A crimson rose wrapped in curls of Omani frankincense, Opus XII Rose Incense opens with peppery elemi and an abstract ink note, lifts into a velvety Damascena rose illuminated by more incense and soft suede, then settles into a resinous trail of myrrh, sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla that feels contemplative, modern, and unmistakably Amouage.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2019, composed by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic as a chapter of Amouage’s Library Collection.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Elemi, Frankincense, Black Ink Accord.
Heart: Damascena Rose, Suederal, Frankincense.
Base: Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood.
Story and Positioning
Conceived as a meditation on the enigmatic Rosebud motif, this Library Collection opus contrasts a vivid rose with Omani incense for a floral amber that reads elegant and atmospheric, with 25 percent oil concentration and a six-week ageing process for saturation and polish. Reintroduced in 2022 within the refreshed Library line look, it remains the moody rose incense to beat, and if you enjoy Frapin Nevermore, Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, or Etat Libre d’Orange Hermann, you will likely appreciate its shadowed beauty.
Bottle and Design
Opus XII presents the Library aesthetic with quiet luxury, a substantial rectangular flacon with softened edges finished in elegant light ivory, fronted by the Amouage crest and the Roman numeral XII that signals its place in the series. The metal cap sits securely with a confident click, the atomizer delivers a fine even mist for controlled wear, and the presentation nods to the Library narrative while aligning with the house’s current refined silhouette.
Country of Origin: Oman.
Manufacturer: Amouage SAOC.
Address: Amouage SAOC, P.O. Box 307, CPO 111, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Country of Manufacture: Oman, produced at the Amouage Perfume Manufacture and Visitor’s Centre in Muscat.
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