Roja Parfums 2020 EDP

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Essence Rare

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Essence Rare is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Roja Dove. Essence Rare opens with Orange, Blood Orange, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Roja Parfums's Essence Rare carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A modern chypre that's unexpectedly playful yet refined. It's a fruity-woody marvel that many find truly beautiful, though some perceive it as a touch youthful at first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Fruity
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Essence Rare 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

While quite versatile, Essence Rare's vibrant fruitiness makes it a good fit for casual and date settings. Its underlying woody chypre structure ensures it's equally elegant for more formal affairs, although some note performance issues that may require reapplication for extended 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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Essence Rare explodes with a vibrant, juicy burst of blackcurrant, raspberry, and blood orange, a tangy fruit cocktail that's anything but shy. This zesty opening gracefully transitions into a sophisticated heart of soft rose and powdery violet. The base grounds the composition in an earthy, woody embrace of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, with a clean musk adding a smooth finish that feels both classic and contemporary. It's a complex and beautifully blended journey from bright fruit to deep, creamy woods.

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