The Library Collection Opus III vs Tubereuse 40 New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Library Collection Opus III takes 6 of 7 categories.
The Library Collection Opus IIIChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tubereuse 40 New YorkChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus III6/7
Tubereuse 40 New York1/7
- 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
- The Library Collection Opus III
- Versatility
- Tubereuse 40 New York
- 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
The Library Collection Opus IIIAmouageTubereuse 40 New YorkLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,007 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
1,007 votes
35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
292 votes
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Library Collection Opus III
SillageThe Library Collection Opus III
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
yellow floral84%
violet77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MimosaNutmegCloveDyer’s GreenweedThyme
Heart
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Base
BenzoinVanilleSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PapyrusVirginia Cedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer34
Fall0
Winter64
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,043
PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner
Launched—
Reviews73
Overall rank#7,735
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage 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…
Reviews →Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …
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, The Library Collection Opus III or Tubereuse 40 New York?
The Library Collection Opus III takes 6 of 7 categories. The Library Collection Opus III is rated 4.05/5 from 1,007 votes; Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes. Choose The Library Collection Opus III for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Library Collection Opus III or Tubereuse 40 New York?
The Library Collection Opus III lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus III 78/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Library Collection Opus III or Tubereuse 40 New York?
The Library Collection Opus III projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus III 69/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Library Collection Opus III and Tubereuse 40 New York smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood.
Is The Library Collection Opus III or Tubereuse 40 New York better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus III is the stronger pick. Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Library Collection Opus III and Tubereuse 40 New York?
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. Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.
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