For his latest addition to the Collection, Renaud Salmon, Amouage’s Chief Creative Officer, was inspired by his research into the Salon De Mayo, a gathering of influential artists which took place in Havana in 1967. Showcasing works by Magritte and Picasso, amongst others, the event broke barriers and succeeded in sharing the knowledge and practice of high art with an extensive audience. Salmon was especially struck by the surrealist art featured at the event – and specifically by the surrealist movement’s insistence on thwarting and subverting expectations.
A note on the oud used in the scent: To capture the concepts and emotions Salmon wished to convey in Opus XV, the perfumers decided to make use of an exceptional quality of oud oil. Produced by Ajmal, one of the most respected suppliers of perfume materials in the world, this particular grade of the oil is known by the name Oud Silver. Grugeon and Merati-Kashani decided that this ingredient’s contrasts between animalic authority and suave elegance would play a crucial role in forming the distinctive personality of King Blue.
Opus XV – King Blue is presented in Amouage’s iconic khanjar flacon, in the elegantly seductive truffle shade. The packaging features suitably subversive, blue-tinged artwork by Louise Mertens. The visual campaign – under the direction of Alexandra Reghioua – makes use of sculptures by Juliette Zakowetz to create an organic landscape in which the Opus bottles assert their own striking identity. Mertens’ artwork is seamlessly woven into the photographs by Valentin Abad.
The union of the real and the unreal, the clashing of the impossible and the mundane – the surrealistic manifest that life is never truly what it seems to be. The meeting of fire and nightshade, of juicy Mandarin, grandiose Amber and somber Oud, King Blue is an oneiric wood supreme.
Top Notes : Mandarin, Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper
Heart Notes: Frankincense, Amber
Base Notes : Sandalwood, Oakwood, Patchouli, Oud Silver, Leather
Olfactive Family Fruity | Ambery | Woody
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