Roja Parfums 2005 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Semi-Bespoke No. 7

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke No. 7 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Roja Dove. Semi-Bespoke No. 7 opens with Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Geranium, Castoreum, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Civet, and Incense. Roja Parfums's Semi-Bespoke No. 7 carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some find it a mind-blowing, carnal masterpiece; others just get industrial cleaner and pho. You'll likely either love it or hate it, so sample before committing - it's definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Sensual
  • Edgy
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Semi-Bespoke No. 7 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Room-filling
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on lavender, amber and smoky - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense, animalic nature and the 'go easy' advice from a reviewer, this isn't for daily office wear or casual outings. It's built for intimate date nights or formal events where a bold, statement-making scent is desired.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 clean, somewhat herbal lavender and bright orange, offset by the delicate sweetness of rose and petitgrain. This fresh start quickly gives way to a complex, animalic heart, where castoreum and labdanum create a leathery, almost smoky warmth. Patchouli and geranium add an earthy, green depth before the base arrives with rich amber, musky civet, and lingering incense, crafting a potent, enveloping aura.

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