Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco (2022) Early Impression

This is my early impression of Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco. If you wabt to discuss perfume with me further please email me at [e-mail] or IG @ramseytheramsmellsgood
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[@IanFleming808]

The problem is that before Christopher Chong, Amouage had only released gold man/woman, silver, Dia, Ciel, Ubar and reflection which are honestly more classical French floral perfumes rather than exotic resinous spicy Arabic perfumes. When Chong started creating concepts like Jubilation, interlude, epic, lyric he made Amouage embrace more of its middle eastern heritage. He also did perfumes with a French style like portrayal and journey but his most interesting ones that made Amouage a relevant niche brand are the Arabic inspired East meets West approach. He essentially created the Amouage “it” factor.

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & sharing 💪🐏

[@TheSmellworthyReport]

Really appreciate your take on this as I tend to have similar taste in fragrances. Royal Tobacco was an absolute love for me since I sampled it at Neiman Marcus. An immediate full bottle (at full price!). Great video as always.

[@RamseytheRam]

Thank you Smellworthy... appreciate the support ... I really did enjoyed wearing it today and I do think its full bottle worthy... just not for me where I am at in my journey... but I could definately recommend it to someone who wants a tobacco frag in their collection especially if they dont already have one... thanks for watching & commentimg 😊

[@TheSmellworthyReport]

@@RamseytheRam my only issue with it is an accord someone pointed out that now I cannot unsmell. You didn’t mention it in your review so I’m guessing you didn’t pick up on it. Trying to recalibrate my nose. In other news, I grabbed Teatro Alla Scala EDT and Moods. Great stuff! Thanks for the recs and for all you do.

[@RamseytheRam]

Love teatro alla scala & moods uomo... whats they mystery note in Royal Tobacco that bugs you 👀

[@TheSmellworthyReport]

@@RamseytheRam apparently Fenugreek has a maple syrup element. Now I can’t stop smelling maple syrup. 🥞🥞🥞

[@RamseytheRam]

I can see that...i interpreted that more as liquorice & oils ... but i could see maple syrup... except I dont get much sweetness from this🤷‍♂️

[@Grumpy1098]

Going to order a bigger decant soon. This 2ml is nearly gone, the frankincense oil I'm able to detect for the entirety of the dry down. Love the balsamic sweetness. I like you acknowledged both sides of your argument against the fish man

[@RamseytheRam]

I actually like this one a lot Even though I hate the fish man

[@RachelKNg]

Ram!! Catching up on my homework! 😀😂 Been a busy week! Relaxing with some reviews 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@RamseytheRam]

New stuff on channel Ram 🐏 is always a scary prospect.. we had one winner and one loser... good to have you back Rachel 🤗

[@jove1155]

Was going to wear this today, but ended up with Kajal Homme II. I'll wear it this weekend. Love Boundless too.

[@RamseytheRam]

Appreciate you watching & commenting 🤌🤌🤌

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

Wearing this today! Enjoy your videos SO much. Always learn something new. Appreciate getting more than just opinions like good/bad, hate it, like it, love it. I will not be buying a bottle of this. Too strong on the licorice in the opening and I think the whole thing is too smoky on me. Will go through my 5 ml decant because I find there is a lot to discover in there. Interesting what you said about the cacao note. Cacao is a note that I am currently very much into since falling in love with Cacao Porcelana by Atelier Materi. Do you have any other cacao fragrances to recommend that are available on the market today?

[@RamseytheRam]

So many cocoa frags... LIDGE , 5 o'clock au gingembre , Tobacco Vanille, santal majuscule , dior homme... so so many In fact I will do a video on cocoa soon 😁

[@thehonestperfumereviewer6336]

@@RamseytheRam Thank you!

[@stevenharris5065]

Thanks so much for your review as i really did want to hear you're thoughts on this new release.....BTW I have Figment Man and it took me a few wears to really get into it but it's well worth having as an example of scent as art.

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks steven... i think I will end up agreeing with you RE: figment man today . But when it came out in 2017 it was just to much for me 🤌🤌🤌

[@saabreplay7553]

I love licorice in a fragrance. I find it so beautiful in Tom ford TV. Thank you for your fantastic explanations brother

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching my friend 🍻

[@hectorolvera1046]

Great review! Just ordered and already tested from a store here in mexico, i already have reckless leather… Which one would you prefer? Reckless leather or royal tobacco….

[@RamseytheRam]

I loved them both but I think they both could have a spot in your collection and not be redundant... but I think Reckless Leather is a more challenging wear... but sometimes I get a hankering for tobacco fraga especially in the winter and Royal Tobacco would totally scratch that itch 🤌🤌🤌

[@ryand.3555]

This one is very, very sticky-syrupy-sweet to me. Immediately reminded me of a strong fall/winter style candle.

[@RamseytheRam]

I didnt get that ... didnt get syrupy or sweet (luckily!) ... thanks for watching & commenting 😊

[@ryand.3555]

@@RamseytheRam definitely going to give my sample more wearings to see if it was just me on first impression.

[@ozneonil7132]

I get a lot, A LOT of smokyness

[@RamseytheRam]

@@ozneonil7132 lot of smokey-ness for sure

[@Bill-ts2bw]

I have Cuir Cuba Intense, which was released in 2014 by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur. Have you smelled it? It is so similar that I’m not sure I could tell the difference.

[@RamseytheRam]

Really?! No I never have...but I will put it on the to sniff list 👃🏻

[@mlqds]

​@@RamseytheRam They are slightly similar in the very beginning on a blotter. But comparing them.. hm.. it's like to compare a pumpkin with a cathederal (c). Amouage is light years better. By the way, this video is quite vague, like you wasn't sure about your opinion. I, by contrast, have courage to admit that RT is a modern powerhouse masterpiece. I went to a huge niche store today, and there was a lot of interesting things, but RT towered there unequaled.. However, there was another unequaled towered thing - Moon Dust by MiN New York.. :)

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Boss No 1 rules. I love it. I was surprised at how much I did. Haven't sampled anything from Rouge yet. I wonder if his compositions are still the same now that he is IFRA compliant.? Russian Adam just uploaded today about some of his new releases. Oh, I do like his Sandalwood attars. I did get Champa.

[@RamseytheRam]

I think those Areej le Doré attars are some of the most beautiful sandalwood based frags I have ever smelled on planet earth... i guess its the distillation and how everything infused with sandalwood over many day weeks and months... I dont know how I feel about Rogue being IFRA Compliant you know? Kinda kills the whole ROGUE vibe ☹️

[@iamlove5325]

I love Andy Tauer’s Sundowner. That is a fantastic tobacco fragrance.

[@RamseytheRam]

I loved it enough to buy a full bottle after sampling it... that is a good sign right?! 😊

[@iamlove5325]

@@RamseytheRam It kind of smells like HOS Emerald Reign with added tobacco and without the makeup smell.

[@BobbyDior]

nice cover, Rambone!

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching Bobby o 🙏

[@youssefbo2152]

Witch of theses are your favourite? opus XIV, tobacco oud, chergui, thank you in advance

[@RamseytheRam]

I like them all... can't go wrong with any of those 3 Thanks for watching 👀

[@calinbiris47]

Is it worth buying, does it compare to the old Amouage or should I buy Alexandria 2?

[@RamseytheRam]

I would def buy this over a Xerjoff

[@calinbiris47]

@@RamseytheRam I say the same, I recently acquired Tony Iommi, and what do you think, he behaved with Myths Man is a joke, honestly 😒

[@calinbiris47]

@@RamseytheRam Amouage is already destroyed, I wanted to focus on another niche house, Xerjoff disappointed me, I don't even know anymore😟

[@fosco3183]

This went from a strong hate at 1st impression to an absolute love

[@ryand.3555]

Fosco! I sort of feel the same way with my first impression at the Amouage counter in KOP. I did get a full sample though. I'll give it some full wearing.

[@RamseytheRam]

I really liked Royal Tobacco ... I think its the best thing Amouage has released under Renaud Salmone 🙏

[@fosco3183]

@Ramsey agreed, love the way it progresses. @Ryan D don’t give up on it brother! I do really think Cecile is a special talent

[@TheRealLeeM]

Did you try it at Neimans at KOP?

[@ryand.3555]

@@TheRealLeeM yes

[@williamwagner3676]

I have a big crush on Cecile Z lol, beautiful thing. Silver Oud is pretty solid

[@RamseytheRam]

Gonna try and wear it tomorrow & do a video ... as a self proclaimed ex- Amouage fan boy I guess I should give everything they do a fair shake... i just started skipping stuff they put out over the last few years as Inwas so disgusted with Chong leaving 🥺

[@williamwagner3676]

@@RamseytheRam I'm so far behind sampling that house

[@RamseytheRam]

I am so far behind SAMPLING period 😂😂😂

[@williamwagner3676]

@@RamseytheRam hahaha I can tell

[@brenlynch4811]

Great job Rams,however I’m so wrapped up in the vintage game right now I’m blinkered on any new releases lol ,even the new Russian Adam releases ,I know shocking right ,but to be honest I really have lots of Indian Attars and attars in general plus The Great Santal Galore so I feel I get a pass hahaha cheers buddy gotta dash yet again ,oh if he dose a skanky Indian Barnyard I’m in lol 😂🙏👍✌️

[@RamseytheRam]

I know what you mean ... but the new indian attar collection is one of the most beautiful sandalwood creations I have ever smelled... wont scratch your itch of animalics...but on a pure sandalwood its beautiful 🤌🤌🤌

[@timetomuskup2]

I can’t lie, but this smelt like bbq burnt hair. Grant it, I put one spray on while at the mall, and it was really a turn off. Also I got heavy amberwoods. That might be why I don’t like it. I had to scrub it off after 1 hour. 🤷‍♂️ Maybe, I’ll try it again.

[@RamseytheRam]

Luckily I didnt get the amber woods... I liked it... but it was very quite on me... normally amberwood frags are beasts ... if you try it again let me know if you feel the same way 😊

[@ian8018]

The Prunol note gives off a plum vibe similar to Plum Japonis by Tom Ford

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for sharing & watching & commenting Ian 🍻

[@IanFleming808]

Check out Maxaroma. I just got Royal Tobacco for $180 cause they were having an Amouage Sale. They’re one left & ends November 14 they may push the sale farther into future. Aloha.

[@IanFleming808]

They didn’t have Overture which was a bummer.

[@IanFleming808]

This is Ian. Btw.

[@justaddlight]

Soul crushing is the new game. Crush that soul bwoy. 💔 And watch the hope continue. Shout out to Iron Duke. Decant will be finished by the end of this year. Backup of Boss #1 already on the way! 💛

[@RamseytheRam]

Boss number one is totally backup bottle worthy ... new frags are hardly decant worthy 😑

[@julioayala9551]

CECILE ZAROKIAN HAZ A SKILLED HAND...YEAH IF EYE KAN GETT THIS AROUND THA $200 MARK OR LESS THEN I'M ALL IN...ALSO ONE OF MY FAVORITE TOBACCO'S IZ AMBRE TABAC BY DANIEL JOSIER

[@RamseytheRam]

Never smelled anything from Daniel Josier.... but Zarokian has a few I really like ... she did Tango & Epic Woman , Private Label & now Royal tobacco... good resume... just leave off material & Ani 😂😂😂

[@julitakamaki4386]

I tried Opus IX today and I’m afraid it’s all Civet to my nose. I’m afraid I’ll have to move it on to a new home. Haha

[@RamseytheRam]

Its animalic but you dont get the florals and beeswax ? 🌸🌷🐝

[@SenadZecevic17]

Where in. TX do you live?

[@RamseytheRam]

DFW

[@RichMitch]

interested to try this

[@RichMitch]

🐏🦆

[@RamseytheRam]

I think you will like it Rich .. definately better than Oud Khôl & Uncut Gem💎 😊 🐏🦆

[@khairulmuzzamirmatkassim4500]

Did you get a bottle now Ramsey?

[@RamseytheRam]

Nope it's still on the wish list 😂😂😂

[@khairulmuzzamirmatkassim4500]

@@RamseytheRam which one you prefer myth man or royal tobacco?

[@RamseytheRam]

@@khairulmuzzamirmatkassim4500 I dunno... I like em both for different reasons

[@khairulmuzzamirmatkassim4500]

@@RamseytheRam niceee. I just ordered royal tobacco. But I’m still want the memoir man coz I love the dark animalic perfume. I don’t know why haha. Cheers mate

[@khairulmuzzamirmatkassim4500]

@@RamseytheRam last one Ramsey, which woman Amouage that have a lot of frankincense, animalic and dark mysterious smell. Wanna get one

[@theg3978]

new to the fragrance game, this honestly to me is nothing short of an incredible fragrance. Im loving the smoke and spice. Lacking versatility but this is art.

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for commenting G ... appreciate you watching & the feedback 🙏

[@mikeg2538]

Is this too incensy?? I get too much. Maybe I try 1 small spray. Ive got 3ml so 1 more test.

[@RamseytheRam]

I actually like the heavy incense perfumes but if you dont I could see how this could be overkill Thanks for watching & commenting 🙂

[@mikeg2538]

@@RamseytheRam On my 1st try I sprayed my upper chest and back of neck. On 2nd try I sprayed small on my chest only. This is easily my favorite spice frag. Ive got 10 that have spice and this has more depth and character. To my taste I needed to go light. I just pulled out my Musc Rauvager and prefer Royal T.

[@daniell5740]

Did you like OvertureMan?

[@RamseytheRam]

Yes

[@PrincePyrrhos]

"Prahleen" 😂

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching & commenting 🙏

[@drinkpokcome5416]

🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻😍

[@RamseytheRam]

Much obliged my friend😊

[@drinkpokcome5416]

@@RamseytheRam ❤🍻❤❤❤❤

[@nastyfyme]

Hope its not Uncut Gem II...

[@RamseytheRam]

Uncut 💎 gem II?😬 😂

[@dennisjones5451]

Sooooooooo what you saying is, if you can afford it that you would buy it, smh. He said he has to prioritize lol mannnn live life money come and go can't anything with us when we die. All bills paid, I'm treating myself

[@RamseytheRam]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@TheBenjamindoughty]

There are some fragrance houses you feel in sync with and invested in. Until something happens and you no longer fit together. Amouage used to be that for me (and I think you too). I would blind buy with certainty I’d respect their creations. That’s not the case anymore as we’re out of sync. However - I do think royal tobacco is great and the best release since the change in creative direction. I find there are some similarities in the base to silver oud - but that’s probably as they share CZ as the perfumer.

[@RamseytheRam]

I am going to give silver oud a test drive tomorrow... but i heard there is a sweetness to it... that scares me 😬

[@the_track_enthusiast]

It’s AWFUL !!

[@RamseytheRam]

I love it ...I would love a bottle one day thanks for watching & commenting

[@rafaelreyes1624]

You talk too much!!!!

[@RamseytheRam]

Then dont watch genius

[@saabreplay7553]

I love licorice in a fragrance. I find it so beautiful in Tom ford TV. Thank you for your fantastic explanations brother

[@RamseytheRam]

I love tobacco vanille... wish I had a bottle ... but I will survive off a decant for now 😬🤌🤌🤌