Can't change alias icon

I've created an alias to a file on my Yosemite desktop. I want to change the icon, so I've found a PNG file I want to use.
When I open the Get Info window for the alias, click the little icon and copy/paste or drag the PNG file there, all I get for an icon is the generic PNG one.
I've tried opening the PNG in Preview and doing Cmd + A then Cmd + C to copy it that way, same result.
I've also tried with a JPG file and an ICNS file, same result (generic icon for each)
I've tried Relaunching Finder and doing killall Finder, didn't fix it,
Late-2013 rMBP with Yosemite 10.10.2.

Thanks for the heads up. Most of my folders are custom icons. However, I have never changed an "alias folder." I've always changed the original folder/icon. If I make an alias of it, the alias is of the custom icon.

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