Fragrance comparison

Volpe Next vs The Library Collection Opus IV

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 941 ratings analysed

Volpe Next

Eudora

4.1226 votes

Rank #50,190 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Library Collection Opus IV

Amouage

4.04915 votes

Rank #1,540 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 4 of 7 categories.

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 IV
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Volpe Next3/7

The Library Collection Opus IV4/7

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

Volpe NextEudora

The Library Collection Opus IVAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

4.04/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

40%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerVolpe NextMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus IV

SillageThe Library Collection Opus IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value45

Category winnerVolpe NextBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

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

Top20-30 mins

Tonic WaterMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmeric

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliLabdanum

Top

CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseLabdanumMusk

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

Spring100

Summer12

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolpe NextMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

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

Men41

Unisex51

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,540

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Volpe Next or The Library Collection Opus IV?

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

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

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, Volpe Next or The Library Collection Opus IV?

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

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

For summer, Volpe Next is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Next is the stronger pick. Volpe Next suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.