The Library Collection Opus IV vs Weekend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 5 categories.
The Library Collection Opus IVChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
WeekendChoose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus IV4/5
Weekend1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Library Collection Opus IV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Library Collection Opus IV
- Sillage & projection
- The Library Collection Opus IV
- Value for money
- Weekend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 IVAmouageWeekendAscaniaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 915 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 53%Had 22%Want 25%
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
915 votes
14%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerWeekendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
balsamic50%
ozonic100%
citrus91%
floral83%
aquatic74%
fruity65%
green56%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon
Heart
CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf
Base
IncenseLabdanumMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangePeach BlossomReseda
Heart
Violet LeafSageRose Hip
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose Hip, Violet Leaf and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,678
PerfumerJacques Flori
Launched—
Reviews83
Overall rank#61,543
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage 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 →Weekend by Ascania reads as a light, breezy floral with a citrus and watery lift up top, then settles into soft musk and cedar. Mandarin, peach blossom and green floral touches keep it easy to wear. It looks best suited to warm weather and daytime use, especially if you want something fresh, feminine and uncomplicate…
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 IV or Weekend?
The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 5 categories. The Library Collection Opus IV is rated 4.04/5 from 915 votes; Weekend is rated 3.71/5 from 14 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 Weekend for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Library Collection Opus IV or Weekend?
The Library Collection Opus IV lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus IV 80/100, Weekend 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Library Collection Opus IV or Weekend?
The Library Collection Opus IV projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus IV 72/100, Weekend 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Library Collection Opus IV and Weekend smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose Hip, Violet Leaf and Musk.
Is The Library Collection Opus IV or Weekend better for summer or winter?
Weekend suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Library Collection Opus IV and Weekend?
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. Weekend has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Peach Blossom and Reseda, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Sage and Rose Hip, a base of Musk and Cedar.
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