Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum vs Makalu Parfum

Opus XII – Rose Incense

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2016
££££	Price Tier	££££

Makalu

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Opus XII – Rose Incense

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Makalu

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum

This is a challenging but ultimately rewarding take on rose, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that’s definitely not for everyone. It's a statement, not a crowd-pleaser, delivering a dark, intellectual twist on a classic floral.

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Our Verdict - Makalu Parfum

This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either get an intriguing, smoky wood or a sharpie-and-plastic mess. Definitely sample first, as it's not a safe blind buy by any stretch.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	2%
Floral	28%	32%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	2%	4%
Sweet	20%	26%
Warm	11%	18%
Woody	17%	21%
Earthy	13%	12%
Animalic	3%	5%
Fresh	9%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Opus XII – Rose Incense EdP

Makalu Parfum

Notes

Top Notes

Frankincense 40% Ink 31% Elemi 29%

Top Notes

Peru Balsam 29% Mimosa 24% Geranium 24% Rose 23%

Heart Notes

Rose 100%

Only in Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum

Frankincense 40% Ink 31% Elemi 29%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Peru Balsam 29% Mimosa 24% Geranium 24% Rose 23%

Only in Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum

Rose 100%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Incense 17% Clove 15% Jasmine 15% Ylang-Ylang 15% Iris 14% Orange Blossom 13% Amber 13%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 24% vs 13%

Cedar 23% vs 15%

Only in Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum

Myrrh 29% Vanilla 24%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Birch 17% Guaiac Wood 15% Brown Sugar 15% Tonka Bean 13% Patchouli 10%

Accords

Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum Makalu Parfum

100%

Amber

78%

87%

Woody

100%

93%

Rose

56%

87%

Aromatic

65%

Balsamic

73%

Smoky

70%

Leather

66%

62%

Warm Spicy

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

Sweet

58%

57%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Powdery

56%

49%

Floral

47%

Vanilla

Amber shared

100%

78%

Woody shared

87%

100%

Rose shared

93%

56%

Aromatic

87%

Balsamic shared

65%

73%

Smoky

70%

Leather

66%

Warm Spicy shared

62%

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

Sweet

58%

Fresh Spicy

57%

Powdery shared

47%

56%

Floral

49%

Vanilla

47%

Performance

Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum Makalu Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus XII – Rose Incense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and depth make it less suited for casual or office wear, where it might overwhelm. This is best reserved for evening dates or formal events where its unique character can truly shine without overshadowing the wearer.

Makalu Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong woody, amber and smoky profile, Makalu leans away from casual wear or the office. Its unique and bold character makes it better suited for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement without being overpowering.