The Library Collection Opus III vs Vison EDT
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Library Collection Opus III takes 4 of 7 categories.
The Library Collection Opus IIIChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vison EDTChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus III4/7
Vison EDT3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Library Collection Opus III
- Community sentiment
- Vison EDT
- Longevity
- The Library Collection Opus III
- Sillage & projection
- The Library Collection Opus III
- Value for money
- Vison EDT
- Versatility
- Vison EDT
- 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 IIIAmouageVison EDTRobert BeaulieuWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,007 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
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
36%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
102 votes
Category winnerVison EDTMost 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 winnerVison EDTBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
yellow floral84%
violet77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and yellow floral
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
Top
Big StrawberryNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa
Base
MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer34
Fall0
Winter64
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer10
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night82
Category winnerVison EDTMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,076
PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner
Launched—
Reviews73
Overall rank#10,938
PerfumerYves Tanguy
Launched—
Reviews14
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 →Vison EDT by Robert Beaulieu is a distinct floral woody musk released in 1987. It features a bold opening of big strawberry and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and mimosa. The base is built on patchouli, musk, and vanilla, creating a character often compared to 80s powerhouses for those…
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 Vison EDT?
The Library Collection Opus III takes 4 of 7 categories. The Library Collection Opus III is rated 4.05/5 from 1,007 votes; Vison EDT is rated 3.80/5 from 114 votes. Choose The Library Collection Opus III for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vison EDT for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Library Collection Opus III or Vison EDT?
The Library Collection Opus III lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus III 78/100, Vison EDT 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Library Collection Opus III or Vison EDT?
The Library Collection Opus III projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus III 69/100, Vison EDT 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Library Collection Opus III and Vison EDT smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanille.
Is The Library Collection Opus III or Vison EDT better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Library Collection Opus III is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison EDT is the stronger pick. Vison EDT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Library Collection Opus III and Vison EDT?
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. Vison EDT has top notes of Big Strawberry, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.
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