Power vs The Library Collection Opus IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 7 categories.
PowerChoose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
The Library Collection Opus IVChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Power3/7
The Library Collection Opus IV4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Power
- Community sentiment
- Power
- Longevity
- The Library Collection Opus IV
- Sillage & projection
- The Library Collection Opus IV
- Value for money
- Power
- Versatility
- The Library Collection Opus IV
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Library Collection Opus IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PowerKenzoThe Library Collection Opus IVAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,623 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 915 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerPowerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
1,623 votes
40%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
915 votes
Category winnerPowerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Library Collection Opus IV
SillageThe Library Collection Opus IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPowerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
balsamic50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderCardamonBergamot
Heart
Flowers
Base
Tolu BalsamLabdanumCedar
Top
CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon
Heart
CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf
Base
IncenseLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamon and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,644
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,678
PerfumerJacques Flori
Launched—
Reviews83
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenzo Power by Kenzo is a woody spicy fragrance crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2008. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green coriander, and warm cardamom. At its center lies an abstract floral heart that gives the fragrance a clean, powdery texture. The base settles into ambery labdanum, cedar, and…
Reviews →Amouage Opus IV is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans into aromatic spice and incense. Launched in 2010, it offers a distinct, mature character perfect for cooler weather. With notes of coriander, caraway, and labdanum, it sits prominently on the skin, projecting a serious and sophisticated air that suits formal…
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, Power or The Library Collection Opus IV?
The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 7 categories. Power is rated 4.18/5 from 1,623 votes; The Library Collection Opus IV is rated 4.04/5 from 915 votes. Choose Power for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Library Collection Opus IV for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Power or The Library Collection Opus IV?
The Library Collection Opus IV lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus IV 80/100, Power 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Power or The Library Collection Opus IV?
The Library Collection Opus IV projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus IV 72/100, Power 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Power and The Library Collection Opus IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamon and Labdanum.
Is Power or The Library Collection Opus IV better for summer or winter?
For summer, Power is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus IV is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Power and The Library Collection Opus IV?
Power has top notes of Coriander, Cardamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. The Library Collection Opus IV has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Cardamon, elemi and Rose Hip, a base of Incense, Labdanum and Musk.
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