Roja Haute Luxe Parfum vs Semi-Bespoke No. 5 Eau de Parfum

Roja Haute Luxe

Parfum	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2005
£££££	Price Tier	££££

Semi-Bespoke No. 5

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Roja Haute Luxe

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Roja Haute Luxe

This is Roja Dove's personal masterpiece, and it shows. Haute Luxe is a divisive, unapologetically opulent chypre that screams luxury - if you can stomach the price tag and the gold clogging the atomizer, that is. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often polarising opinions with its vintage vibe and hefty cost.

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Our Verdict - Semi-Bespoke No. 5

This one is pure Roja opulence, for those who appreciate the finer things. A pity it's gone, as it's truly stunning but with a price tag to match its luxurious scent profile.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	29%	18%
Floral	35%	31%
Fruity	5%	14%
Green	6%	4%
Sweet	19%	25%
Warm	10%	9%
Woody	8%	9%
Earthy	8%	8%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	15%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Roja Haute Luxe Parfum

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot 100%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 100% vs 58%

Only in Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Peach 41%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 41% vs 17%

Jasmine 31% vs 17%

Rose 26% vs 15%

Only in Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Orange Blossom 19% Violet 17% Heliotrope 13%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 9% vs 6%

Oakmoss 9% vs 4%

Clove 8% vs 6%

Iris 8% vs 6%

Cinnamon 7% vs 5%

Ginger 6% vs 6%

Vetiver 6% vs 8%

Vanilla 6% vs 5%

Labdanum 6% vs 5%

Patchouli 6% vs 6%

Cedar 5% vs 7%

Only in Roja Haute Luxe

Styrax 7% Amber 6% Amyris 5%

Only in Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Ambergris 9% Peru Balsam 8% Leather 8% Sandalwood 6%

Accords

Roja Haute Luxe Semi-Bespoke No. 5

100%

Amber

88%

99%

Woody

100%

88%

Warm Spicy

70%

Earthy

57%

54%

Balsamic

66%

52%

Powdery

65%

54%

Vanilla

52%

Mossy

52%

Aromatic

49%

White Floral

52%

Animalic

52%

Citrus

52%

Yellow Floral

Amber shared

100%

88%

Woody shared

99%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

88%

70%

Earthy shared

70%

57%

Balsamic shared

54%

66%

Powdery shared

52%

65%

Vanilla

54%

Mossy

52%

Aromatic shared

52%

49%

White Floral

52%

Animalic

52%

Citrus

52%

Yellow Floral

52%

Performance

Roja Haute Luxe Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Roja Haute Luxe

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and high cost, Haute Luxe isn't an everyday or office scent; it's too much for casual wear. It absolutely shines in formal settings and intimate date nights, where its luxurious and romantic character can be fully appreciated without overwhelming a room.

Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its woody, amber, and warm spicy accords, this is suited for evening wear and special occasions. The richness and complexity make it too much for a casual setting or the office, but perfect for dates and formal events.