Opus XVI – Timber by Amouage
Men Women 2025
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Description
Opus XVI – Timber by Amouage is a woody olfactory creation designed for men and women. This new fragrance, launched in 2025, was conceived by perfumer Alexis Grugeon. Its olfactory structure unfolds a pyramid of notes where the top reveals the freshness of cypress, juniper, cardamom, pink pepper, and cacao; the heart is sustained by the elegance of incense, fir,…
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Key notes
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Top
Cypress
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Heart
incense
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Base
sandalwood
Community
425 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 9.9%
- Neutral 12%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,330 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
425 votes
Season
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622 votes
Time of day
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341 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Opus XVI – Timber
Opus XVI – Timber by Amouage is a woody olfactory creation designed for men and women. This new fragrance, launched in 2025, was conceived by perfumer Alexis Grugeon. Its olfactory structure unfolds a pyramid of notes where the top reveals the freshness of cypress, juniper, cardamom, pink pepper, and cacao; the heart is sustained by the elegance of incense, fir, and lavender; while the base awakens with the warmth of sandalwood, palo santo, cedar, vanilla, and patchouli.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
251 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
254 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
265 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
225 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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I tried a decant and haven’t smelled this in ages. It’s very oriental thanks to the incense, sandalwood, and palo santo. You get that elegant pink pepper note; it smells like Sauvage Elixir but takes a different, more oriental and sophisticated route. It’s a top-tier perfume with a powerful yet pleasant sillage, lasting about 8 hours on skin. One of Amouage’s best releases in a long time, perfect for cold, rainy days or evenings. Scent 10/10, longevity 9/10, projection 8/10.
Oh my god, what a beast of a perfume. The evolution of Opus XVI Timber is pure addiction. The opening is delicious, but what hypnotizes you is how it transforms on the skin: it doesn’t smell the same at first as it does hours later. On my skin, as it dries down, it grows, expands, and projects more. Body heat activates it brutally, like it’s waking up its most seductive side. It’s a bossy, sexy, sensual scent that captivates and invites you to dive deep into your mind. It has that magical duality: it makes you introspective while wrapping you in a powerful sensuality that makes you feel unique. Cacao takes the lead, embraced by palo santo, vanilla, incense, and sandalwood. That blend of woods and resinous touches creates a pure olfactory experience of inspiration. It’s warm, enveloping, spiritual, magnetic, and addictive. A perfume you don’t just wear on your skin, but on your soul.
Oh my god, what a gorgeous perfume. The evolution of Opus XVI Timber is insane. The opening is rich, but what hooks you is how it changes on the skin: it doesn’t smell the same at first as it does hours later. On my skin, as it dries down, the projection grows and expands. Body heat wakes it up and makes it incredibly seductive. It’s a bossy, sexy, and sensual scent that envelops you and invites you to dive deep. It has that magical duality: it makes you introspective while surrounding you with a sensuality that makes you feel unique. Cacao rules, embraced by palo santo, vanilla, incense, and sandalwood. That mix of woods and resins is pure inspiration. It’s warm, enveloping, spiritual, magnetic, and addictive. Not just worn on the skin, but on the soul.