

  

  Just one thing: it’s the olfactory signature of Alberto Morillas, the one he uses alongside Gucci Guilty Absolute.

• Aldu

  October 20, 2025

  

  I thought it would be more leather and less spice… it smells very complex and beautiful, but I can’t see myself wearing it in real life.