Roja Parfums 2012 EDP

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Amber Aoud

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Roja Dove. Amber Aoud opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Lime, and settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Fig. Roja Parfums's Amber Aoud carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Roja Dove's Amber Aoud. The name promises a lot. Does it deliver? For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, a bog-standard rose-oud lacking originality and, controversially, actual oud. Brace yourself for a hefty price tag and a divisive scent profile that leans mature and feminine to some, yet regal and opulent to others.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, opulent rose and warm spicy accords, combined with impressive longevity and projection, make it too potent for an office setting. Conversely, these traits are perfect for formal events and date nights, exuding elegance and drawing people in. It's a bit too much for casual wear and certainly not suitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a fleeting zing of bergamot, lemon, and lime, quickly ushering in a dominant heart of jammy rose, delicate jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang, underscored by a surprising hint of fig. The base weaves together a tapestry of warm spices, elusive oud, and a refined amber, settling into a smooth, sometimes powdery, and subtly animalic finish. It's a complex, multi-layered experience, rich in florals and warmth.

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