Roja Parfums 2005 EDP

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Semi-Bespoke No. 1

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Roja Dove. Semi-Bespoke No. 1 opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Musk, Green Notes, Amber, and Iris. Roja Parfums's Semi-Bespoke No. 1 carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find its fresh, clean character a touch 'boring' for the price, while others praise its gorgeous, energising floral blend. It's pleasant enough, but for Roja, maybe a bit safe.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Feminine
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Semi-Bespoke No. 1 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 Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it ideal for office wear, keeping things professional without being overwhelming. While pleasant, it might lack the 'wow' factor for a special date or formal event, but works well for casual daytime 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with a lively burst of aldehydic fizz, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemon, before settling into a heart of delicate rose and creamy ylang-ylang. The woody depth emerges through vetiver and sandalwood, softened by powdery orris and a hint of green freshness from oakmoss. It's clean, airy, and undeniably classic in feel, with a subtle musky, amber warmth clinging to the skin.

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