D.Strict vs The Library Collection Opus II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Library Collection Opus IIChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
D.Strict4/5
The Library Collection Opus II1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- D.Strict
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- D.Strict
- Sillage & projection
- D.Strict
- Value for money
- D.Strict
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Library Collection Opus II
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D.StrictStrellsonThe Library Collection Opus IIAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
3.85/ 5 · 598 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerD.StrictRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
30%Love
46%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
598 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD.Strict
SillageD.Strict
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerD.StrictBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGinger
Heart
IncenseMintSaffronLavender
Base
PatchouliVirginia CedarVanille
Top
LavenderWormwoodPink PepperPepper
Heart
CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose
Base
IncenseVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPepper, Incense, Lavender and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#5,617
PerfumerMichèle Saramito
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson D.Strict opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and warm ginger before shifting into a dry heart of incense, mint, lavender, and saffron. As the scent settles, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and soft vanilla create a warm, woody finish. It fits cold autumn weather and evening wear, providing a clean yet resino…
Reviews →Amouage The Library Collection Opus II presents a complex fougere composition centered on lavender and wormwood. This unisex scent balances bitter herbal notes with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by a woody incense base. Ideal for professional settings or cooler weather, it offers a sophisticated pro…
Reviews →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, D.Strict or The Library Collection Opus II?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories. D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes; The Library Collection Opus II is rated 3.85/5 from 598 votes. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus II for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, D.Strict or The Library Collection Opus II?
They last about the same: D.Strict 68/100, The Library Collection Opus II 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, D.Strict or The Library Collection Opus II?
D.Strict projects furthest (D.Strict 63/100, The Library Collection Opus II 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D.Strict and The Library Collection Opus II smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is D.Strict or The Library Collection Opus II better for summer or winter?
D.Strict suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D.Strict and The Library Collection Opus II?
D.Strict has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Mint, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. The Library Collection Opus II has top notes of Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.
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