Roja Parfums 2019 EDC

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Enigma

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Enigma is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Roja Dove. Enigma opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cognac, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Pepper. Roja Parfums's Enigma carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive Roja Dove scent: half the room will want to know what this delicious cherry cola is, the other half will accuse you of smelling like a urinal, old books, or wet dog. If you're into that kind of drama, spray away.
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Enigma Cologne 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its boozy and tobacco accords, make it too potent for an office setting. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its richness can truly shine, while being a bit much for casual or active wear.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Enigma is a boozy, effervescent dream built on a rich vanilla. It kicks off with a bright bergamot and a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and neroli, quickly giving way to a sparkling cola-esque accord. The heart reveals a warm, spicy kick from ginger and cardamom, with hints of heliotrope's sweetness. The base grounds it all in smooth cognac, creamy sandalwood, dark patchouli, and a luxurious swirl of vanilla and tobacco, all uplifted by a trace of ambergris.

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