Opus XVI Timber

Opus XVI Timber Amouage: captures the quiet strength of woods and frankincense

Inspired by California’s giant sequoias and the frankincense trees of Oman, Opus XVI Timber pays tribute to the enduring wisdom of nature. Part of Amouage’s Library Collection, it explores wood as a symbol of strength, continuity and knowledge. The concept connects the resilience of ancient trees with an openness to discoveries still ahead, giving the fragrance a character rooted in nature and the passage of time.

 

Olfactory Notes

The opening brings together cypress, juniper, cardamom and pink pepper, with cocoa adding a contrasting accent. At the heart, lavandin meets fir balsam and Hojari frankincense, extending the aromatic character into a resinous register. Palo santo, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli form the woody foundation, accompanied by Bourbon vanilla. Amouage describes the composition as substantial yet approachable, balancing the presence of woods with brighter aromatic nuances.

 

Olfactory notes: Woody, Aromatic, Spicy
Fragrance Family: Woody

Top notes: Cypress, Cardamom, Juniper, Pink Pepper, Cocoa
Heart notes: Lavandin, Fir Balsam, Hojari Frankincense
Base notes: Palo Santo, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Patchouli

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Made in Oman
  
• Parfumeur: Alexis Grugeon
• Year of Launch: 2025

If you’re wondering how long Opus XVI Timber Amouage will last, Fragrantica wearer reports vary. One reviewer describes a woody base lasting seven to eight hours, with traces detectable the following day; another reports approximately ten hours. Other reviewers find its longevity and projection moderate. These are individual experiences rather than a guaranteed wear time.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Aqua, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pinene, Limonene, Coumarin, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Citronellol, Santalum Album Oil, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Santalol, Terpinolene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Isoeugenol, Terpineol, Vanillin, Camphor, Eugenol, Alpha-Terpinene, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol.