The Scent

The Opus V woods symphony is a universal, Floral-headed, fumy fragrance. It was inspired by our modern world and tells the story of humans living amongst machines through its notes. With a dry woody touch, the perfume is balanced out by its gentle mineral heart.

This perfume is an investment well made. With its highly concentrated Eau De parfum, the notes last all day long on the skin. Available in a 100ml format and ranging at 325€.

Key Notes

Top Notes: Orris Absolute, Rhum.

The perfume opens up with a scarce ingredient: Orris absolute. Warmed by notes of Rhum, the scent gains a round, warm touch. With its fresh, earthy notes, the roots add character and a slightly peppery touch to the fragrance.

Heart Notes: Orris Concrete, Rose, Jasmine.

At the heart of the perfume, we have a floral trio. The freshness of a white flower, the rose's elegance and the Orris's strength. Makes this perfume a delicious sensorial experience.

Base Notes: Agarwood, Civet, Dry Wood Accord.

Something is comforting about a woody fragrance. Maybe it is the released smoothness or the skin-like scent that we can relate to. Like most perfumes, the base notes are warmer and wooden-based. The great thing is this adds hours and hours to your perfume's longevity.

The “Opus” eau de parfum range

Made up of 6 perfumes, the Amouage library collection is one of the unique approaches to the perfumery world I know. Adventuring unexplored fragrance paths, this collection is designed for men and women who want the rarest perfume. Using surprisingly well-known notes in their scents, your curiosity will be more than spiked. You can purchase the collection in a discovery kit for those who can't decide between the fragrances. The perfect gift for you or your loved ones.

The Opus library collection has a simple but elegantly decorated bottle. Dress in a powdered pink colour; the bottle holds the Amouage logo engraved on a black metal plate on the front.

My Review

Amouage doesn't stop surprising me! When discovering this perfume, I went in with an open mind. Generally more of a fresh, floral lover, I wasn't expecting to like the scent so much. My first impression was, “wow, this is strong,” but once I left it on my skin for a minute or two, I liked it. The perfume evolves into a warm, rich fragrance. I find this is better suited to men, but ladies, please do give it a try. The perfume is great for autumn, inside a coat or scarf. A little pricey, but I understand why when using such high-quality ingredients. The fragrances in the Library collection push the boundaries of perfumery and offer brand-new notes.

You can check out my review of new Opus XII Rose Incense fragrance here.

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The Scent

First of all, what does the perfume smell of? Amouage created an elegant Floral Amber fragrance to represent the mystery of the rosebud.

Built around the majestic flower, the fragrance takes you on a journey through a woody, modern note. While looking through the many ingredients that compose this perfume, you will come across some of the rarest and not-so-known star notes that are bound to leave you wanting more.

Top Notes: Elemi, Olibanum (Frankincense) Hyper Absolute, Black Ink Accord.

I know this sounds like a catastrophe, but this trio is marvellous. Amouage selected three uncommon and harmonious notes to kickstart the perfume with power. The fresh scent of Elemi, the smoky scent of frankincense and the sharp note of black ink.

Heart Notes: Damascena Rose Water Essential, Suederal, Frankincense Absolute.

Amouage added sweet rose water and a powdery federal note to follow up. Bringing class and roundness to the perfume.

Base Notes: Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood.

Last of all, the warm, woody notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Mixed, they create a recomforting scent. These are also the notes that will last in the fragrance.

The Library Collection

Amouage knows how hard it can be to choose a single perfume. And for that reason, the brand created multiple travel/ miniature formats collections. OPUS XII ROSE INCENSE os sound in the recent library collection. Both men and women can discover and play along with three other scents.

My Experience

Amouage fragrances are generally a big or miss as unique as they come. Made for those who want a stand-out, unique scent that not everyone can wear. Having quite a few Amouage fragrances myself, I was curious to discover yet another perfume from the brand.

The Opus XII rose incense perfume was a pleasant discovery. The rich floral notes are wrapped with a mysteriously addictive smoky note. Lasting all day on the skin, this scent is perfect for those wanting to be noticed. What I love about the perfume is that the rose becomes a not-so-innocent fragrance. As a lover of vanilla, I was pleased to see it included in the formula.

I recommend this perfume to men and women who enjoy a stronger character perfume. It is 100% giving off niche perfume vibes and could be the next Amouage fragrance I purchase.

The matte greyish bottle is capped with a minimalistic black lid. Golden details highlight the name and bottle to give it a more impactful look. Although this is an investment, I think this kind of originality deserves it.

Also, I recently shared about Overture Man and Woman – they both are on my top shelf and I do reach out for them depending on my mood.

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