Roja Parfums 2010 EDP

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Diaghilev

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Diaghilev is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Roja Dove. Diaghilev opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lime, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Oakmoss, and Clove. Roja Parfums's Diaghilev carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a masterpiece that smells like old money - if that money’s been rolled in civet. It’s an opulent, animalic chypre that people either adore for its undeniable quality or recoil from as 'old lady' perfume. Don't go near it if you're expecting modern mass appeal, but truly exceptional if you're ready for its vintage gravitas.
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  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Diaghilev 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beastly performance and room-filling sillage make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting. This scent is built for special occasions, lending an air of regal confidence to formal events and date nights where you want to make an unforgettable statement.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Diaghilev opens with a fleeting bright pulse of citrus before plunging into a rich, complex heart of florals, especially jasmine and rose, sweetened by an unexpected peach. The real drama unfolds in the base, where a potent blend of oakmoss, musky civet, and smooth leather delivers its signature animalic depth, underpinned by earthy spices and warm amber. It's an intricate tapestry, merging fruit, florals, and a compelling 'clean-dirty' contrast.

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