Essence Rare by Roja Dove bottle
Roja Dove

Essence Rare

4.2/5 · 55 votes Unisex 2020
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day67
Night76
Fall100
Spring90
Winter62
Summer52
Our take

Raspberry and blood orange provide a bright, tart opening that feels immediate and slightly sharp. The fruit does not lean candy-sweet. Rose and violet sit underneath, giving the fruit a soft, powdery frame that keeps the start from feeling like a simple citrus spray. Saffron in the base adds a warm, slightly metallic edge to the fruit, pulling it toward something more composed than playful.

Musk and moss anchor the scent so it stays present through a long wear without ever pushing outward. Sandalwood and cedar round the base into a smooth, woody texture that supports the rose rather than competing with it. Coriander and vetiver bring a green, earthy lift that prevents the sweeter notes from settling too flat. The overall impression is a woody chypre with a fruity, aromatic heart.

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