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Eau de parfum
In The Box Regnum Opus
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Regnum Opus
Regnum Opus is a men's eau de parfum by In The Box, released in 2022.
The release is part of the Coleção Exclusif collection and reveals the bold, opulent side of the Brazilian house: here, freshness does not compete with the luxurious oriental base but strikingly enhances it.
The fragrance combines woody, oriental, floral, and gourmand facets.
Its character is built on contrasts: a cool aquatic-citrus burst quickly becomes spicier, darker, and warmer, while the drydown leaves a rich, sensual trail on the skin with a coffee-woody nuance.
Development on the Skin
Regnum Opus opens with a sparkling, unusual accord: bergamot and tangerine bring juiciness, an aquatic accord adds transparency, while almond softens the composition with a creamy, subtly sweet facet.
This is not a light citrus fragrance, but a confident introduction to a richer, more layered development.
At the heart, spicy cardamom meets gardenia, geranium, rose, and water lily.
The floral aspect is not airy or romantic, but textured and mature: civet adds animalic warmth, making the scent deeper, more expressive, and distinctly more suited to the evening.
In the base, amber, coffee, guaiac wood, oakmoss, patchouli, pink pepper, sandalwood, vanilla, and oud create a dark trail with woody, smoky, and gourmand undertones.
It is this part that gives the fragrance its distinguished character and recognizability: the sweetness of vanilla does not steal the spotlight but rounds out the resinous coffee accord.
Sillage and Impression
Regnum Opus has a very strong sillage, so it performs especially beautifully in cool weather, in the evening, and at meetings or events where you want to make a memorable fragrance statement.
For the office or small spaces, wear it sparingly: its rich base can linger in the air and on fabrics for a long time.
The brand does not provide official recommendations for application on skin or clothing.
It is best to get acquainted with the fragrance gradually and assess how it behaves on your own skin: dense amber-woody compositions often develop differently from person to person.
Who Should Try It
This fragrance will suit a man who enjoys complex oriental-woody compositions with a floral heart, coffee, and the depth of oud.
If you would like to explore a similarly rich oriental direction, take a look at The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
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