Fragrance comparison

Rituel de Java vs The Library Collection Opus II

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 601 ratings analysed

Rituel de Java

Cinq Mondes

4.333 votes

Rank #64,031 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Library Collection Opus II

Amouage

3.85598 votes

Rank #5,617 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus II takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rituel de Java
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Library Collection Opus II
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rituel de Java0/3

The Library Collection Opus II3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rituel de JavaCinq Mondes

The Library Collection Opus IIAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

3.85/ 5 · 598 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

30%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

598 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus II

SillageThe Library Collection Opus II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

camphor83%

warm spicy65%

cinnamon48%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Eucalyptus

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonWoodsy Notes

Base1 to 2 hours

PatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

LavenderWormwoodPink PepperPepper

Heart

CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose

Base

IncenseVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rituel de Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men49

Unisex48

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,031

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,617

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rituel de Java by Cinq Mondes is a woody spicy fragrance for men built around a stark, bracing profile. The composition opens with the medicinal, clearing bite of eucalyptus, creating a sharp camphor rush before settling into a warm core. At the heart, dry cinnamon mingles with generic woodsy notes, balancing brisk he…

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Amouage The Library Collection Opus II presents a complex fougere composition centered on lavender and wormwood. This unisex scent balances bitter herbal notes with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by a woody incense base. Ideal for professional settings or cooler weather, it offers a sophisticated pro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rituel de Java or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II takes 3 of 3 categories. Rituel de Java is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; The Library Collection Opus II is rated 3.85/5 from 598 votes. Choose Rituel de Java for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus II for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rituel de Java or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus II 66/100, Rituel de Java 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rituel de Java or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus II 60/100, Rituel de Java 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rituel de Java and The Library Collection Opus II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

Is Rituel de Java or The Library Collection Opus II better for summer or winter?

Rituel de Java suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rituel de Java and The Library Collection Opus II?

Rituel de Java has top notes of Eucalyptus, heart notes of Cinnamon and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. The Library Collection Opus II has top notes of Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.