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Opus XII Rose Incense Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XII Rose Incense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Golden Plante Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Plante EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XII Rose Incense EDP
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 - Golden Plante EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouroud Safran Rare - a floral fragrance led by Freesia, Bergamot, Geranium, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus XII Rose Incense EDP
Golden Plante EDP

Notes

Only in Opus XII Rose Incense
Rose 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 24% vs 19%
Vanilla 23% vs 30%
Only in Opus XII Rose Incense
Myrrh 29% Cedar 23%
Only in Golden Plante
Benzoin 27% Vetiver 23%

Accords

Opus XII Rose Incense Golden Plante
100%
Amber
93%
Rose
49%
Floral
90%
87%
Woody
78%
87%
Aromatic
54%
Citrus
66%
65%
Balsamic
47%
Powdery
47%
Vanilla
Smoky
42%
100%
93%
Floral shared
49%
90%
Woody shared
87%
78%
Aromatic shared
87%
54%
66%
65%
47%
47%
42%

Performance

Opus XII Rose Incense Golden Plante
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus XII Rose Incense

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.

Golden Plante

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opus XII Rose Incense EDP
Golden Plante EDP
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