Crimson Rocks

This is an exemplary fragrance and restores faith in creative perfumery. I'm not overstating that, I think this is one of the most unique prospects of the renaissance collection which to be fair are all very interesting and faceted in their own way. So just to make it clear I wrote a separate review to this on Instagram before I'd read any notes but naturally I've been informed by the Fragrantica ones that there's So this has a spicy opening but it's somehow blunted (in a good way) and I'm someone who loves pink pepper in top notes, I go mad for it and it's certainly complimentary with rose. However, I can't say it's instant piquant nature comes across to me, this almost feels a little like licquorice but not licorice, It's very difficult to describe the opening of this fragrance, I struggle and I like that. This is a dry, volcanic, ashy, but not parched feel, it's kinda like an aerated volcanic rock, of a thing but becoming much sweeter with rose. I received compliments ranging from 'that's sweet I like that!' to 'you smell a bit like cola cubes' both of which I'll take. I think the rose starts to have a purplish hue as the day wears on and a definitive smack of damascones!!! Its a rounded rose accord complete with the velvety, lightly decayed feel of Bulgarian absolute. It's not a jammy or boring cliched rose, this has a subtle character. Musks chime in beautifully after several hours, giving a really warm, cosy, gorgeousness to this fragrance. That ambretteolde/Romandolide/musk ketone humming warmth. That's two modern roses in the space of a year or so that I think have completely flipped the script on modern roses, just when you think you'd seen all the perfumers trickery. Lovely stuff from Amouage and Bertier! Bravo!!!

This stuff is REALLY good. I have a number of Amouages - perhaps 10 to 12 in all - but I've never warmed up to Lyric Man. It's light and effervescent and well done, but this - this is what I would have wished that to have smelled like. Crimson Rocks opens with a strong blast of cinnamon which prompts, "Who just ate a whole box of Red Hot candies?" It's a strange opening, perhaps jarring and why some comments so far profess to it not being their favorite part. There's a certain darkness there at the start (and throughout), which encapsulates the theme perfectly of a sunset on red rocks; you can feel the darkness coming on, but there's a flare of light burning that provides a stark contrast. Then comes the honey. Rich and dripping in texture, there's something lurking amongst the combination of notes that, at my skin, gives off an almost honeyed-tobacco accord as the rose starts to bloom - and this is not the light, airy rose of Lyric Man, either, as its soon propped up by woody notes and vetiver making this perfectly unisex, more so than Amouage Overture Woman. Over time, I get different wafts of notes depending on where I sniff. Sometimes, the burst of cinnamon is pronounced, fiery with spice. Other times, it's the woody notes. The rose is always there, but never hammering you over the head with its presence. As bdoughty82640 noted, imagine Moss Breeches with the just the right amount of smooth, spiced-roses. Stellar stuff!

I don't get the negativity. For those who laud Fate Woman, this is a close cousin, maybe even a sibling. Creamy cinammon and rose, it's really delectable, slightly easier to wear than Fate Woman. It's less incensey and doesn't have the chili, so it's not quite as wacky and bold, but then we have to accept that those days are "Chong" behind us (badaboom). Lots of people bemoan a woody amber base in Crimson Rocks, and I'm usually hyper sensitive to that, but I'm not getting it from this at all. Love it. Update: oh the oaky drydown, didn't see it coming. I was expecting the harsh woody base to come through and bother me, but what I have instead is a lovely strong, noble oak, totally unique and photorealistic. The honey also creeps up after the first hour or so and it very realistic too. Update: I can't get enough of this, it's my new favourite rose. P0AL left me cold, but this gives me what others seem to get from that one. It lingers on clothes but not in a obnoxious way. It's such a delicious rich jammy rose and spicy cinnamon treat, and as the days draw in and the chill begins I'm finding this is a new signature for me. It's s a shame the new style packaging is so bland, so anodyne, but I can forgive that. This fragrance is currently flying under the radar but trust and believe, if (when) it gets discontinued people will be desperate to get hold of it.

This one is really underrated. I had a 3ml for testing and I tried it seveal times to be sure I would like it during its whole process. Waouw...I was not disappointed because it's longevity and sillage is strong and lasting. The floral and sweet facets would slowly retreat to the discrete background and the cinnamon, wood, honey and spicy character stays more clear all the way down. I got plenty of compliments and some even asked me what a heavenly scent I was wearing. Notice that Crimson Rocks will start to shine for real after 30-60 minutes. Do not lose patience because you will be rewarded highly later in the process. Some users would say it's too feminine but I like floral and especially rose fragrances. Crimson Rocks is unisex and really a very modern and sophisticated scent in a highly well and genuine blend. Finally I was lucky and got my hands on a full bottle today for only € 90 This is a keeper for me! Scent: 9.5/10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Sillage: 9.0/10 Originality: 9.5/10 Price: 7/10 Overall: 9.0/10 Those saying it lacks longevity and sillage must have a dilluted bottle. My bottle have a fantastic longevity and sillage - no doubt!

July 2026 update - I have loved this more each late Autumn/Winter. It’s wonderful. Sweet without being sickly and for me a decoy woody scent that with time dries down in a very clean will musky way. The rise is a supporting actor. For me more wood /honey and spice with a dash of winter warmth. Thus a fluffy wooden jersey in a bottle for me. Too intense for milder weather. I’m late to the Amouage party. Samples are hard to source in my country and they are just starting to be easier as people offer up splits for sale. This was my first Amouage sample and I was unsure. Because cinnamon to my nose can end up having a strange drool/saliva-like finish. That’s not the case here, it’s hot, clean and truly delicious. The rose and pepper joins the cinnamon in a burning candied rose way. Never truly distinct but there. The honey creating an ambery effect. In the dry down the cinnamon eases off and the rose blends in the wood and hay-like vetiver. A truly long lasting scent with strong projection. Very unisex for someone who wants to feel invigorated and is comfortable with attention. I would say this is cool weather only. On my hit list ❤️