Fragrance comparison

Vison EDT vs The Library Collection Opus III

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,121 ratings analysed

Vison EDT

Robert Beaulieu

3.80114 votes

Rank #10,938 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Library Collection Opus III

Amouage

4.051,007 votes

Rank #2,076 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus III takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vison EDT
Choose 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 III
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vison EDT3/7

The Library Collection Opus III4/7

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

Vison EDTRobert Beaulieu

The Library Collection Opus IIIAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 1,007 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

102 votes

39%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,007 votes

Category winnerVison EDTMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus III

SillageThe Library Collection Opus III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value38

Category winnerVison EDTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

musky61%

powdery100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

violet77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

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 = shared

Top

Big StrawberryNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille

Top

MimosaNutmegCloveDyer’s GreenweedThyme

Heart

VioletYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

BenzoinVanilleSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PapyrusVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Mimosa 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 season

Spring43

Summer10

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer34

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVison EDTMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex33

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,938

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#2,076

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Amouage 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…

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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, Vison EDT or The Library Collection Opus III?

The Library Collection Opus III takes 4 of 7 categories. Vison EDT is rated 3.80/5 from 114 votes; The Library Collection Opus III is rated 4.05/5 from 1,007 votes. Choose Vison EDT for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus III for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vison EDT or The Library Collection Opus III?

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, Vison EDT or The Library Collection Opus III?

The Library Collection Opus III projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus III 69/100, Vison EDT 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vison EDT and The Library Collection Opus III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Mimosa and Musk.

Is Vison EDT or The Library Collection Opus III 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 Vison EDT and The Library Collection Opus III?

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. 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.