Roja Parfums 2017 EDP

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Semi-Bespoke No. 23

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Roja Dove. Semi-Bespoke No. 23 opens with Oregano, Bergamot, Thyme, and Basil, settles into a heart of Rose and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Pine. Roja Parfums's Semi-Bespoke No. 23 carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, masculine woody-amber that's complex and intriguing. It's a proper beast for longevity, though a fair few reckon the price tag's a bit steep for the ride. Still, if you're into labdanum-heavy scents, this one's a winner.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Semi-Bespoke No. 23 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:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and beastly longevity make it less suitable for an office, where it could overwhelm. The warm, sensual amber profile, combined with its strong performance, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 punchy green and herbal burst of oregano, thyme, and basil, brightened by bergamot, before quickly morphing into a thick, chewy frankincense. Labdanum and creamy sandalwood deepen the amber core, whilst a warm spiciness from clove and vanilla emerges. The drydown unveils rich woods like pine, cypriol, and patchouli, completing a deeply resinous and earthy amber experience.

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