Opus XII Rose Incense
Opus XII Rose Incense

Opus XII Rose Incense

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Rose in a cloud of sacred smoke. Opus XII Rose Incense by Amouage pairs Damascus rose with frankincense, myrrh and vanilla, drawn with a distinctive black ink accord. Dark, elegant and highly original, it is one of the most artistic rose fragrances in modern niche perfumery.

The Story

Released in 2019 as part of Amouage's Library Collection and composed by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, Opus XII explores the timeless pairing of rose and frankincense. The house describes it as inspired by the uncertainty, drama and memories of an unsolved mystery, the "rosebud" of Orson Welles' film, an ambery, pointillist set of memories that is distinctly floral and unmistakably woody.

How It Smells

Opening
Smoky, resinous, sharp and slightly metallic. Elemi, a frankincense hyperabsolute and the black ink accord set a dark, contemplative scene.

Heart
Rich Damask rose blooms against more frankincense, a contrast of velvety petals and sacred smoke, with a soft suede-like quality from Suederal.

Dry Down
Myrrh, vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood add warm, creamy depth. The overall effect is rosy, incense-soaked, mysterious, woody and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

  • Elemi
  • Frankincense Hyperabsolute
  • Black Ink Accord

Heart

  • Damascus Rose
  • Suederal
  • Frankincense Resinoid

Base

  • Myrrh
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Resinous · Woody · Incense · Rose


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