Wow, Justin.... I am so flattered that you have dedicated an entire video to my work. It is so nice to hear that you are enjoying my creations. I cannot thank you enough! Rx
Hi Roja, I just received my order today from Roja Parfums i bought 5 Atomisers. Heritage, Parfum De La Nuit 3, Sweetie Aoud Parfum, A Midsummer Dream Eau De Parfum, Fortnum & Mason Taif Aoud Parfum and Parfum Cologne Vial Set. My goodness! i love them all. I cant wait to order some more. wow!!! Amazing!
Hi JC it’s me Jeff again... Roja definitely one of the best perfume houses nowadays and that Roja himself commented your review it’s just amazing, that confirms once again your influence on the subject as one of the most important reviewers today. Keep going and those intros are fabulous as well. 😉👍🏼 Thanks a lot to both of you ( You and Mr. Roja ).
Once you’ve sampled Roja Parfums, its hard to look anywhere else for fragrance. Roja’s creations are pure genius! Would love to see your list for women.
I tried a couple of "inspirations" of Elysium before I tried the real thing. After a couple of decants, I just had to purchase a full bottle. I've only tried a couple of other niche brands. And definitely appreciate some of the compositions and blending. But, Elysium literally brings me joy every time I spray it. That being said I have no idea what Roja to try next. (So many of them sound really, really good)🤷🏾♂️/🤦🏾♂️
October 2024 is my first Roja Dove purchase, Burlington 1819. It smells pretty good. I really like the grapefruit smell. It's still warm here in the Atlanta Ga area. Ill give it some good wear until Thanksgiving. Ill let you know
A MAJOR player in the the world of parfums....Mr Roja Dove. A true master at the craft. Great list JC! You're definitely going to pay top dollar for these premium bad boys, but they just ooze quality and excellence. I have Oligarch and A Midsummer Dream in my meager collection that I absolutely adore. Stay up and stay safe bro!
Just discovered your channel, you seem like the perfect commentator/ reviewer for this topic, this video is almost ASMR, it’s quite wonderful to listen to
I got a decant of Burlington 1819 and I have been smitten since. It's so bright, sparkling and beautiful. Always makes me smile when I smell it. In Malaysia, you can't import fragrances unless you have a permit so I have been on the search for a good 2 years. After years of decants, I finally had the chance to buy it and I am so happy. I can't wait to receive it. It's definitely my niche signature of choice.
The opening of burlington 1819 is truely unmatched, but the drydown is, at least on my skin and to my nose, just too similar to a Tygar or even Turathi Blue. I dont get the experience of complexity that I get from many other Roja creations. I envy those that get to enjoy this scent more. Godspeed mate.
The first video I’ve seen of you just subscribed such an in depth video fragrance to this amazing house look forward too watching more content thanks from England 🏴
I've only tried Danger, as soon as I put it on, I decided to only wear it for special occasions, it is so rich and pleasant. I will definitely eventually save up and try some others. It's only rated #5 for you so there's at least 4 more I need to try.
I own most mentioned, but my favorite wasn't on your list, Give Bergdorf Goodman's a try, it's hands down my favorite from the house, and perhaps my all time favorite!??!
I got to smell most of his stuff from my friend that works at Neiman Marcus. He would bring me small decants of them and the only ones I liked were Elysium and Danger. The rest were a little weird for my taste plus nothing I gave a full wear had good performance except for Danger.
I am enjoying - and dare I say loving - Parfum De La Nuit 2 at the present moment. It is warm and sensual... my favorite Roja thus far. Sweetie Aoud is lovely. Creation E is not my favorite; there was something about the blend that did not work well with my chemistry mid-way through. However, I did come to appreciate it on 2nd wear, and it has elevated from a "not for me" to a "nice to have". Now, Diaghilev intrigued me so much I just had to try it, secretly hoping to loved it. While I did not love it at first spray it smells nice, and its beauty shines as it unfolds over time. It is magnificent in the dry down, and gorgeous in the end on my skin. I'm looking forward to trying Amber Aoud and A Midsummer Dream. You now have me curious about Oligarch, so I will need to get a sample. I agree that it is futile to try and describe Roja's with words. For me it's about the way it makes me feel, and the overall journey these fragrance's take me on.
I have a number of the 7.5's too. No bottles yet , but I do very much like Roja's Vetiver. He released a nice discovery sample set for a decent price. Kudos to Roja for that. Thanks for the upload. _flight of the bumble bee_
I love Oligarch but i also love Terre d’ Hermes i always battle what i should wear 😂 I don‘t find them similar Oligarch is more smother creamier with the citrus and i have the feeling that is more for 30+ and older THD rougher louder with the Grapefruit and also more for mature men but you can easily wear it in a young age when you bring the aura with it But Both are awesome -You think that a younger guy would be better with Oligarch or THD ? -Which one do you like more ? -Do you find Oligarch „better“ then THD? -And do you think that you can pull off Oligarch all year around like THD ?
They are both wonderful, and only slightly similar to me. I find Oligarch to be fruitier than TDH, and therefore sweeter. But definitely masculine. I prefer Oligarch a little more because it is more complex.
Nice Flight of the Bumblebee! Great video. I've only tried my Enigma and Burlington 1819 and decants of Danger and Diaghilev. I love them all. So perfectly blended. I will be buying as many as I can.
I can see that a little bit this to me has a little more lemony touch and is refined and ultra smooth. I think more in the line of Givenchy Gentlemen cologne or Guerlain Ideal cologne but better on both accounts
I've been wanting to dive into Roja parfums for awhile now. I've tried Elysium which smells great! I could totally see why you speak so highly of it! Btw I don't know about anyone else, I was made fresher by a factor of 30 rather then 10.... 😆😝
I was curious to check out Roja dove at a store so I went and checked them out. I tested most of his frags and it seems like his fragrances are Middle Eastern and guerlain inspired. They are made with great quality and smell fantastic and now I understand why they are priced so high. I definitely believe they are made with good materials and oils. I will purchase Diaghilev one day as that was one of my favourites
Great list Justin. I really like Burlington as well. My only minor complaint is that in the dry down it starts to have a slight body odor effect due to the cumin. Have you noticed that?
One of the best perfume hse. intoductions I've seen. Really enjoyed your presentation and critical comments. Fetish is my favourite RD but absolutely agree its an acquired taste. Very interesting to hear your comments on the cologne vs parfum strength as well. I also buy the 7.5 ml samples. A great way to get a really good idea of the scent before you 'pull the trigger' on a full bottle. Love Amber Aoud but already have Sahraa Oud by Fragrance Du Bois. Gonna try Burlington 1819 on your recommendation. Many thanks. Best wishes.
Great video extremely detailed appreciate that. Roja is awesome house Danger Creation-E Scandal Elysium The parfum cologne edition ,Anything else would be uncivilized 😎. Keep up the awesome work beloved👍🏼
I have not smelled many, but if what I have smelled, I like Danger Parfum the best. I also own Enigma, Elysium, and Scandal in the Parfum Cologne version. They are all great fragrances!
Glad to hear your straight to the point description on Diaghelev - just mentioning animalic usually doesn’t describe a scent well for me because that could refer to a myriad of facets. Thanks for the vid JC
Very classy and expensive house. I love listening to Roja on UA-cam talk about fragrances. I have a few of his and my favorite in order are 1)Creation E (both versions) 2) Reckless Pour Homme 3) Fetish Pour Homme 4) Oceania 5) Diaghilev 6) Scandal Parfum colonge 7) Elysium Parfum Colonge (smells great but I get terrible performance with it) 8) Danger Pour homme 9) "O" (only one i really don't like. Too feminine)
My favorite Roja is Sultanate Of Oman ! That Royal Green Hajari Incense in there is just Magical. An Oud you could potentially wear in all weather. Just Bad Azz ! ( Did Monette name it's custom cornet after Mr.Dove's scents...?? I thought that would be really cool... More likely it's honoring Indian Monarchs. Either way, your sounding good! Keep up the Good Work, Playa... (don't recall if I've mentioned this before? You resemble one of the Harper Brothers... of late 80's-early 90's tradition jazz notoriety... Honors & Respects 😬
I gotta try that one! Not familiar. I don't believe that David Monette knows anything about Roja Parfums 😆 Nobody has ever given me that comparison, that's funny! Thanks Mosiah.
Great list, Justin. I've tried many of these, and love Danger, Scandal, Oligarch. Admire Creation E, but not my style. I've heard Fetish is Roja's take on Hermes Bel Ami. I love Bel Ami, but haven't tried Fetish. Curious about that one.
My favorite is definitely A Midsummer Dream. Wow is what my nose picks up 😂😂 Madison Pour Homme is supposedly similar with more depth and complexity. Oligarch is really nice. It reminds me of TdH but it's so much more. TdH is minimalist and Oligarch is all the bells and whistles blended in an extremely high level sophisticated way. I bet when you're geeking out, peeling back the layers and dimensions must be a trip
Flight of the Bumblebee... whew I remember playing that in high school manyyyy years ago. You’re very talented. I still need to smell Roja, I’m so behind lol.
They’re both very different so I can’t compare them! They’re both worth owning because they satisfy different needs. If you want fresh, go with Elysium. If you want sweeter and richer, go with Enigma. 😉
I just came across a partial of Oligarch on a fragrance FB group. I immediately thought of you when I bought it because I’ve heard you mention it a lot in other videos. Watching this video, I didn’t realize it was your favorite (at the time you filmed this review), so I was pleasantly surprised when you name it your number one Roja. Lol. That being said, since you filmed this 7 months ago, where would you rank Oligarch now? It was a blind buy for me, but at the price I got it for, I couldn’t pass it up. Lol. Great review, my man. Holla.
It's little embracing I have been collecting for 4 years now and I don't own any Rojas but I will definitely be purchasing a bottle this year. I just have not decided which yet. Elysium I find from sampling is basically if Aventus and EROLFA had a baby together. Which is kinda cool but idk if I need it. Enigma is really nice but I already own amouage overture man which is basically the same scent DNA, but with a slight twist and I kinda think I prefer Overture man. I am leaning between vetiver and scandal. I am a big lover of vetiver as a note , I have a bunch of vetivers already but I really like it. I am leaning towards original formulation but I also like scandal a lot as well, the scandal parfum-cologne is really vibing with me. I cannot decide
hello justin! as i make my way further into the fragrance hobby and further through your catalogue, im thinking more and more id love to try this house, where would you suggest i check out if i want the biggest selection of roja thats available in discovery atomizers? thanks for your time and effort as always!🙏🏽💎
The official Roja website has discover atomizers. Beyond that you can find a large collection at www.decantx.com (don’t forget to use the code STAYFRESH17 for a discount).
You're killing me with this video, Justin! Roja is my favourite house and I'd love to have all these you're showing. I'm thinking of treating myself with a new full bottle to celebrate my first 1k. I want to try Diaghilev sooo badly!!! Thanks for sharing, my friend. Much love to you up there! Peace! ✌🏻 #FreshSquad Small edit: We agree on the favourite: Oligarch! I'm so happy to have a full bottle signed b Roja himself. A treasure to me!
Ok! Going to a wedding in October. It will be rainy and cold here in Seattle, WA. It will be indoors of course. I'm 6' 6", I'll be wearing a suit. Which Roja would you scent would you recommend? That scent needs to match my stature. Gotta have that project as well. I will be at the wedding as a groomsman. Thanks
@@stayfreshproductions Appreciate you, sir! No, I'll blind buy. Yessssss, I know what you say in your videos. I've bought several fragrances off on your recommendation.
First time checking you out and I love your take on the family of Roja. I have a few of them and am waiting for the complete discovery line. But you asked what is our favorites and I have to say hands down it is Perfum de la Nuit 3! OMG this stuff is ultimate sexy in a bottle. If you get a chance to sample it do it. I know for a fact that they are hard to come by so if you stumble across a bottle, buy it no matte what if you like it.
@@stayfreshproductions They are absolutely intriguing. I am really just jumping on this train. I wore Creed and Replica scents for a long time. Stumble across Creation-E and Five Delicieuse scents and I have been full steam ahead since. I actually collect spirits and am a art photographer, so the creative nature of parfumes has completely drawn me in. Looking forward on your take on the PDLN collection.
Justin, I just discovered Arabian Oud. I know they have a store in NY. Have you tried any other the fragrances? I love Al Rubban and just found out they have a store here in DC. Going to hit them up today to get my nose on. I would like to see you do a segment on their products if you ever get a chance.
Great review and perspective as always sir. I really wish more could appreciate the depth of what you bring to fragrance on your channel. There are two common things that I continually here said about Roja fragrances. 1. I wasn't a fan of it the first time I smelled it. 2. It's just too expensive. Although the nose Knows what it knows, I feel the complexity of his creations are straight artistic. I've had a few ah-haa moments with a later revisit of many of his fragrances. It's almost as if your nose has to catch up to finished product. Even though I don't wear it much, I think Oligarch is the most mind-blowing to me as well. I also like A Midsummer Dream. But he has so many creations across the board, that my top 10 changes on a regular. And I also agree that if you understand and appreciate finer things, you'll pay for it. 👍🏽
Thanks for your very thoughtful comment, Tommy. I totally agree with you. He truly creates refinement and quality through his fragrances, and sometimes we have to mature into them. I can definitely speak to that. Diaghilev was an instant no for me when I first smelled it, but now I find it so intriguing.
Hello Justin, how are you? Great job on the video! I'm digging the list. I don't own a ROJA but as usual you have inspired me. BTW did you mention performance projection and longevity?? Stay safe brother
Just purchsed Burlington 1819...its 🔥🔥🔥🔥...is Oligarch similar to Terre d'hermes...I samples Oligarch & its awesome but I never tried Terre d'hermes original but I have tried Fraiche version
Ohhh I love Fetish last 24 hours on my skin even after shower I can still smell it, right now it's my favorite Roja from what I've tried, second Danger and third Creation E, I need to try Great Britain, the Aouds, and Sweetie Aoud. Fantastic Review JC, Thanks!!!
I'm late to the party but I love Roja Parfums,especially buying directly from there site they give u a nice size sample with your purchase my next is sweetie aoud
After I saw that harrod exclusive pour home had an atomizer I then thought the cologne was cheap and I no longer what to buy it is something wrong with me ?
Hey Kevin I was wondering if elysium and vetiver it’s in the same category? I don’t like having duplicate scent. For the pricing I’m paying I’d rather utilize that money from ROJA’s collection.
Hey Eugene! Just so you know, my name is Justin. 😉 They don't smell the same at all! While Elysium does have vetiver in it, both scents have different types of fresh profiles.
Thank you. By the way some of the fragrances you showed on utube and I cannot find them at neiman Marcus or Bloomingdale’s. I was very curious with Apex, Oceania, and oligarch.
JC, my guy! Knocked it out the park once again! Great breakdowns as always. Roja Dove is no doubt one of if not the arguably best perfumer's in the game. Keep doing your thing brother! 👊🙌 #FreshSquadInTheHouse
hi Justin, whats up? i need a tip from you! i got a tester from Oligarch and my brother and i like to buy a brand new Roja Oligarch! but the problem is, i cant find anyone here for Germany ore Europa who can delivery hmm?! on the Roja Homepage it says, it is not available...
Hm...I'm not sure if I can help you there. I'm not familiar with distributors in the Europe, and Roja's fragrances are usually most available from him directly. Maybe he will get more in stock!
Hey nice revieuw about the roja but how long must i wait that i have a sample on the roja website i life in the netherlands how long is it that the sample arrived by my home ???
Whats the best unisex scent from Roja? I want to get a Roja but here they dont have samples or testers, can you suggest a few? I have a sample of Enigma and im not too crazy about it
Hello Justin, I know you have a bottle of Meleg Perfumes. Just received 2 bottles from Matthew: Meleg Fougere ( brand new fragrance) and Golden Gai. As for Roja fragrances: can’t seem to find stores here in Montreal that sell that niche brand... “sigh”
Hey j Recently subscribed from the UK great video man ! bin waiting for some one to give oligarch some love not many UA-cam reviewers on it tbh i also own Oceania.... elysium....reckless and my current fav burlington 1819 Just wanted to mention I'm an average working class Joe and felt compelled to save my hard earned penny's well pounds to purchase these wonderfull roja creations That's how much I love these fragrances
I’ve been getting more into this house recently. Some might question the prices, but I think they are worth it 💯 Edit: Enigma is my #1, Sweetie Aoud is my #2.
Justin, i get confused with the term fougere please help me out. I initially crossed out roja as it costs an arm and a leg but your review of oligarch in this video and in a previous one made me reconsider. I do like barbershop, so which is more fougere danger or scandal? I ask this because both have oakmoss and lavander. Should you answer, ill narrow down my choice to oligarch and the more fougere between danger and scandal. Thank you in advance!
Great question, Edgardo. Scandal is definitely more of a fougere than Oligarch. Fougeres tend to be fresh, spicy, herbaceous, mossy, sometimes dry, and woody. Barbershop-style fougeres can have all of those facets but also be sweet and creamy.
@@stayfreshproductions does that also mean that scandal is more fougere than danger? If yes, id try both scandal and oligarch before choosing just one from the house
@@stayfreshproductions to my nose, it's a fairly sharp anamalic chypre...on first sniff, some might associate it with a magic marker, but give it time and you'll start picking out some of the nice floral and woody notes. It's a POWERHOUSE, and I actually like it. It would, at the very least be a fun thing to check out
Wow, Justin.... I am so flattered that you have dedicated an entire video to my work. It is so nice to hear that you are enjoying my creations. I cannot thank you enough! Rx
Roja, it was my pleasure! I'd planned to do this video for ages, and finally have more than a few of your perfumes to talk about. Thank you!
Wow the man himself commented on your vid lol
Hi Roja, I just received my order today from Roja Parfums i bought 5 Atomisers.
Heritage, Parfum De La Nuit 3, Sweetie Aoud Parfum, A Midsummer Dream Eau De Parfum, Fortnum & Mason Taif Aoud Parfum and Parfum Cologne Vial Set. My goodness! i love them all. I cant wait to order some more. wow!!! Amazing!
Wow roja messaged you that is amazing and I'm sure a great feeling
@@terrysmiles8599 Please tell me you’re joking. Overture and Interlude are by Amouage, not Roja Parfums…
You know you’ve hit the pinnacle of the fragrance world when you have a top ten Roja list. Well done J.
Lol! I suppose! The growth continues...
Hi JC it’s me Jeff again... Roja definitely one of the best perfume houses nowadays and that Roja himself commented your review it’s just amazing, that confirms once again your influence on the subject as one of the most important reviewers today. Keep going and those intros are fabulous as well. 😉👍🏼
Thanks a lot to both of you ( You and Mr. Roja ).
Thank you Jeff! I love Roja's fragrances as well!
Was your just here
Once you’ve sampled Roja Parfums, its hard to look anywhere else for fragrance. Roja’s creations are pure genius! Would love to see your list for women.
Agreed, Elizabeth! I recently did a video sharing my gf's favorite fragrances to wear, and Roja made the list!
I tried a couple of "inspirations" of Elysium before I tried the real thing.
After a couple of decants, I just had to purchase a full bottle.
I've only tried a couple of other niche brands. And definitely appreciate some of the compositions and blending.
But, Elysium literally brings me joy every time I spray it.
That being said I have no idea what Roja to try next.
(So many of them sound really, really good)🤷🏾♂️/🤦🏾♂️
October 2024 is my first Roja Dove purchase, Burlington 1819. It smells pretty good. I really like the grapefruit smell. It's still warm here in the Atlanta Ga area. Ill give it some good wear until Thanksgiving. Ill let you know
I hope you enjoy it!
A MAJOR player in the the world of parfums....Mr Roja Dove. A true master at the craft. Great list JC! You're definitely going to pay top dollar for these premium bad boys, but they just ooze quality and excellence. I have Oligarch and A Midsummer Dream in my meager collection that I absolutely adore. Stay up and stay safe bro!
Midsummer is awesome too! Thanks Jose!
Love me some Roja!! 😍
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Just discovered your channel, you seem like the perfect commentator/ reviewer for this topic, this video is almost ASMR, it’s quite wonderful to listen to
Thank you very much.
Ooh.. that Amber Oud looks lovely and I know it smells just as good as it looks.
Its fantastic!
Speaking of Roja he just came out with a new line of "Essence of Parfum" for his pour femme fragrances!
I saw that! They look great.
My favorite is Reckless (EdP). Picked up Oligarch a couple months ago and must say, you're spot on!
They’re so awesome!
I got a decant of Burlington 1819 and I have been smitten since. It's so bright, sparkling and beautiful. Always makes me smile when I smell it. In Malaysia, you can't import fragrances unless you have a permit so I have been on the search for a good 2 years. After years of decants, I finally had the chance to buy it and I am so happy. I can't wait to receive it. It's definitely my niche signature of choice.
The opening of burlington 1819 is truely unmatched, but the drydown is, at least on my skin and to my nose, just too similar to a Tygar or even Turathi Blue.
I dont get the experience of complexity that I get from many other Roja creations. I envy those that get to enjoy this scent more.
Godspeed mate.
I ordered a full bottle which I’ll receive soon. I’m looking for a unique summer scent I hopeee it’s gonna be unique enough
I have some Roja fragrances on their way to me from 🇬🇧. I can’t wait, gardenia is one of them
Enjoy!
There are definitely some amazing fragrances from this house. My overall favorite is the Creation E Parfum Cologne.
Good choice!
The first video I’ve seen of you just subscribed such an in depth video fragrance to this amazing house look forward too watching more content thanks from England 🏴
Thank you so much, Jack!
Great list BTW and so happy Fetish was on there... highly underrated IMO.
Thank you!
Your the only person that Ive ever heard use the words provocative and urine in the same sentence :) I love diagalev.
A diaghilev shower 😂
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Stay Fresh Productions Baby!!! "Flight of the Bumble Bee"
Yessir! Thanks bro!
I've only tried Danger, as soon as I put it on, I decided to only wear it for special occasions, it is so rich and pleasant. I will definitely eventually save up and try some others. It's only rated #5 for you so there's at least 4 more I need to try.
I agree, it's awesome! The others here are fantastic too.
The Vetiver Parfu Cologne Bottle is by far the most beautiful flacon :D Love that dark dreen and in generel the rojoa flacon design
I own most mentioned, but my favorite wasn't on your list, Give Bergdorf Goodman's a try, it's hands down my favorite from the house, and perhaps my all time favorite!??!
I got to smell most of his stuff from my friend that works at Neiman Marcus. He would bring me small decants of them and the only ones I liked were Elysium and Danger. The rest were a little weird for my taste plus nothing I gave a full wear had good performance except for Danger.
I am enjoying - and dare I say loving - Parfum De La Nuit 2 at the present moment. It is warm and sensual... my favorite Roja thus far. Sweetie Aoud is lovely. Creation E is not my favorite; there was something about the blend that did not work well with my chemistry mid-way through. However, I did come to appreciate it on 2nd wear, and it has elevated from a "not for me" to a "nice to have". Now, Diaghilev intrigued me so much I just had to try it, secretly hoping to loved it. While I did not love it at first spray it smells nice, and its beauty shines as it unfolds over time. It is magnificent in the dry down, and gorgeous in the end on my skin. I'm looking forward to trying Amber Aoud and A Midsummer Dream. You now have me curious about Oligarch, so I will need to get a sample. I agree that it is futile to try and describe Roja's with words. For me it's about the way it makes me feel, and the overall journey these fragrance's take me on.
I still need to try the PDLN collection! Some other great picks, Tiffany! I love Midsummer as well.
Oligarch (Isola Blu) is awesome if you want something fresh but with more depth. Really smooth.
I have a number of the 7.5's too. No bottles yet , but I do very much like Roja's Vetiver.
He released a nice discovery sample set for a decent price.
Kudos to Roja for that.
Thanks for the upload.
_flight of the bumble bee_
Thank you! Those 7.5's come in handy. :)
I love Oligarch but i also love Terre d’ Hermes i always battle what i should wear 😂
I don‘t find them similar Oligarch is more smother creamier with the citrus and i have the feeling that is more for 30+ and older
THD rougher louder with the Grapefruit and also more for mature men but you can easily wear it in a young age when you bring the aura with it
But Both are awesome
-You think that a younger guy would be better with Oligarch or THD ?
-Which one do you like more ?
-Do you find Oligarch „better“ then THD?
-And do you think that you can pull off Oligarch all year around like THD ?
They are both wonderful, and only slightly similar to me. I find Oligarch to be fruitier than TDH, and therefore sweeter. But definitely masculine. I prefer Oligarch a little more because it is more complex.
Dang pretty awesome video, been wanting to try these for a while but so so expensive lol probably will try the travel sizes, good stuff man!
Thanks Chris! I hope you can try some of them.
Nice Flight of the Bumblebee! Great video. I've only tried my Enigma and Burlington 1819 and decants of Danger and Diaghilev. I love them all. So perfectly blended. I will be buying as many as I can.
Thanks Mare! They're so well-blended.
And I'd love to try Oligarch next. Sounds amazing.
I'm interested in looking into the house of Roja. Excellent reviews as alway Justin!
I hope you can try them! Thank you Gareth!
Nice review Justin! Just picked up Amouage Overture Man & Creation E Enigma Cologne! Blind buying it but no by the reviews it will be good!
Great 📹 and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try out this 🏠 and have a blessed day
My favorite is Danger, but I absolutely love Elysium, Creation-E and Scandal
Great picks, Sherman!
Great video, picked up Oligarch last year. Perfect scent!
It's so good! Thanks T!
Does it really smell like Terre d'hermes
I can see that a little bit this to me has a little more lemony touch and is refined and ultra smooth. I think more in the line of Givenchy Gentlemen cologne or Guerlain Ideal cologne but better on both accounts
Great video I like that last one I think I’m gonna give it a try
I hope you can try it. Thanks Mike
I've been wanting to dive into Roja parfums for awhile now. I've tried Elysium which smells great! I could totally see why you speak so highly of it! Btw I don't know about anyone else, I was made fresher by a factor of 30 rather then 10.... 😆😝
Love his Vetiver. Very much like Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver, but more refined.
@@voltaire5427 I concur
Haha! You're so fresh!
I was curious to check out Roja dove at a store so I went and checked them out. I tested most of his frags and it seems like his fragrances are Middle Eastern and guerlain inspired. They are made with great quality and smell fantastic and now I understand why they are priced so high. I definitely believe they are made with good materials and oils. I will purchase Diaghilev one day as that was one of my favourites
Nice! Yes they are definitely high quality
Where did you find them to smell in person?
@@miamitreo in the uk I went to harrods
Maaaaaaan, thats a quality channel about fragrances
Thank you
Just the video I was looking for, thank you JC my man!
Thanks!!
Great review I’ve been looking forward to try this house I’ve heard such great things I think my first buy will be creation e
Your number 1 is my number 1 Justin excellent choice. My other favourite is vetiver but the parfum version very good stuff.
Great list Justin. I really like Burlington as well. My only minor complaint is that in the dry down it starts to have a slight body odor effect due to the cumin. Have you noticed that?
Thank you! Cumin seems to do fine on my skin so I haven't noticed it! But I know many people are sensitive to it.
Great list! I love Elysium and Oligarch. My girlfriend loves Elixir.
Thanks Peter! Great choices.
One of the best perfume hse. intoductions I've seen. Really enjoyed your presentation and critical comments. Fetish is my favourite RD but absolutely agree its an acquired taste. Very interesting to hear your comments on the cologne vs parfum strength as well. I also buy the 7.5 ml samples. A great way to get a really good idea of the scent before you 'pull the trigger' on a full bottle. Love Amber Aoud but already have Sahraa Oud by Fragrance Du Bois. Gonna try Burlington 1819 on your recommendation. Many thanks. Best wishes.
Thank you Toby!
Danger and Amber Oud are it for me. Danger is more versatile, but AO is amazing when I'm in the mood to smell it.
I feel you!
Fab content as always my good man! I've only just started to explore Roja's work and at the mo my favs are Roja Haute Lux and Sweetie Aoud
Thanks Jamie! Sweetie Aoud is great
Great video extremely detailed appreciate that. Roja is awesome house
Danger
Creation-E
Scandal
Elysium
The parfum cologne edition ,Anything else would be uncivilized 😎.
Keep up the awesome work beloved👍🏼
Thank you!
I have not smelled many, but if what I have smelled, I like Danger Parfum the best. I also own Enigma, Elysium, and Scandal in the Parfum Cologne version. They are all great fragrances!
Great picks Antoine!
Glad to hear your straight to the point description on Diaghelev - just mentioning animalic usually doesn’t describe a scent well for me because that could refer to a myriad of facets. Thanks for the vid JC
My pleasure!
Kevin does the oligarch comes in cologne version.?All these parfum showed us gave more options and awareness when I go to NEIMAN Marcus. Great video.
It doesn't come in a cologne version! And my name is Justin. :)
Very classy and expensive house. I love listening to Roja on UA-cam talk about fragrances. I have a few of his and my favorite in order are
1)Creation E (both versions)
2) Reckless Pour Homme
3) Fetish Pour Homme
4) Oceania
5) Diaghilev
6) Scandal Parfum colonge
7) Elysium Parfum Colonge (smells great but I get terrible performance with it)
8) Danger Pour homme
9) "O" (only one i really don't like. Too feminine)
Great choices! I love listening to him talk about fragrances as well!
I’m just finding myself over the last year getting into niche . Love your videos ! Do you know where I can find Oligarch!?
Thank you! Oligarch is not available at the moment...it might come back later this year or next year, hopefully.
My favorite Roja is Sultanate Of Oman ! That Royal Green Hajari Incense in there is just Magical. An Oud you could potentially wear in all weather. Just Bad Azz ! ( Did Monette name it's custom cornet after Mr.Dove's scents...?? I thought that would be really cool... More likely it's honoring Indian Monarchs. Either way, your sounding good! Keep up the Good Work, Playa... (don't recall if I've mentioned this before? You resemble one of the Harper Brothers... of late 80's-early 90's tradition jazz notoriety... Honors & Respects 😬
I gotta try that one! Not familiar.
I don't believe that David Monette knows anything about Roja Parfums 😆
Nobody has ever given me that comparison, that's funny! Thanks Mosiah.
My favourite so far is 51 pour femme . Enjoying your chanel ❤❤
Thank you! That's a good one! I gifted it to my mom.
Those notes are worth noting!
Very cool!
Ok, baller! Lol! That's a lot of Roja's! I only own one but am tempted to buy Creation-E. I've only sampled a few, though. Great list, Justin!
Haha! The baller persona is a front, trust me 😅
Which one do you own?
@@stayfreshproductions I have 51. It's very feminine and sophisticated, unlike me, so I don't wear it often. Lol!
Hahaha! 51 is nice, I think I gifted it to my mom!
Great list, Justin. I've tried many of these, and love Danger, Scandal, Oligarch. Admire Creation E, but not my style. I've heard Fetish is Roja's take on Hermes Bel Ami. I love Bel Ami, but haven't tried Fetish. Curious about that one.
I'd recommend trying Fetish if you can.
Roja also created the amazing scent from Pure Distance “M”. My favorite of the trio of Fetish, Bel Ami, and M. Although, vintage Bel Ami, still rules.
My favorite is definitely A Midsummer Dream. Wow is what my nose picks up 😂😂 Madison Pour Homme is supposedly similar with more depth and complexity.
Oligarch is really nice. It reminds me of TdH but it's so much more. TdH is minimalist and Oligarch is all the bells and whistles blended in an extremely high level sophisticated way. I bet when you're geeking out, peeling back the layers and dimensions must be a trip
Midsummer is amazing!!
Flight of the Bumblebee... whew I remember playing that in high school manyyyy years ago. You’re very talented. I still need to smell Roja, I’m so behind lol.
Thank you Alia! I hope you can try Roja sometime.
As well as Elysium Which of the two do you like best
They’re both very different so I can’t compare them! They’re both worth owning because they satisfy different needs. If you want fresh, go with Elysium. If you want sweeter and richer, go with Enigma. 😉
I just came across a partial of Oligarch on a fragrance FB group. I immediately thought of you when I bought it because I’ve heard you mention it a lot in other videos. Watching this video, I didn’t realize it was your favorite (at the time you filmed this review), so I was pleasantly surprised when you name it your number one Roja. Lol. That being said, since you filmed this 7 months ago, where would you rank Oligarch now? It was a blind buy for me, but at the price I got it for, I couldn’t pass it up. Lol. Great review, my man. Holla.
Man, I still love Oligarch. It's in my top 3.
I’ll definitely check out that oceanjania. Glad saw your video. ✌🏽👍
It's little embracing I have been collecting for 4 years now and I don't own any Rojas but I will definitely be purchasing a bottle this year. I just have not decided which yet. Elysium I find from sampling is basically if Aventus and EROLFA had a baby together. Which is kinda cool but idk if I need it. Enigma is really nice but I already own amouage overture man which is basically the same scent DNA, but with a slight twist and I kinda think I prefer Overture man. I am leaning between vetiver and scandal. I am a big lover of vetiver as a note , I have a bunch of vetivers already but I really like it. I am leaning towards original formulation but
I also like scandal a lot as well, the scandal parfum-cologne is really vibing with me. I cannot decide
Not embarrassing at all! We all have our brands we haven't tried yet.I'd say check out Vetiver. I'm glad Scandal PC works for you
I liked the Parfum Cologne for Enigma, but the Parfum? Wow. The small differences make a big difference. Gotta give it a try!
Yes I really need to try it again!
hello justin! as i make my way further into the fragrance hobby and further through your catalogue, im thinking more and more id love to try this house, where would you suggest i check out if i want the biggest selection of roja thats available in discovery atomizers?
thanks for your time and effort as always!🙏🏽💎
The official Roja website has discover atomizers. Beyond that you can find a large collection at www.decantx.com (don’t forget to use the code STAYFRESH17 for a discount).
You're killing me with this video, Justin! Roja is my favourite house and I'd love to have all these you're showing. I'm thinking of treating myself with a new full bottle to celebrate my first 1k. I want to try Diaghilev sooo badly!!! Thanks for sharing, my friend. Much love to you up there! Peace! ✌🏻 #FreshSquad
Small edit: We agree on the favourite: Oligarch! I'm so happy to have a full bottle signed b Roja himself. A treasure to me!
Ok!
Going to a wedding in October. It will be rainy and cold here in Seattle, WA. It will be indoors of course. I'm 6' 6", I'll be wearing a suit. Which Roja would you scent would you recommend? That scent needs to match my stature. Gotta have that project as well. I will be at the wedding as a groomsman.
Thanks
I recommend Reckless Pour Homme or Creation E! Sample if you can.
@@stayfreshproductions
Appreciate you, sir! No, I'll blind buy. Yessssss, I know what you say in your videos. I've bought several fragrances off on your recommendation.
I'm really into Elysium cologne and parfum. Would really love to get Diaghilev. Since you don't like it much would you sell it?
I don't dislike it! I find it very interesting and I'm going to spend more time with it.
I tried with Oligarch…I really did lol it just smells too pissy on me 🤦🏾♂️😂
Enigma is one that has sparked my interest.
Man, I hafta get this... So many people are talking on this col-lagnee
First time checking you out and I love your take on the family of Roja. I have a few of them and am waiting for the complete discovery line. But you asked what is our favorites and I have to say hands down it is Perfum de la Nuit 3! OMG this stuff is ultimate sexy in a bottle. If you get a chance to sample it do it. I know for a fact that they are hard to come by so if you stumble across a bottle, buy it no matte what if you like it.
Thanks so much Eric!! I still gotta try the PDLN collection, I hear they are all stunners!
@@stayfreshproductions They are absolutely intriguing. I am really just jumping on this train. I wore Creed and Replica scents for a long time. Stumble across Creation-E and Five Delicieuse scents and I have been full steam ahead since. I actually collect spirits and am a art photographer, so the creative nature of parfumes has completely drawn me in. Looking forward on your take on the PDLN collection.
Justin, I just discovered Arabian Oud. I know they have a store in NY. Have you tried any other the fragrances? I love Al Rubban and just found out they have a store here in DC. Going to hit them up today to get my nose on. I would like to see you do a segment on their products if you ever get a chance.
I've only smelled Ellisium and you can't go wrong with it Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Great review and perspective as always sir. I really wish more could appreciate the depth of what you bring to fragrance on your channel.
There are two common things that I continually here said about Roja fragrances.
1. I wasn't a fan of it the first time I smelled it.
2. It's just too expensive.
Although the nose Knows what it knows, I feel the complexity of his creations are straight artistic.
I've had a few ah-haa moments with a later revisit of many of his fragrances.
It's almost as if your nose has to catch up to finished product.
Even though I don't wear it much, I think Oligarch is the most mind-blowing to me as well. I also like A Midsummer Dream. But he has so many creations across the board, that my top 10 changes on a regular.
And I also agree that if you understand and appreciate finer things, you'll pay for it. 👍🏽
Thanks for your very thoughtful comment, Tommy. I totally agree with you. He truly creates refinement and quality through his fragrances, and sometimes we have to mature into them. I can definitely speak to that. Diaghilev was an instant no for me when I first smelled it, but now I find it so intriguing.
Roja Dove Elysium is the Creed Aventus killer.
I also love the Roja Dove Midsummer Night Dream fragrance.
Midsummer Night Dream is also beautiful!
Hello Justin, how are you? Great job on the video! I'm digging the list. I don't own a ROJA but as usual you have inspired me. BTW did you mention performance projection and longevity?? Stay safe brother
Thanks Graham! Performance is great on all of them for me, but it’s subjective! Your mileage will vary 😉
Just purchsed Burlington 1819...its 🔥🔥🔥🔥...is Oligarch similar to Terre d'hermes...I samples Oligarch & its awesome but I never tried Terre d'hermes original but I have tried Fraiche version
I love Diaghilev and Enigma but, I’ll take “Great Britain” FTW. That leather note... 👌🏾
Nice video Justin. Would you say creation-E (Enigma) is mass pleasing?
No! Haha, its very unique, sample it first
Ohhh I love Fetish last 24 hours on my skin even after shower I can still smell it, right now it's my favorite Roja from what I've tried, second Danger and third Creation E, I need to try Great Britain, the Aouds, and Sweetie Aoud. Fantastic Review JC, Thanks!!!
It's such a powerhouse! I need to try Great Britain. Thanks Carlos!
Thanks for sharing I currently have some Elysium but I want to sample some more how do I get some small sample boxes like that
You can get discovery vials from their website
@@stayfreshproductions thanks Justin
Fantabulous intro and technique just wow.also remarkable list
Thank you brother
I'm late to the party but I love Roja Parfums,especially buying directly from there site they give u a nice size sample with your purchase my next is sweetie aoud
Sweetie Aoud is amazing!
Hello. I think my favourite from this house is United Arab Emirates, probably followed by Enigma pour Homme Parfum.
I need to try UAE.
im coming here after 4 month thank for the video man! keep the channel growing!
Thank you!!
Tempted to try Roja Scandal being that it seems like a citrusy, but aromatic masculine barbershop scent with a modern luxurious touch
It's phenomenal!
looking to get either elysium or oligarch… any recommendations on which one to get?
Sample both and see which one you like more. I like Oligarch more
@@stayfreshproductions Alright will do! Thank you so much Justin! Keep putting out those amazing vids! Best from me 👍
After I saw that harrod exclusive pour home had an atomizer I then thought the cologne was cheap and I no longer what to buy it is something wrong with me ?
Great video! I’m surprised I don’t see more of the ‘Gulf Collection’ Personally I’m in love with UAE 🇦🇪. AN absolute stunner!
Thanks! Haven't tried any of them yet!
Hey Kevin I was wondering if elysium and vetiver it’s in the same category? I don’t like having duplicate scent. For the pricing I’m paying I’d rather utilize that money from ROJA’s collection.
Hey Eugene! Just so you know, my name is Justin. 😉
They don't smell the same at all! While Elysium does have vetiver in it, both scents have different types of fresh profiles.
Thank you. By the way some of the fragrances you showed on utube and I cannot find them at neiman Marcus or Bloomingdale’s. I was very curious with Apex, Oceania, and oligarch.
Justin I missed typed you name because I was watching your video at midnight. 😂
JC, my guy! Knocked it out the park once again! Great breakdowns as always. Roja Dove is no doubt one of if not the arguably best perfumer's in the game. Keep doing your thing brother! 👊🙌 #FreshSquadInTheHouse
Appreciate that bro!
hi Justin, whats up? i need a tip from you! i got a tester from Oligarch and my brother and i like to buy a brand new Roja Oligarch! but the problem is, i cant find anyone here for Germany ore Europa who can delivery hmm?! on the Roja Homepage it says, it is not available...
Hm...I'm not sure if I can help you there. I'm not familiar with distributors in the Europe, and Roja's fragrances are usually most available from him directly. Maybe he will get more in stock!
Hey nice revieuw about the roja but how long must i wait that i have a sample on the roja website i life in the netherlands how long is it that the sample arrived by my home ???
I’m not sure Stefan, hopefully not much longer. The pandemic has caused many delays with shipping all around the world.
@@stayfreshproductions okayy thank you very well for you reaction 😉
Subbed! I love your reactions man, i have a new frag youtuber to binge-watch 🔥
Thanks Jake!! 😊🙏🏾
Nice selection! I like Vetiver, Enigma and also Britannia!
Nice! I gotta try Britannia!
Whats the best unisex scent from Roja? I want to get a Roja but here they dont have samples or testers, can you suggest a few? I have a sample of Enigma and im not too crazy about it
Check out Sweetie Aoud, A Midsummer Dream, and United Arab Emirates.
As this house is NEW to me. I have yet to purchase a fragrance. Thank you.
I hope you're able to try them sometime! Thank you for watching.
Hello Justin,
I know you have a bottle of Meleg Perfumes. Just received 2 bottles from Matthew: Meleg Fougere ( brand new fragrance) and Golden Gai.
As for Roja fragrances: can’t seem to find stores here in Montreal that sell that niche brand... “sigh”
Meleg is great! I'm sorry you can't try Roja in your city...
Elysium parfum is in my top 5 ever I wonder where you rank that
I haven’t spent time with it!
@ aw man gotta get your hands on that one
Hey j Recently subscribed from the UK great video man !
bin waiting for some one to give oligarch some love not many UA-cam reviewers on it tbh
i also own Oceania.... elysium....reckless and my current fav burlington 1819
Just wanted to mention
I'm an average working class Joe and felt compelled to save my hard earned penny's well pounds to purchase these wonderfull roja creations
That's how much I love these fragrances
Thanks for subbing, Danny! They're fantastic fragrances!
I’ve been getting more into this house recently. Some might question the prices, but I think they are worth it 💯
Edit: Enigma is my #1, Sweetie Aoud is my #2.
Sweetie Aoud is awesome!
@@stayfreshproductions is it a pour femme or a pour homme?
@@blankmandastankman I believe it’s unisex!
@@stayfreshproductions that makes sense as to why it’s not listed as pour homme or pour femme
Justin, i get confused with the term fougere please help me out. I initially crossed out roja as it costs an arm and a leg but your review of oligarch in this video and in a previous one made me reconsider. I do like barbershop, so which is more fougere danger or scandal? I ask this because both have oakmoss and lavander. Should you answer, ill narrow down my choice to oligarch and the more fougere between danger and scandal. Thank you in advance!
Great question, Edgardo. Scandal is definitely more of a fougere than Oligarch. Fougeres tend to be fresh, spicy, herbaceous, mossy, sometimes dry, and woody. Barbershop-style fougeres can have all of those facets but also be sweet and creamy.
@@stayfreshproductions does that also mean that scandal is more fougere than danger? If yes, id try both scandal and oligarch before choosing just one from the house
@@edgardozara97 yes, Danger has fougere-like aspects, but Scandal is more of a typical fougere than Danger.
@@stayfreshproductions thank you so much. Now im gonna have to sniff scandal and oligarch to determine which roja id buy. Thank you!!!!
Listening to your description of Diaghilev reminded me a little of Nishane's Unutamam. Have you smelled that one yet?
I haven't smelled it yet! I'm curious!
@@stayfreshproductions to my nose, it's a fairly sharp anamalic chypre...on first sniff, some might associate it with a magic marker, but give it time and you'll start picking out some of the nice floral and woody notes. It's a POWERHOUSE, and I actually like it. It would, at the very least be a fun thing to check out
@@munkeefinkelbeen5395 wow! Sounds interesting...
@@stayfreshproductions it definitely is. Definitely check it out if you get the chance :)
Roja the best fragrance line by far Diaghilev haute perfumerie great Britain and haute luxe my favorites