Roja Parfums 2023 EDP

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The Oud

by Roja Dove

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Roja Parfums The Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Roja Dove. The Oud opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Woody Notes, Cedar, and Oud. Roja Parfums's The Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Prepare for a modern oud experience. Don't expect skank; this is refined, floral, and surprisingly versatile. A stellar performer that transcends typical oud expectations, delivering a sophisticated twist on a classic theme.
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The Oud 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its stellar performance and bold, luxurious character make it more suited for special occasions and dates. While it leans towards formal, its versatility allows for casual evening wear, but it's certainly too much for the gym.

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
  • 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

It kicks off with a brief, bright burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly giving way to a rich floral heart where rose, magnolia, and ylang-ylang intertwine beautifully. The base emerges with a clean, leathery oud accord, softened by patchouli, saffron, and a smoky-sweet blend of frankincense and styrax. It's a dark, mesmerising dry down, warming and inviting rather than aggressive.

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