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Essence Rare

by Roja Dove

Roja Dove Essence Rare is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Roja Dove. Essence Rare opens with Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Blood Orange, and Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Roja Dove's Essence Rare carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-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.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Fruity
Essence Rare Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 30%
Fruity 19%
Green 8%
Sweet 22%
Warm 5%
Woody 12%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Fruity
91%
Citrus
80%
Earthy
70%
Rose
69%

Notes

Top Notes

Raspberry 30% Blood Orange 26% Orange 22% Blackcurrant 22%

Heart Notes

Rose 39% Violet 35% Jasmine 25%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 14% Vetiver 11% Palmarosa 11% Sandalwood 11% Patchouli 10% Musk 9% Cedar 9% Saffron 8% Coriander 8% Labdanum 8%

Performance

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

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.

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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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