Fragrance comparison

Cindy Key vs The Library Collection Opus IV

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 916 ratings analysed

Cindy Key

Cindy C.

5.001 votes

Rank #59,821 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Library Collection Opus IV

Amouage

4.04915 votes

Rank #1,678 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cindy Key
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
The Library Collection Opus IV
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cindy Key0/3

The Library Collection Opus IV3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Library Collection Opus IV
Sillage & projection: The Library Collection Opus IV
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Library Collection Opus IV

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cindy KeyCindy C.

The Library Collection Opus IVAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.04/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus IV

SillageThe Library Collection Opus IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 25 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart30 to 45 minutes

elemiPink PepperViolet Leaf

Base1 to 2 hours

LeatherVanillaPatchouli

Top

CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, elemi and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Cindy Key, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men41

Unisex51

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,678

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cindy Key by Cindy C. is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around a contrast of brisk citrus and warm, smooth base notes. The opening introduces a bright wash of mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of fresh fruitiness. As the initial brightness settles, elemi resin joins pink pepper and l…

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Amouage Opus IV is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans into aromatic spice and incense. Launched in 2010, it offers a distinct, mature character perfect for cooler weather. With notes of coriander, caraway, and labdanum, it sits prominently on the skin, projecting a serious and sophisticated air that suits formal…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cindy Key or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 3 of 3 categories. Cindy Key is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Library Collection Opus IV is rated 4.04/5 from 915 votes. Choose Cindy Key for a citrus and aromatic character. Choose The Library Collection Opus IV for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cindy Key or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus IV 80/100, Cindy Key 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cindy Key or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus IV 72/100, Cindy Key 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cindy Key and The Library Collection Opus IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and balsamic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, elemi and Violet Leaf.

What are the notes in Cindy Key and The Library Collection Opus IV?

Cindy Key has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Patchouli. The Library Collection Opus IV has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Cardamon, elemi and Rose Hip, a base of Incense, Labdanum and Musk.