Opus XII Rose Incense 100 ml – Damask Rose and Frankincense over Myrrh, Vanilla and Woods
Discover Opus XII Rose Incense by Amouage, a Unisex Eau de Parfum from The Library Collection, exploring the timeless pairing of rose and frankincense through a darker contemporary composition of black ink, suede, myrrh and warm woods.
The fragrance opens with Elemi, Olibanum Hyper Absolute and Black Ink Accord, creating a resinous, smoky and enigmatic introduction. Its heart reveals Damascena Rose Water Essential, Suederal® and Frankincense Absolute, before settling over Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Amouage describes Rose Incense as inspired by the uncertainty, drama and memories evoked by the unresolved Rosebud mystery, translating memory into a modern dialogue between crimson rose, incense, black ink and dark resins.
Created by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, Opus XII Rose Incense was launched in 2019. Specialist sources classify it as a Unisex Oriental Floral fragrance, while Amouage currently categorises it as Floral | Amber.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with Elemi, Olibanum Hyper Absolute and Black Ink Accord.
Elemi adds a subtly citrus-resinous lift, frankincense brings cool smoky depth, and Black Ink Accord introduces a dry, dark and slightly mineral quality.
Heart Notes
The heart reveals Damascena Rose Water Essential, Suederal® and Frankincense Absolute.
Damask rose creates the fragrance's rich crimson floral signature, while Suederal® adds smooth suede-like texture. Frankincense continues through the heart, preserving the fragrance's smoky, contemplative character.
Base Notes
The composition settles over Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Myrrh contributes warm bitter balsamic depth, while vanilla softens the composition. Sandalwood adds creamy woodiness and cedarwood provides dry structure.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Elemi, Olibanum Hyper Absolute, Black Ink Accord
- Heart: Damascena Rose Water Essential, Suederal®, Frankincense Absolute
- Base: Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood