Invisible Oud vs Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco takes 6 of 7 categories.
Invisible OudChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opus XIV – Royal TobaccoChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Invisible Oud1/7
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
- Community sentiment
- Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
- Longevity
- Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
- Sillage & projection
- Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
- Value for money
- Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
- Versatility
- Invisible Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Invisible OudViktor&RolfOpus XIV – Royal TobaccoAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 33%Had 9%Want 57%
4.21/ 5 · 2,690 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerOpus XIV – Royal TobaccoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
5%Hate
63 votes
59%Love
21%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
5%Hate
2,690 votes
Category winnerOpus XIV – Royal TobaccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpus XIV – Royal Tobacco
SillageOpus XIV – Royal Tobacco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpus XIV – Royal TobaccoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla91%
oud83%
warm spicy74%
musky65%
balsamic56%
amber100%
sweet92%
balsamic84%
soft spicy77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhVanillaBenzoinWhite MuskPink Pepper
No top / heart / base split published
Top
OlibanumAniseElemi resinCardamomBasilBergamot
Heart
TobaccoLicoriceFenugreekLavenderPrunolOsmanthusOrange BlossomRose
Base
MyrrhBourbon VanillaBirch TarBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamLabdanumGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring17
Summer8
Fall71
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring28
Summer9
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerInvisible OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,172
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,050
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpus XIV – Royal TobaccoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&Rolf Invisible Oud subverts expectations by presenting a surprisingly clean, airy take on a note usually known for its heavy, medicinal darkness. The opening greets you with a bright pop of pink pepper before settling into a soft, dry musk that wraps around a gentle agarwood. As it warms on the skin, a comforti…
Reviews →Amouage Opus XIV, Royal Tobacco is a dense, smoky incense and tobacco fragrance built for cold weather. It wraps Omani frankincense, licorice, and dark resins around a heavy pipe tobacco core. Best worn on freezing winter nights, it makes a bold statement for collectors who appreciate uncompromising oriental perfumery.
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, Invisible Oud or Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco?
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco takes 6 of 7 categories. Invisible Oud is rated 3.65/5 from 63 votes; Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco is rated 4.21/5 from 2,690 votes. Choose Invisible Oud for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Invisible Oud or Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco?
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco lasts longest (Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco 85/100, Invisible Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Invisible Oud or Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco?
Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco projects furthest (Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco 75/100, Invisible Oud 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Invisible Oud and Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla and Benzoin.
Is Invisible Oud or Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco is the stronger pick. For winter, Invisible Oud is the stronger pick. Invisible Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Invisible Oud and Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco?
Invisible Oud features Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk. Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco has top notes of Olibanum, Anise, Elemi resin and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Licorice, Fenugreek and Lavender, a base of Myrrh, Bourbon Vanilla, Birch Tar and Benzoin.
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