{"product_id":"amouage-opus-xiv-royal-tobacco","title":"Amouage Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmouage Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a bold, smoky and deeply sophisticated unisex fragrance that brings together two powerful traditions of perfumery: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmani frankincense and Cuban tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Created by renowned perfumer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCécile Zarokian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and launched in 2022, Royal Tobacco forms part of Amouage's celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Library Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The fragrance is an olfactory journey from Oman to Cuba, inspired by the tradition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Lector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the reader who would entertain cigar factory workers while they hand-rolled tobacco leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fragrance opens with a striking combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrankincense, elemi, cardamom, anise, basil and bergamot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is aromatic, spicy and resinous, with the unmistakable mineral-smoky character of frankincense running through the opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etobacco absolute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes centre stage. Rich liquorice, lavender, fenugreek, orange blossom, osmanthus and rose add contrasting sweet, herbal, floral and subtly gourmand nuances. The tobacco feels deep and sophisticated rather than simply sweet, creating the fragrance's unmistakable identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry-down becomes darker and more enveloping, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrankincense resinoid, myrrh, benzoin, labdanum, vanilla, tonka bean, vetiver, guaiac wood, oud and musk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating an intensely resinous, woody and smoky foundation. Birch tar further enhances the ashy, smoky character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankincense Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElemi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco Absolute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquorice Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFenugreek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsmanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankincense Resinoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeru Balsam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenzoin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabdanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrrh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirch Tar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonka Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar Vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVetiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaiac Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssam Oud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Tobacco is an exceptional choice for lovers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etobacco, incense, oud and rich amber fragrances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening is aromatic and spicy, with frankincense creating a distinctly sacred, resinous quality. Tobacco gradually becomes richer and more prominent, joined by liquorice and sweet balsamic notes. As the fragrance dries down, smoky woods, oud, myrrh and vanilla create a dark, luxurious and almost hypnotic trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall impression is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoky, resinous, spicy, sweet, woody and opulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is complex enough to reveal something different with every wear, making it particularly rewarding for experienced fragrance enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Tobacco is an exceptionally concentrated fragrance, with Amouage stating a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% oil concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a six-week ageing process comprising three weeks of maceration and three weeks of maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dense combination of tobacco, frankincense, resins, vanilla, oud and smoky woods gives it a powerful and long-lasting character. It is particularly suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevenings, special occasions and cooler weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its rich smoky trail can fully develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmouage Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum is presented in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Amouage lists the fragrance at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$395 for 100ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on its official website, while the current UK recommended retail price is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£320\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGender Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnisex – designed for both women and men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Tobacco has a bold and luxurious character that works particularly well on anyone who enjoys sophisticated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etobacco, incense, oud, amber and woody fragrances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Tobacco has received significant recognition within the fragrance industry, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndie Fragrance of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from The Fragrance Foundation USA, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at ScentXplore and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Niche Perfume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the Belgian Beauty Awards. It also won the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond Gender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e category at Spain's Icon Awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Amouage Opus XIV – Royal Tobacco?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA luxurious fragrance from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmouage's The Library Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCreated by renowned perfumer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCécile Zarokian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% oil concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePowerful combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal frankincense and tobacco absolute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich layers of oud, myrrh, vanilla, tonka and balsamic resins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky birch tar adds depth and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophisticated balance of spicy, sweet, smoky and woody accords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive unisex niche fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly suited to autumn, winter and evening wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for experienced fragrance lovers seeking a complex statement scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent fragrance to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esample before purchasing the full bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially if you are new to Amouage's rich incense and tobacco style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amouage","offers":[{"title":"2ml","offer_id":56113188012417,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ml","offer_id":56113188045185,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":56113188077953,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":56113188110721,"sku":null,"price":51.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/6040\/5685\/files\/amouage-royal-tobacco-1.jpg?v=1787180478","url":"https:\/\/theperfumesampler.com\/products\/amouage-opus-xiv-royal-tobacco","provider":"ThePerfumeSampler","version":"1.0","type":"link"}