The Elysium Collection

The originally masculine collection of Elysium fragrances was released in 2017 and is now one of the brand's best-selling fragrances. For those who have yet to discover Elysium, the perfume is based around a fresh, sensual, and woody note.

Elysium Pour Homme

Elysium pour homme (eau de parfum) is a perfectly balanced fragrance that shows strength of character and sophistication. The perfume evolves around green citrussy notes and a sensual base of Musk.

Elysium Perfume For Women

Every queen needs her king, and Elysium pour femme is the olfactory embodiment of this empowering dynamic. Inspired by paradisiac settings, this fragrance harnesses a strength and independent spirit. Wearing it, I felt a surge of confidence. As you journey through the scent, you can experience multiple flowers blooming alongside a fruity note. The bottle itself is a testament to its empowering nature, almost as if Roja captured a summer sunset.

Key Notes

Are you curious about the unique blend that creates this bright and uplifting scent? Let's delve into the notes that instantly boosted my mood and set me up for a beautiful day.

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Blackberry, Peach
• Heart Notes: Geranium, Peony, Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Magnolia, Violet
• Base Notes: Baies Rose, Cedar Wood, Sandal Wood, Vanilla, Musks

How Perfume Empowers Your Natural Beauty

Have you ever wondered how some people are just irresistibly attractive? Did you know that fragrances play a massive role in our day-to-day lives? From scents that comfort those who repulse us, our sense of smell is one of the keys to feeling confident.

As a matter of fact, I have always loved wearing perfume but recently dived deeper into finding what scents made me feel good, and Elysium pour femme is one of them. Just like each of us, perfumes have a unique character. Have you tried looking into what scents make your nose twitch?

My Review

Roja kindly allowed me to discover this scent; I can not get it out of my head. The Elysium fragrance is perfect for summer when you want something fresh, sparkling, and fun. This fruity, floral feminine perfume lasts long and has just the ideal intensity, allowing others to notice it without being overwhelmed. My favourite notes in the perfume are blackberry, sandalwood, and vanilla.

Another favourite from the house is Reckless pour Femme (review here).

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Reckless Pour Femme Eau de Parfum

From the name down to the scent itself, this perfume is about following your heart and your rules. The sunny and sweet fragrance takes its wearer on a grand adventure through the floral and warm notes. Releasing its scent in bursts of energy throughout the day, it is a feminine fragrance for the fearless and bold.

Key Notes

Reckless has a playful character and is ideal for an everyday perfume. The scent opens up on a rather dynamic note of Bergamot, Mandarin, and Orange. A great mood booster in the morning, the perfume sets you up for the day ahead. The graceful and floral heart of Geranium, Rose de Mai, Neroli, and Jasmin de Grasse follows. This blend of summerly, warm flowers creates a sensation of joy and comfort. 

And last but not least comes a chocolate, warm note of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla, Styrax, and Musk. The base notes of the fragrance add a touch of mystery and strength to the scent. Just like its fearless wearer, the perfume hypnotizes all those in its passage.

My Review

From the moment I lay eyes on the beautiful blue diamond bottle, I knew this scent would find a place in my heart. Roja eau de parfums are all designed to showcase the unique beauty of the scent. As a lover of warm floral scents, Reckless was a delight and impressed me with its long-lasting sillage. The part I most enjoyed about this Eau de parfum is how you experience all of the notes as the perfume evolves from fruity and citrus at the start to a creamy and silky base note. I recommend this scent to those who want sweet floral perfumes, as it is not overpowering but lasts all day. It would make an excellent gift for the holiday period. 

Other favourites from the house are Amber Aoud (review here), Enigma (review here), and Elixir (review here).

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1 Musc Noir Rose For Her Narciso Rodriguez

Who said that musk-based scents were just for winter? If you’re a fan of oud or musk, this is the perfect summer offering for you. Super feminine and ultra-expensive smelling, this fragrance is packed with Italian bergamot and pink peppercorn which bring out its sweeter side, along with oriental vanilla to give it that perfect creamy finish. Not to mention, the luscious plum extract that creates a sense of mystery – a perfect go-to for hot summer evenings.

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2 Parfums De Marly Haltane

A unisex scent from the brand that oozes sheer luxury, this fragrance is a sensuous woody aroma with a subtle floral finish. With notes such as saffron, cedarwood, praline and elderwood, along with top notes of bergamot, lavender and clary sage – the only way I can describe it, is that this smells like a forest during the peak of summer. Delicious.

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3 Amouage Overture Woman and Man

Ever considered trying a ‘his & hers’ scent with your partner? This Amouage combination is the best way to give it a shot. They both have a spicy twist, but the women’s version has a beautiful floral and fruity finish, thanks to top notes like bergamot, rose and apple.

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4 Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil

It’s not often that a scent can transport you straight to a sizzling hot Tuscan vacation, but this one certainly can! With notes like green mango, lotus and sycamore wood, along with a subtle hint of incense, this fruity fragrance will leave the lasting scent of summer on your skin – even after the sun has set! 

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5 Sisley Izia La Nuit

Fresh yet impactful, the Izia La Nuit fragrance epitomizes luxury perfume. With blackcurrant and mandarin for a summer zest, mixed with cardamom for a hint of spice and rose and freesia for a floral twist, therefore this scent awakens the senses in the most beautiful way.

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6 Veronique Gabai Ready for Rose

I can only refer to this scent as ‘a French summer in a bottle’. The perfect fragrance for a dinner date, this sexy scent is full of feminine notes such as magnolia, jasmine and rose, along with cedarwood and musk for a serious dose of sensuality.

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7 Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosee

One for the rose lovers – this super floral but summery scent gives real ‘grown up’ vibes. With Turkish rose and peony as top notes, along with lychee, pear and bergamot middle notes, this powerful perfume will be sure to turn heads at any elegant summer event. 

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8 Chantecaille Le Wild

For something floral and not too overpowering, Chantecaille Le Wild is your best bet. With notes like gardenia basil, Casablanca lily, tuberose, jasmine, amber and musk, this floral concoction is a flirty fragrance that settles down to a light musk on the skin.

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9 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte

Bergamot is a beautiful ingredient for summer scents, and this fragrance has it as its sweet top note. It’s the perfect scent to take on vacation; after settling on the skin for a few hours, it has a beautiful and addictive musky citrus dry-down.

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10 The Harmonist Yin Transformation Eau de Parfum

Floral and powerful, The Harmonist has totally nailed it when it comes to floral fragrances with a slight hint of spice.  The star of the fragrance is an extremely rare scent used in fragrances called Calypso Orchid. Full of mid notes such as bergamot, matte tea, mandarin and orchid, all topped by white musk and pink peppercorn – this is the best offering for summer florals.

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11 Krigler Villa America 220

A classic and classy scent, first introduced in the 1920s. It’s brimming with notes that stand the test of time in the perfume world – like magnolia, lemon and amber, but also has aquatic notes for a modern vibe.

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12 Ostens Rose Oil Isparta

If you tend to steer clear of roses for fear of them being too floral, let this one change your mind. The rose in this scent is combined with blackcurrant bud and pink peppercorn, thus giving it a lovely fruity uplift and peppery finish.

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13 Roja Elixir Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

If you just can’t put your finger on which type of fragrance you like most, this Roja offering is a safe option. It’s the most beautiful combination of notes such as lily, geranium, rose and jasmine, with fruity flavours such as raspberry and peach. As it dries down, the smell of cinnamon, sandalwood, vanilla and musk starts to emerge. Stunning!

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Roja Parfums is widely viewed by beauty industry experts as one of the most luxury fragrance houses in the world. The brand believes in using the finest quality ingredients on the planet, and this definitely translates through their impressive range of perfumes. As a lover of oud-based scents, I’m a huge fan of Roja Parfums. As a brand, they seem to deliver oud like no one else. In fact, they were the first brand ever to do so!

I’m one of those people that wear perfume every day – even if I’m not leaving the house. I don’t know why, I just feel like when I smell good, I’m ready to take the day on. Whether that’s working from home, or hitting the town with my girlfriends! The best part about this fragrance is that it’s suitable for both occasions – and just about everything in between, too. It’s also so classy and so elegant, that whenever I want to feel a million dollars, it’s the only one I reach for.

Key Notes

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud has the below keynotes:

• Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Lime
• Heart Notes: Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Ylang Ylang, Fig
• Base Notes: Cinnamon, Saffron, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Aoud, Benzoin, Orris, Birch, Ambergris, Musk

There are so many beautiful notes in the juice of this perfume. It has an element of sweet citrus to it, thanks to its zest of lemon and lime. It also perfectly combines fine fruits and florals to perfectly balance this out – like bergamot, fig, jasmine de grasse, rose de mai and ylang ylang. The best part for me, though, is the woody, heady twist that yet still manages to smell fresh. Spicy ingredients such as cinnamon, saffron, musk and sandalwood add a beautiful warmth to the overall scent, which I just love. And, of course, for me, the oud finish is the part that most stands out.

There is a reason why this scent is one of the fragrance industry’s most iconic scents. It has so many layers to it, which all stand out throughout the day. The scent lingers on the skin all day and is as strong at the end of the day as it was when first applied in the morning. It’s an expensive fragrance – and it smells that way, too. 

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is extremely versatile. It would suit a businesswoman in an important meeting, just as much as it would a bride on her wedding day. It has so many elements to it, that there is something for everyone in this perfume.  

Amber Aoud EDP Bottle

Have you ever wanted to buy a fragrance, purely because you know the bottle will look beautiful on your dresser? I’m definitely guilty of this. Not only does this fragrance smell incredible, but the packaging is amazing, too. It comes in a gold-adorned atomizer bottle, with a real Swarovski crystal cap. It’s a real dressing room must-have.

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A luxury fragrance house in its own right, Roja Parfums use the rawest and highest quality ingredients. In the words of the founder, Roja Dove, “when you find a fragrance you connect with, it helps you become your truest self.” And I definitely connected with this one!

Roja Parfums Enigma Pour Femme

The perfect blend of sandalwood, bergamot and peach, this perfume smells extremely exotic on first impressions. It has a lingering musky undertone, which sticks to the skin (and clothes – I can still smell it on my sweater even after I’ve washed it!), with a hint of rose to add some extra sophistication. There really is no need to go overboard when spraying it, either. Just a couple of spritzes on my wrists and neck is enough to last the day. This is how I can tell that the quality of this perfume is second-to-none. There is never a need for a midday top-up!

It might be expensive – but it’s worth it. It’s the type of fragrance I would choose to wear on my wedding day. I feel like ‘that girl that always smells nice’ when I'm wearing it. I get asked countless times about what fragrance I am wearing, which, as a perfume enthusiast, is always a good conversation starter for me!

As strange as it sounds – I also love the way this fragrance looks on my dresser. The bottle just screams luxury. Although, this isn’t just limited to this perfume – every product in the Roja Parfums range is packaged beautifully. Even when I’ve finished with the scent, I’ll definitely be keeping the bottle for display purposes!

Roja Parfums Enigma Pour Homme

For men that are picky with their aftershaves, this masculine version of the scent is perfect. It still smells similar but has top notes of smoky tobacco, cognac and vanilla – a great combination for a man that means business. There is still a fruity zest present, thanks to the heliotrope ingredient that smells like cherries, but there is also an added element of spice. Ginger, pepper and cardamom add the zest the fragrance needs to be a bit more manly.

I gifted this to my partner as he can sometimes be impossible to buy for. Generally, he will stick to his old-time favourite, Chanel Bleu. It was a risk, as it’s an expensive fragrance. Needless to say, he loved it. It’s a little too intense to wear every day, but that makes it the perfect ‘special occasion scent.

I also shared about Roja Parfums Reckless Pour Femme and Roja Parfums Elixir Pour Femme last year. I enjoy them very much from the house.

Where To Buy Roja Parfums?

• NeimanMarcus.com
• SaksFifthAvenue.com
• Harrods.com

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Roja Parfums Reckless Pour Femme is all about adventure, the key phrase is ‘Adventure Awaits‘. Roja Dove was reading a book when he read the phrase ‘Reckless maybe foolish never'. That phrase brought up inspiration and the thought of many women he knew was like that. Women who follow their hearts but are never fools. Unapologetic and playful, carefree but never careless. This fragrance captures the sunny disposition of women who wear it.

Scent Story

“The spirit of following your heart whilst being nobody’s fool, Reckless is the scent of the woman who is willing to take risks to get what she wants. Carefree but never careless, her sunny disposition finds her creating her own rules of enjoyment and indulgence. A bright, citrus burst of Bergamot, Mandarin, and Orange is further enlivened by playful Spices, as cool Rose de Mai and warm Neroli create a sweet and balanced duet that is complemented by a mouth-watering addition of Benzoin and Vanilla on a rich bed of Sandalwood. Unapologetically playful, allow it settle on your skin and take you to where you want to be.”, Roja Dove.

Notes

The key notes of Roja Parfums Reckless Pour Femme are:

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange
• Middle Notes: Geranium, Rose de Mai, Neroli, Jasmin de Grasse
• Base Notes: Coriander, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla, Styrax, Musk

My Review

Roja Parfums Reckless Pour Femme is a sweet and sensual scent that is warm, soft, and powdery. It has a fresh opening as the other scents in the Essence de Parfum collection. The bright, zesty, and energetic opening with the top notes is beautiful. It is not strong but a nice intensity that makes you feel confident in your own self. The hint of pink pepper adds excitement and fun factor. Then, the sweetness of Rose de Mai is enhanced by geranium while the creaminess of neroli is enhanced by a hint of jasmine. Thus, adding sensuality to the whole combination. On the base, sandalwood adds a warm, creamy, sweetness to bring everything together and keep it intact.

Roja Parfums Reckless Pour Femme is very pretty and feminine. I am loving the opening of the scent and how it transforms into light floral notes. A light neroli and rose are so beautifully blended together. I do feel the pink pepper here and there before the sandalwood comes into the picture. The cinnamon adds a slight spicy pinch to it that balances the freshness with the warmth. The scent feels powdery a bit and very elegant as the day goes on. Overall, a beautiful fruity floral scent with a hint of softness and spiciness. The sweetness is just enough, not too sweet. It aligns very well with its scent story. I find it staying close to my skin and longevity on my skin is pretty amazing. I can totally see myself wearing it when I need some boost on a day I am not feeling myself. And on the days I feel myself, it adds assurance.

The scent story and the inspiration behind the fragrance resonate well with me as is the perfume itself. Roja Parfums Reckless Pour Femme is definitely an amazing scent I would recommend you to check out. I look forward to wearing it more in summer and fall.

Other favorite from Roja parfum is the Elixir Pour Femme. It is one of my favorites when it comes to bright, luminous, and fresh scents.

Where To Buy Roja Parfums?

• NeimanMarcus.com
• SaksFifthAvenue.com
• Harrods.com

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