The Library Collection Rose Incense

The Library Collection Rose Incense Amouage (Red bottle, 175 USD, BNIB) I have many feeling towards Rose Incense by Amouage, it is an amusement ride. Even scent is linear, I can't really categorize do I really like this scent or it just unfamiliar. One thing I could say, In realm of old world amber. Myrrh seems doesn't suite my skin. I tried few Myrrh fragrances before, it was dusty powdery experience. The was some texture that reminds me dry dust, I might just don't like it in general. Its slight dry balsamic touch, it is sort of hang in the middle amber profile for me.. Rose Incense, however even Myrrh is dominant as texture I recall, very resinous. I don't find this unpleasant but something still brother. Maybe because that dry dusty aspect was merge to woody note. But it still slight show the texture. Where I find this is most pleasant toward this profile should be rose. It is definitely dry lime rose but it is somewhat have its dew side. I feel like, this might be the cleaver manipulating of Elemi as It has strong sourness. I recall similar rose profile, Lyrics Man by Amouage. And it sits on warm Olibanum very well like a perfection. I really wish to be explain how luxurious the experience is. However, Rose Incense interpreted the combination in more papery kind of way. I feel like this is more of brunt Armenian paper, the heat from olibanum and Papery note from Myrrh with woody note. It can't really evoke a feeling of Incense. In that Matter, I think Café Rose or Garanat can do better. Still, I feel sexy wearing this and I barely mention this idea, As I personally don't believe the concept of Jour and Nuit scent. I feel out of place wearing Rose Incense to workplace today as a Jour fragrance. I don't find this very Masculine or Feminine, it is truly unisex. It has miracle aspect that could work on both skin, Enigmatic should be great word. As olfactive of Rose & Incense and Woody Amber, I think Rose Incense is Masterpiece. It reach the point that can show both Rose & Incense strongly. Diamond of first water, A Jewel for Florental lover. But... yeah, I wish you try this first. You will be able to understand my idea. ==== Edit Jan 6, 2026 A little spritz on my inner arm, one spray and I dab. It is red incense scent, linger and beautiful. I think it is very emotional fragrance but wisdom. A Librarian kind of vibe. But it is one of very good fragrance in the market.

Best rose fragrance ever, best church incense fragrance ever. If it seems simple, it's because it needs to be to let the glorious opulence of the ingredients throb off of the skin. There's no higher quality incense note around. There's a very strong connection to Opus X, which, despite having masses of types of rose, smells more like a geranium scent to me. This is THE Amouage rose scent. They have many, but this is pared back, foregoing the peppers and spices and oud accords found elsewhere to showcase the majestic, complex rose. Spellbinding and utterly, ridiculously nuclear, which it should be, because this rose is a dazzling, devestating rose to end all others. The long drydown is reminiscent of Silver Oud for its Amouage take on smouldering vanilla. Side note: overspray, and in the crook of your elbow, you may get a sort of vegetal freshness. I can't put my finger on it, perhaps raw carrot with some citronella and rooty iris, very intriguing. Perhaps it's the ink accord. Update: Every time I wear this I feel like there's some dish or foodstuff that it reminds me of, and today I've finally realised what it is... Carrot and coriander soup! Somehow this is now a bad thing, because it's just some scent association my brain is creating, and it's not overwhelmingly soupy, it's just a hint. I feel like I'm wearing a rose incense perfume having prepared and cooked the ingredients for said soup. The new formulation doesn't have this element, but it smells much more obvious and accessible, and thus less interesting to me.

Rose Incense does exactly what it says on the tin - it is an excellent rose-laced incense scent. Despite its strong performance, it is made with a light touch, airy and green as well as showcasing a rich amber base. RI opens with light, dewy rose bolstered by balsamic elemi. I get the ink note too - it is fleeting but accurately rendered, reminiscent of a quill and inkpot novelty gift I received as a child. It complements the rose-incense accord, despite being a left-field choice. I love when a creative risk pays off! There is a pine-like undertone to the opening, thanks to the elemi. The incense develops with the scent, becoming wonderfully churchy. I adore a good incense note, having been raised Catholic. The suede note that emerges as it continues to develop is realistic and blends well with the amber accord. The amber accord becomes more resinous as it dries down while smooth vanilla adds sweetness, complementing it nicely. Some woody notes ground it here too. The incense remains until final fade, not too smoky, but nicely aromatic. Sillage is strong and longevity is fairly long-lasting. It is best worn in cold weather. RI is an excellent incense scent featuring a great unisex use of rose. Unusually for a spicy-amber rose scent, the rose note is fresh and transparent instead of being dark and rich. As a lover of both rose and incense notes, RI is a beautifully rendered, high-quality treat. More incense than rose, but a truly great marriage. Yet another full bottle I want from Amouage. 5/5.

I wore for the first time last night and was sucker punched in the midsection. That feeling you’ve forgotten something important and are almost in a panic. Where do I know this fragrance from. I’m at a loss. Why am I feeling that something I lost has been returned? I’m not sure I’ve ever felt this feeling from a fragrance before. Incense seems lifted on a warm wind over candied lemon (the Elemi is magical) and the ink gives a feeling of space, coolness, almost waiting at the same time? And then the rosewater joins the mix. It’s all light and dark and yet never heavy. The incense is beautiful dry and warm and the texture I get in the base (suede?) is plush. What is this sorcery❤️ Easily the most beautiful rose I’ve ever smelt of any genre. I have read lots of comments. I believe it’s unisex but so, so hauntingly beautiful. Can I encourage men to wear this? You won’t smell feminine - but you will smell f$&king beautiful ❤️ and we need more of that. I have a large decant and the promise of a bottle soon (edit: acquired), this is my Amouage of Amouages... I’ll just go back to quietly huffing myself in peace now ❤️

I bought a discovery set for Amouge for women and received a sample of this amongst the freebies. Thank goodness for that, they can read me! :)) This one is absolutely a Love at first sniff!!! I've been spraying the sample already, so much so I have already ordered the full bottle. It's not as complex and multilayered as the other amouages in the discovery set but I feel like it's actually a good thing especially for a daily go to perfume. It's neither cloying nor overly strong. It makes me happy and at ease every time I sniff a whiff of it. I don't particularly like the usual rose scents per se but I love certain smoky/aromatic, woody and earthy rose blends, and this one is on top of the list, followed by POAL, and Epic Woman. 3 April 2021 update: This is now my new favourite. I'm getting addicted to its smoky floral cleanness!😅 And it looks like this composition is the first of its own since nobody has indicated, so far, that this one reminds them of another fragrance.

A floral oriental fragrance with sweet incense and amber notes: • Sweet amber • Rose jam • Incense resin • Soft vanilla The opening is a sharp floral scent with subtle undertones of paint, blended with sweet notes reminiscent of rose and orange jam, accompanied by elemi resin. This Filipino gum brings a fresh, citrusy, woody, balsamic scent with warm spicy hints. The sweet side leans fruity, akin to a powdery, dusty grape, with a touch of decaying flowers (in a positive, luxurious way). As the fragrance settles, the scent of rose water emerges with an oriental character, accompanied by a refined leathery texture, creamy sandalwood, and a balanced blend of vanilla, cedarwood, and myrrh. While the fragrance may not be groundbreaking or avant-garde, it is delightful, luxurious, and elegant. It is well-balanced and harmonious, with every note feeling perfectly placed, especially in the opening and heart.

A True Olfactory Masterpiece Rose Incense is not just a perfume — it’s an experience. From the very first spray, it wraps you in a soft, mysterious veil where the sensuality of rose meets the spiritual depth of incense. The rose here isn’t sweet or powdery — it’s elegant, refined, almost meditative. As it unfolds, subtle smoky and resinous notes begin to rise, adding warmth and complexity, like walking through a serene temple garden at dusk. This fragrance makes you feel calm, grounded, yet beautifully uplifted. It has a timeless, unisex quality that feels both intimate and powerful. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates perfumery as an art form. Rose Incense doesn’t follow trends — it creates a sacred space around you. Absolutely unforgettable.

the name says it all : Rose Incense. intoxicating rose...smoky..oily rose. sometime not a rose at all but incense, rich smoke from the temple of ancient gods. the beginning reminds me OPUS VI, but RI is easier to wear. can be overwhelming at times. two sprays is a max. great quality, great performance...like old times. for connoisseur looking for real staff, i advise to get a bottle while first production batch is available...unfortunately with many Amouage performance seams to go down with later productions. expansive, but worse it for quality you get. treated myself for BD :) and "now i bath" - loved this words from one of the perfume admirer. Enjoy!

While rose scent usually brings me a sense of serenity, here the rose feels disquieted. The ink note and dryness make me think of parchment, maybe old books, with the woody undertones of an old library. True to the brand's description, this fragrance tells me a tale of yearning, something unresolved. Someone searching through books for an answer or a piece of clarity, surrounded by incense smoke; a writer restlessly giving form to their thoughts in ink. The rose is like a pure, innocent heart; but it's surrounded by unease, a smoky obscurity, and yet, sustained by an unyielding determination.

This is one of the scents that got me hooked on perfume. To me, Rose Incense smells like the opera. Like low lights, mystery, secret romances and backroom deals. Like a pipe-smoking slightly heavy-set aging woman with dark red lipstick and a loud voice. Very dramatic. She's that woman who knows everyone and whom everyone knows. I absolutely love it and it's definitely too much for my every day life. I feel like I don't have enough presence to wear this scent (instead of me being worn by it.) Maybe in another decade?

I am in a euphoric state. This is what I have been waiting for. In the past 6 months, I have developed a strong desire for rose fragrances. Why? I don’t know. It hits me and I roll with it. I have tried Ambre’ Nuit, Gold Rose Oud, Lyric Man while waiting to afford this one. This is perfection. Absolutely perfect combination of all the notes listed, in my humble opinion. Going to get exceedingly groomed and spray this elixir on tomorrow and then go shopping. The gray fedora and scarf, I think.....🤔

A simple, beautiful and haunting perfume. The perfume opens with balsamic notes of resinous woods mainly elemi. The heart is mostly rose. The perfume quickly settles into an incense base comprised of myrrh and olibanum. There is not much novel here, but the perfume is still gorgeous because of its high quality natural ingredients and Zen like simple precision. The unisex perfume has moderate to strong sillage and good longevity, and radiates a happy energy. Enjoy!

Gorgeous perfume. Simple idea, excellent execution. There’s a masterful spice effect on the pink rose through a rich almost ambered myrrh and olibanum in the base. Perhaps Elemi is the balsamic-vanillic resinous element that brings it all together. Enveloping and long lasting, especially on clothes. In its heart this perfume smells like a fine luxury Indian rose incense (eg those by Pure Incense or Sacred Elephant). Spicy resinic rose in the drydown. Lovely.

Stunning in its simplicity. A pure, angelic fragrance that recreates what it is like to put your nose into a jar of fresh church incense. As you inhale you get a deep, sensual rose with a waxy, redolent myrrh and bright, lemony elemi. Somewhere I detect the vague hint of plastic, but not as shrill as the varnish note in Opus X which has similarities. This is more demure, refined and the texture is like a soothing milk balm. Love it.

i love this perfume. Smells like POAL but to my nose, a better version. Very long lasting, great sillage and interesting drydown. the smell exudes luxury, a nice rose thats not too rosy and sweet when the incense and myrrh join the party to create a new character. Not your ordinary smell but you stand apart from others. Super longlasting and sillage. Expensive but you get the rewards. I bought it finally!

Love at first sniff! It reminds me of scented rosaries. It's simple but smells luxurious. Not sweet or jammy and no green notes. It's bold and will definitely get you noticed. Think like a vintage rose but with other elements to make it modern. It's unisex but I think it will smell absolutely divine on a man. Long lasting and strong sillage. A good to have for rose lovers.

I tried this today and thought I had found THE ONE. It smells exactly like my favourite incense does unburnt (I keep the boxes in my drawers to scent my clothes), only richer. Then, alas, I saw the price tag. I don't understand how it can cost so much when it could probably be replicated with Lush's Rose jam + the resin essential oils... maybe I'll try that.

Mature, elegant, mysterious scent, I can imagine Polly from peaky blinders wearing it. Dark, resinous , dense red rose, with all its slight sour velvety melody of a violin. Puts me in mature, feminine mood and brings up the desire to decorate myself to look opulent ) although I can see it on men also, but then more formal evening outfit.

Devine, luxurious and elegant. I sprayed this on myself today and was transferred to the palace of Versailles immediately. That’s how expensive I feel. Definitely getting a full bottle of this soon. Long lasting and I kept getting whiffs of it during the day. A true masterpiece in a bottle.

What a beautiful rose water scent! it’s very powerful too. what you want more than this?! Don’t fool by the other notes, this is 85% about the rose water. ( The other notes all to getter create a very realistic rose water scent ) And that’s magnificent. 9/10