Amouage Opus XV King Blue vs Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence

Amouage Opus XV King Blue and Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Opus XV King BlueAmouage20233.8★

87% alikevs

Valentino Noir Absolu Oud EssenceValentino20184.1★

The difference in plain words

Opus XV King Blue and Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence are very similar; both have Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Sandalwood. Opus XV King Blue leans more amber, while Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence leans aromatic. Opus XV King Blue lasts longer; Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingOpus XV King Blue

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueValentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence

More of a night scentValentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Opus XV King Blue ● Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence

Both share: Agarwood (Oud) · Leather · Sandalwood

Only in Opus XV King Blue: Mandarin Orange · Black Currant · Pink Pepper · Frankincense · Amber · Oak · Patchouli

Only in Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence: Saffron · Cedar · Myrtle

Community votes

Opus XV King Blue ← · → Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Opus XV King Blue +19

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price valueValentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence +24

Night-nessValentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence +11

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

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