Fragrance comparison

The Library Collection Opus IV vs Volpe Next

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 941 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Library Collection Opus IV

Amouage

4.04915 votes

Rank #1,540 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Volpe Next

Eudora

4.1226 votes

Rank #50,190 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Library Collection Opus IV
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Volpe Next
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

The Library Collection Opus IV4/7

Volpe Next3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Library Collection Opus IV
Community sentiment: Volpe Next
Longevity: The Library Collection Opus IV
Sillage & projection: The Library Collection Opus IV
Value for money: Volpe Next
Versatility: Volpe Next
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

The Library Collection Opus IVAmouage

Volpe NextEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

915 votes

42%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolpe NextMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus IV

SillageThe Library Collection Opus IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVolpe NextBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseLabdanumMusk

Top20-30 mins

Tonic WaterMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmeric

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Volpe Next, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer12

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerVolpe NextMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex51

Women8

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,540

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#50,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Eudora Volpe Next delivers an energizing, modern woody profile built around fizzy tonic water, sharp mandarin orange, and dry cedar. You immediately notice a brisk mineral effervescence that keeps the opening crisp before earthy turmeric adds a curious warm edge. Lavender softens the early sharpness, guiding the scent…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Library Collection Opus IV or Volpe Next?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 7 categories. The Library Collection Opus IV is rated 4.04/5 from 915 votes; Volpe Next is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose The Library Collection Opus IV for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Volpe Next for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Library Collection Opus IV or Volpe Next?

The Library Collection Opus IV lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus IV 80/100, Volpe Next 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Library Collection Opus IV or Volpe Next?

The Library Collection Opus IV projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus IV 72/100, Volpe Next 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Library Collection Opus IV and Volpe Next smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Labdanum.

Is The Library Collection Opus IV or Volpe Next better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volpe Next is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus IV is the stronger pick. Volpe Next suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Library Collection Opus IV and Volpe Next?

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. Volpe Next has top notes of Tonic Water, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.