Amouage 2019 EDP

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The Library Collection Rose Incense

by Bruno Jovanovic

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

This is a masterpiece that does exactly what it says on the tin: rose and incense. It's polarising for some who prefer Amouage's older, more complex blends, but for most, it's an utterly breathtaking, high-quality take on a classic theme, with performance that makes the price tag sting a little less.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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The Library Collection Rose Incense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and formal events. The unique blend of rose and incense gives it versatility for casual wear, especially in cooler weather or evenings, though it's too heavy for sport.

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

Rose Incense opens with a silvery, cool frankincense and a surprising, almost abstract ink note, reminiscent of old books and parchment. This quickly intertwines with a dewy, rich rose, that avoids being overly sweet or jammy. As it evolves, soft suede emerges, melding with resinous elemi and myrrh, grounding the fragrance in a luxurious, smoky, woody amber accord. The dry-down is a creamy blend of vanilla, cedar, and sandalwood, maintaining an elegant, spiritual depth throughout.

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