Amouage
Opus XII Rose Incense
About
Opus XII Rose Incense by Amouage is a Amber Floral fragrance for Women and Men . Opus XII Rose Incense is a poetic tribute to the bittersweet nature of memories and emotions. The fragrance opens with a mystical fusion of elemi, olibanum, and the metallic allure of black ink, evoking the vividness of love's first bloom. The heart is centered around the rich, velvety aroma of Damascus rose, softened by layers of caramel-hued incense that mirror moments of pure imagination. The dry down introduces a complex interplay of sweet vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and grounding cedar, with a subtle suede-like texture that reflects the ephemeral nature of time. Perfect for those who treasure the beauty of nostalgia and seek a fragrance that captures both the intensity and delicacy of life’s most poignant moments, Opus XII Rose Incense is a pointillist masterpiece of scent and sentiment. Release Year: 2019 Concentration: Eau de Parfum Nose: Bruno Jovanovic
**Opus XII Rose Incense** opens with dry, almost mineral incense lit by the lemon-resin spark of elemi. In the first minutes, the rose is neither sweet nor plush; it feels cool, touched by a faint metallic shadow, as if the petals were resting on cold stone. At the heart, the fragrance deepens as myrrh bitterness and violet powder create an inky, darkened effect. On skin it stays composed and unsugared, carrying the mood of quiet smoke in a library lined with polished wood. The base grows softer and warmer with sandalwood and vanilla, yet a suede-like accent keeps the structure строгой and clear through the drydown. This is a rose for anyone drawn not to floral softness, but to a contemplative contrast of light, smoke, and woody shade.
Top notes
frankincense, elemi, pink pepper, bergamot
Heart
rose, myrrh, violet, ink
Base
sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, leather, patchouli