Opus XII – Rose Incense
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | 2019 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flowery Spice
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget run at Amouage Opus XII Rose Incense, that smoky, church-incense rose. Perfume Parlour gets the rose-and-frankincense handshake but trades the original's dense, hours-long resinous power for a softer, more linear smoke.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 8% |
| Floral | 28% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 20% | 22% |
| Warm | 11% | 21% |
| Woody | 17% | 16% |
| Earthy | 13% | 16% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 9% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The smoky frankincense and resinous rose are made for cold weather, where the incense reads atmospheric rather than heavy; summer would overwhelm.
Occasions
A dramatic, incense-soaked rose better suited to formal evenings and dates than to daytime or office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Amber, Woody accords and Elemi, Frankincense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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