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Burning Roses Alkemia
by Alkemia Perfumes
Burning Roses Alkemia opens with a compelling, slightly metallic incense note that evokes a headshop or smoky sacred space. The heart reveals a pale, almost marred rose, underscored by labdanum and a nuanced, hot hair-like warmth that adds intrigue but isn’t overpowering. As it settles, the scent rounds out into a layered incense rose—less floral than olfactory, with a balsamic depth and subtle powderiness in the dry down. While the rose is faint and not sweet or traditional, it never fully disappears, and the overall effect is mysterious and evocative rather than straightforward. The perfume possesses a strong sense of atmosphere and mood, ideal for nightwear, and echoes the intensity of Nag Champa incense with a dark, contemplative rosy undercurrent.
Pros
- +Smells deeply atmospheric and unique—exotic incense rose with a smoky, balsamic depth
- +Well-balanced for a dark, introspective aura; not overly sweet or floral
- +Suits night wear and wears well on cooler days, especially autumn and winter
Cons
- −Rose is subtle, barely detectable to some—more incense than rose
- −Sillage is modest, with most finding it intimate or moderate
- −Some feel it’s more a scent of incense than rose, making the name feel misleading