Ethic vs Opus XVI – Timber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opus XVI – Timber takes 4 of 7 categories.
EthicChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opus XVI – TimberChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ethic3/7
Opus XVI – Timber4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Community sentiment
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Longevity
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Sillage & projection
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Value for money
- Ethic
- Versatility
- Ethic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ethic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EthicKiller OudOpus XVI – TimberAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
4.27/ 5 · 317 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
Category winnerOpus XVI – TimberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
34%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
60%Love
20%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
317 votes
Category winnerOpus XVI – TimberMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpus XVI – Timber
SillageOpus XVI – Timber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEthicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
woody69%
smoky61%
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy48%
amber30%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FrankincensePink PepperCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegRed BerriesMyrtle
Heart
MyrrhGeranium
Base
CastoreumOudLeatherPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodMusk
Top
CypressJuniperCardamomPink PepperCocoa
Heart
FrankincenseFirLavender
Base
SandalwoodPalo SantoCedarwoodVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Pink Pepper, Cardamom 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 seasonSpring72
Summer44
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night82
Spring72
Summer26
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEthicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,536
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#27,381
PerfumerAlexis Grugeon
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEthicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEthic is a green, spicy incense fragrance built around frankincense, myrrh, cedar, cardamom and saffron, with a darker leather and oud base underneath. Reviewers often describe it as more wearable than the note list suggests, with a polished, mature masculine feel rather than a heavy animalic oud bomb. The main cautio…
Reviews →Amouage Opus XVI Timber brings a crisp coniferous breeze anchored by dry earth. Alexis Grugeon builds a sharp pine needles and green cypress structure that slowly yields to smoked wood. It serves those seeking a clean forest atmosphere with a heavy resinous base rather than sweet ambers.
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, Ethic or Opus XVI – Timber?
Opus XVI – Timber takes 4 of 7 categories. Ethic is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes; Opus XVI – Timber is rated 4.27/5 from 317 votes. Choose Ethic for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opus XVI – Timber for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ethic or Opus XVI – Timber?
Opus XVI – Timber lasts longest (Opus XVI – Timber 74/100, Ethic 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ethic or Opus XVI – Timber?
Opus XVI – Timber projects furthest (Opus XVI – Timber 62/100, Ethic 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ethic and Opus XVI – Timber smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli.
Is Ethic or Opus XVI – Timber better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ethic is the stronger pick. For winter, Opus XVI – Timber is the stronger pick. Ethic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ethic and Opus XVI – Timber?
Ethic has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, Oud, Leather and Patchouli. Opus XVI – Timber has top notes of Cypress, Juniper, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense, Fir and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Palo Santo, Cedarwood and Vanilla.
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