Roja Dove 2005 Edp

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Semi-Bespoke No. 1

by Roja Dove

Roja Dove Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Roja Dove. Semi-Bespoke No. 1 opens with Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Orris, Green, Musk, and Amber. Roja Dove's Semi-Bespoke No. 1 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-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
Semi-Bespoke No. 1 Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20%
Floral 22%
Fruity 4%
Green 10%
Sweet 16%
Warm 7%
Woody 13%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Citrus
89%
Yellow Floral
68%
Amber
67%
Rose
65%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 29% Bergamot 26% Orange 24% Lemon 22%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 19% Rose 18% Sandalwood 15% Jasmine 13% Patchouli 12% Vetiver 11% Oakmoss 11%

Base Notes

Orris 23% Green 21% Amber 21% Myrrh 21% Musk 15%

Performance

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

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.

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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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