The Perfume Library

NüWa (2013)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums NüWa is a unisex chypre that sets a floral, spicy and woody character against smoky, leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as sitting between the two, with a classic feel. It opens with lemon and bergamot, and a floral heart of rose, jasmine and osmanthus follows. The base is dominated by birch, ambergris, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove, cumin and black pepper adding spice and labdanum and styrax adding resinous warmth. Rochas Femme and Roja Parfums Diaghilev have a close profile.

Scandal Parfum Cologne

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Beguiled (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Beguiled Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in spring, then autumn; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though daily and business use also get votes. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang. In the base, oakmoss, sandalwood and iris bring a woody, powdery, creamy sweetness, with pepper adding a spicy edge.

Mischief (Parfum)

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Mischief is a discontinued unisex perfume that most voters place in spring and summer, with a fresh citrus-floral character and a green chypre feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, yet it also works for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. Grapefruit, bergamot and lemon open it fresh and bright. In the heart, hyacinth, Grasse jasmine, peach and May rose add a soft floral-fruity touch. Vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss in the base leave a sweet, powdery, woody finish.

Vetiver Parfum Cologne

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Vetiver Parfum Cologne is a fresh, green and woody masculine scent built around bergamot, lemon and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Vetiver (Parfum) and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme have a close profile. Citrus opens it brightly: bergamot, lemon and litsea cubeba. In the heart, cistus, jasmine and rose soften that coolness. The base settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness of vetiver, cedar, gaiac wood and oakmoss, with nutmeg and pepper adding spicy warmth.

L'oscar pour Homme

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums L'oscar pour Homme is a masculine scent that pairs grapefruit with cistus and carnation, with a strong green and woody side. It opens with the citrus freshness of grapefruit, then moves into a floral, spicy heart of cistus, mayflower and carnation. The base is led by galbanum, cedarwood, vetiver and oakmoss, with sandalwood and pink pepper alongside. The overall impression is a green, powdery and slightly smoky chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night out, and works at the office too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The Dua Brand Pure London and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 10

9.0

Roja Parfums

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 10 is a unisex chypre-oriental that opens bright with citrus and flowers, then settles into a resinous, spicy, woody base with a touch of smoke; it has been discontinued. Aldehydes, bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright opening. In the heart, violet, May rose, peach and Grasse jasmine add a soft, fruity floral layer. The base is dominated by frankincense, oakmoss, castoreum, vanilla and myrrh, with spice and powdery tones adding a sweet, leathery depth. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer least favoured. It reads as dense and rich, equally at home on men and women. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Qatar have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Parfum

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum is a floral, sweet scent for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. The heart carries the floral line through May rose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom, while peach and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin turn it creamy and powdery, with clove adding a spicy touch. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a third call it classic. Roja Parfums Danger Eau de Parfum and Love share a close profile.

Espresso Aoud

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Espresso Aoud is a unisex scent for evenings and nights out, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by smoky woods. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for a night out or an evening, it also works for leisure, and fewer choose it for the office. It reads equally well on men and women. Roasted coffee and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, while oud and leather add a smoky, leathery weight. Cinnamon and saffron bring spicy warmth, and sandalwood and benzoin hold it together in a resinous, woody finish.

NüWa (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Roja Parfums · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums NüWa Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a bright bergamot and grapefruit opening with a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and rose, settling into a spicy, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't lean hard toward any one occasion: leisure, night out, business and evening sit close together, which suggests it adapts across the day. The top is bergamot and grapefruit, and the heart brings orange blossom, Grasse jasmine and May rose. In the base, pepper, clove and cumin add spice, vanilla, benzoin and Peru balsam bring sweetness and a creamy softness, and sandalwood gives a woody floor. The overall impression is floral, fruity, powdery and sweet. Roja Parfums NüWa (2015) and H - The Exclusive Parfum have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 21

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 21 is a unisex scent that sets bright mandarin orange and grapefruit against jasmine, tuberose and rose, then deepens into frankincense, leather and labdanum. The citrus opens fresh, while Grasse jasmine, tuberose and May rose lead the heart. The base is dominated by frankincense, leather, vanilla and cedarwood: the scent moves from floral toward a spicy, resinous, leathery chypre, with a powdery, earthy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans toward evening and night-out wear. Most read its character as masculine or classic. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

Tea at BG

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Tea at BG is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around citrus and tea, settling into a sweet, spiced warmth. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and basil. The heart is led by tea, violet, rose and blackcurrant, with fig and hay adding a fruity, green depth. In the base, vanilla, amber, saffron and black pepper soften the scent and leave a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters, who score them high. As a unisex scent it reads comfortably on anyone. Omanluxury Wanderlust and The Dua Brand Classic English Tea have a close profile.

Reckless (2023) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Reckless is a fresh citrus scent softened by a floral, sweet and creamy side, aimed at women. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, bergamot and orange open it brightly. Neroli, May rose and Grasse jasmine lead the heart, with geranium alongside. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy finish, while cinnamon and pink pepper add a spicy edge.

Semi-Bespoke 23

8.9

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Semi-Bespoke 24

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 24 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against a sweet, floral heart of May rose, raspberry and almond. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and the sweet, spicy, resinous build stays noticeable through the day. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with lemon and bergamot in a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, May rose, wisteria, raspberry and almond form a floral, fruity sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, resinous warmth of musk, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean, with pepper and cumin adding a spicy edge.

Madison pour Femme

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, then softens into heliotrope, violet and vanilla: a floral, powdery fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated strong, while its sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. The citrus is bright at first. At the heart, Grasse jasmine, May rose and ylang-ylang build a floral body, with blackcurrant adding a fruity touch. Vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin leave a sweet, resinous, woody warmth underneath. Roja Parfums Love and Roja Parfums Harrods pour Femme have a close profile.

Semi Bespoke No. 14

7.7

Roja Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke No. 14 is a unisex scent that sets a woody, resinous and smoky character against a fresh, green opening; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the sillage rating rests on few votes. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on any skin. Bergamot brings the freshness, while jasmine gives the heart a soft floral note. The base builds a spicy, earthy, smoky depth from saffron, oud, patchouli, vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood. Loewe Un Paseo por Madrid - Tras la tormenta en el Jardín Botánico and Gulabsingh Johrimal Chiranjeevi have a close profile.

Harrods pour Femme

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Femme is a floral perfume for women, built around tuberose, magnolia and May rose and softened by citrus and sweet notes. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters split almost evenly across the seasons, with spring just ahead. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with bergamot and aniseed, then the heart of tuberose, cherry, ylang-ylang and violet turns floral and fruity. Vanilla, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme and Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 9

8.9

Roja Parfums

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 9 is a floral, powdery chypre with sweet, spicy and animal touches, made for women. It has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. Expect a perfume that stays on skin for a long time and is noticed by those nearby. It opens bright with aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, May rose, jasmine, violet and orange blossom lead. The base is dominated by amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk, while civet and tobacco add an animal warmth. Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Roja Parfums Chypré Extraordinaire have a close profile.

Love

8.6

Roja Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Love is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent softened by a powdery, creamy feel; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, Grasse jasmine, blackcurrant and peach form a fruity floral picture. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, benzoin and musk, while cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli add woody depth and pepper a light touch of spice. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage, though the small number of votes makes these figures only a rough guide. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both women and men. Those after a close profile could also look at The Dua Brand My Love and Roja Parfums Britannia.

Semi-Bespoke 22

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 22 is a fresh, green unisex chypre that sets bergamot, petitgrain, rose and jasmine over an oakmoss base. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, clary sage and aldehydes, a bright citrus start. At the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang and Grasse jasmine bring a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, galbanum, iris and sandalwood turns earthy, powdery and green, with musk smoothing the edges. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a tentative read. It suits men and women alike and leans towards classic chypre lovers. It has been discontinued. Yves Rocher En Avril Un Soir and Loewe Aire have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 25

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 25 is a unisex scent that weighs a floral, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoke. Aldehydes and mandarin orange open it bright. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and orange blossom carry the floral line, while apple adds a fruity touch. The base leans on amber, vanilla, oud and leather, with birch tar giving a smoky edge and clove and cinnamon adding spice. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few people have voted. It has been discontinued. The dense, warm build suits cooler weather. Roja Parfums Qatar and Guerlain Santal Royal have a close profile.

51 Essence de Parfum

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums 51 Essence de Parfum opens with bergamot and moves into a fresh, powdery floral built around jasmine, tuberose and May rose. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often, and it also suits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. After the brightness of bergamot, the heart adds gardenia, lily of the valley and raspberry, giving the flowers a light fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settle it into a creamy, sweet footing, while clove and cinnamon add a touch of spice. Roja Parfums 51 (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Dua Street 51 Femme have a close profile.

Neiman Marcus

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Neiman Marcus is a unisex scent where fruity, sweet notes meet spice, wood and leather in an oriental frame. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote counts are small, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on either men or women and leans firmly oriental. It opens with raspberry, blackcurrant and saffron, with honey, osmanthus absolute and jasmine absolute at the heart. The base brings together vanilla, caramel, pastry and suede, with sandalwood and patchouli giving the sweetness a woody floor. The overall effect is rich, fruit- and sugar-softened and warm.