Roja Parfums 2017 EDP

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Semi-Bespoke No. 22

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke No. 22 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Roja Dove. Semi-Bespoke No. 22 opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, Clary Sage, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Iris. Roja Parfums's Semi-Bespoke No. 22 carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive Roja Dove, loved by many for its unique fresh, soapy elegance, but some find it a bit too chemical or like an air freshener. It's a high-quality fougere that commands attention, for better or worse.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
  • Powdery
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Semi-Bespoke No. 22 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its distinct, luxurious 'clean soap' character, make it less suitable for a discreet office environment. However, its elegance and freshness are perfect for formal events, dates, and even upscale casual settings.

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

  • 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 an ultra-fresh, sparkling blast of bergamot and bitter green petitgrain, sharpened by aldehydes and herbal clary sage. There's a rapid transition to a core of green balsamic galbanum, earthy oakmoss, and powdery orris, with a subtle floral hum of rose and jasmine. The drydown settles into clean musk and creamy sandalwood, evoking the pristine scent of luxury soap.

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