Opus XVI – Timber vs Reception
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opus XVI – Timber takes 6 of 7 categories.
Opus XVI – TimberChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ReceptionChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opus XVI – Timber6/7
Reception1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Community sentiment
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Longevity
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Sillage & projection
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Value for money
- Opus XVI – Timber
- Versatility
- Reception
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opus XVI – Timber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opus XVI – TimberAmouageReceptionAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 317 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
3.69/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerOpus XVI – TimberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
317 votes
52%Love
12%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
21%Hate
58 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 winnerOpus XVI – TimberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy48%
amber30%
aromatic100%
amber88%
woody77%
soft spicy65%
fresh spicy53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressJuniperCardamomPink PepperCocoa
Heart
FrankincenseFirLavender
Base
SandalwoodPalo SantoCedarwoodVanillaPatchouli
Top
CorianderPink PepperCoffeePineJuniperLemonLabdanum
Heart
FrankincenseCedarwoodPatchouli
Base
Palo SantoVanillaMuskCypriol
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Pink Pepper, Frankincense and Palo Santo. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer26
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer41
Fall100
Winter95
Day65
Night100
Category winnerReceptionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,503
PerfumerAlexis Grugeon
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,728
PerfumerPierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpus XVI – TimberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage 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 →Reception by Amouage is a complex oriental vanilla that blends green pine and warm balsamic resins. It suits enthusiasts who want an aromatic wood scent with a soft vanilla base. Ideal for crisp autumn nights, it sits closer to the skin than many of the older, heavier powerhouses from the house.
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, Opus XVI – Timber or Reception?
Opus XVI – Timber takes 6 of 7 categories. Opus XVI – Timber is rated 4.27/5 from 317 votes; Reception is rated 3.69/5 from 58 votes. Choose Opus XVI – Timber for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Reception for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Opus XVI – Timber or Reception?
Opus XVI – Timber lasts longest (Opus XVI – Timber 74/100, Reception 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opus XVI – Timber or Reception?
Opus XVI – Timber projects furthest (Opus XVI – Timber 62/100, Reception 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opus XVI – Timber and Reception smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Pink Pepper, Frankincense and Palo Santo.
Is Opus XVI – Timber or Reception better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reception is the stronger pick. For winter, Opus XVI – Timber is the stronger pick. Reception suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opus XVI – Timber and Reception?
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. Reception has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Pine, heart notes of Frankincense, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Palo Santo, Vanilla, Musk and Cypriol.
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