Fragrance comparison

Excentrique pour Femme vs The Library Collection Opus III

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,040 ratings analysed

Excentrique pour Femme

Paolo Gigli

3.8533 votes

Rank #49,997 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

The Library Collection Opus III

Amouage

4.051,007 votes

Rank #1,883 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus III takes 5 of 7 categories.

Excentrique pour Femme
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus III
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Excentrique pour Femme1/7

The Library Collection Opus III5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Excentrique pour FemmePaolo Gigli

The Library Collection Opus IIIAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

4.05/ 5 · 1,007 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

39%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,007 votes

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus III

SillageThe Library Collection Opus III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

violet77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

African Orange FlowerJasmineBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanCardamomThyme

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

MimosaNutmegCloveDyer’s GreenweedThyme

Heart

VioletYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

BenzoinVanilleSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PapyrusVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Jasmine, Thyme and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Excentrique pour Femme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall69

Winter46

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer34

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExcentrique pour FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 24%Party 12%

Men5

Unisex33

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,883

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Excentrique pour Femme by Paolo Gigli surprises the senses right away. You get an instant splash of zesty Italian bergamot, followed closely by sun-drenched African orange flower and sweet jasmine blossoms. The opening feels bright and clean. Then, unexpected culinary herbs shift the direction. Pungent thyme and spicy…

Reviews →

Amouage Library Collection Opus III is a complex, powdery floral fragrance that defies simple categorization. Mimosa and violet lead the way, supported by a rich, resinous base of vanilla and sandalwood. It functions best as an intimate signature scent for cooler weather, appealing to those who appreciate artistic, no…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Excentrique pour Femme or The Library Collection Opus III?

The Library Collection Opus III takes 5 of 7 categories. Excentrique pour Femme is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes; The Library Collection Opus III is rated 4.05/5 from 1,007 votes. Choose Excentrique pour Femme for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus III for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Excentrique pour Femme or The Library Collection Opus III?

The Library Collection Opus III lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus III 78/100, Excentrique pour Femme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Excentrique pour Femme or The Library Collection Opus III?

The Library Collection Opus III projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus III 69/100, Excentrique pour Femme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Excentrique pour Femme and The Library Collection Opus III smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Thyme and Sandalwood.

Is Excentrique pour Femme or The Library Collection Opus III better for summer or winter?

For summer, Excentrique pour Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus III is the stronger pick. Excentrique pour Femme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Excentrique pour Femme and The Library Collection Opus III?

Excentrique pour Femme has top notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. The Library Collection Opus III has top notes of Mimosa, Nutmeg, Clove and Dyer’s Greenweed, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Benzoin, Vanille, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.