Amouage 2019 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Opus XII Rose Incense

by Bruno Jovanovic

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Amouage Opus XII Rose Incense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Bruno Jovanovic. Opus XII Rose Incense opens with Frankincense, Elemi, and Ink, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Myrrh. Amouage's Opus XII Rose Incense carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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Opus XII Rose Incense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Frankincense40%
Ink31%
Elemi29%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Myrrh29%
Sandalwood25%
Vanilla24%
Cedar23%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Amouage Rose Incense opens with an unexpected, almost abrasive ink accord, instantly setting a brooding, gothic tone. This startling introduction gives way to a dark, jammy Damask rose, enveloped by the dry, smoky embrace of frankincense and myrrh. Hints of elemi add a resinous brightness, while a creamy vanilla and cedar base softens the edges, creating a multifaceted, intensely introspective fragrance. It's a rose scent that feels ancient and modern all at once.

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