Ask Me Anything: Answering Your Questions (Part 1 of 2)

[@alexnicklen5379]

Goodness. I don’t know why this channel isn’t 20x more popular than it is. It should be-you have so much wisdom.

[@rojadove4680]

It's about quality not quantity, right? ;) Thank you for joining! Rx

[@rachidboukenoui6907]

Dear roja, you are the best in the fregrance world

[@Dyeld]

it's so nice to listen to you, i've become a big fan of your masterpieces, my favorite fragrance is Enigma until now. I've now ordered the Burlington 1819 I'm so excited to smell it and it won't be my last from you I support your work 100% Thank you Mr.Roja Dove!

[@khadijatajmohd3144]

Wow..am from Oman and frequent the Royal Opera House. Looking forward to the new creation

[@ellenmeilee]

Manhattan now on wish list also my favourite holiday destination. Thank you for answering my question Sir Roger of Dove. We love you!

[@dozerrrrr]

Your shirts are top tier, sir

[@RickMGPinto]

I am always delighted to hear you. Such an incredible story teller, such a cultured man... I haven't yet tried any of your creations, unfortunately, but i am a perfumery lover /enthusiast, so maybe one day, I will get that chance. Regards from Portugal.

[@jimbeam4140]

Yes, I love your shirts. I wouldn't wear them myself because they aren't my style, but they are clearly beautiful shirts and it's nice to know someone out there is wearing them. They suit your elegant style which I love. Just hearing you talk is always a treat.

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you so much!

[@phillipedwardness9591]

What a beautiful answer about love being embodied by the goodnight kiss from a mother. Would have never given that answer but what a wonderful and touching thought.

[@FRAGTASTICO]

It's always a pleasure to listen to and learning from you, Roja. Thank you for answering my question. I deeply appreciate it. Much love from Colombia.

[@rdholyfield965]

Educational & enjoyable . Long live Roja Dove!

[@pasf4118]

Greetings from Italy Roja, can't wait to get the discovery sets I ordered so I can smell your creations :)

[@rojadove4680]

Hope you enjoy!

[@johnpeyroux6799]

Absolutely Love Love Love

[@johnpeyroux6799]

Big Fan Roja

[@danielarevalo7013]

They beat me to it ! I was also going to comment on the cool shirts .Greetings from Colombia,South America.Thank you for sharing great content and making time to answer questions.

[@StudioxYasmin]

What a pleasure to get to pick your brain through these questions

[@FragranceHunter]

Love hearing your insights regarding fragrance since you’re so knowledgeable and so much wisdom to gain from these!

[@rojadove4680]

Glad you like them!

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

@@rojadove4680 Hi Roja I'm a huge fan of and my question is what is your favourite mainstream perfume i.e. non-niche/luxury?

[@scarroll625]

I love your attire. I wish I had your style.

[@umarjaved5822]

Such gentle and humble personality! Ur new subscriber!

[@raphaelmartel3853]

Very interesting and captivating to listen to the Master perfumer.

[@yahiafoda3007]

was waiting too long of this !, i am so excited...

[@alexandretavares3693]

Amazing video! Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[@lam888]

touching talk warms my heart, thank you

[@watchfan4]

I could listen to you all day long. It is always a pleasure to get a little insight in your world. Thanks for that. I haven't been able to buy one of your fragrances yet, so I only know some decants, but to me it is the best out there.

[@milankukic9518]

It is really a great pleasure watching Your videos... Thank You for great content and, of course, parfums! 😊

[@justaddlight]

Lovely! 💜 Javier's question a very important one and I think you answered it wonderfully Roja. So true about aldehydes too. It's like a nasal circus. 😄

[@KSV2themoonandback]

Aldehydes are my nemesis. Most perfumes with that note I find off putting. Hermes Caleche is the only perfume I found I don't mind it as much, but its beautifully blended which I wish to own one day💝 Another great and insightful video.🌿

[@Hhhhhhhhhh767]

I just got a tester from the Roja Aoud bottle today and im absolutely in love with it. I wouldn’t buy a whole bottle since that would be too expensive but wow man.. Congratulations on such a masterpiece!

[@GretaBeth]

I always moisturize right out if the shower, to lock in the hydration. I then wait for my body cream to absorb, quite a while, before spraying my fragrances. I find spraying after my shower too drying and that backfires.

[@garethdyos8018]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain perfumery. Very interesting! P.S. I love your shirts!

[@Yuki-nj2df]

I haven’t have any frgrance from RoJa YET , but watching these videos make me love this brand and the perfumer Moree!!! I am thinking about saving enough money and buy RoJa engima!

[@brandonbrito7098]

I love your creations and your shirts

[@champagne_o_clock]

Charming video as always, thanks so much for giving us these moments! Love from Dubai, hope to have you here in person sometime soon! 😊 wouldn’t miss the opportunity to have my bottle signed!

[@Robbyfrags90]

I can listen to you talk all day long! I just added 5 more Roja parfums to my collection and I love them all

[@stevenweix4330]

Which ones do you have? I've got Sweetie Aoud, Diaghilev and Chypre Extraordinaire :)

[@rojadove4680]

Wow, thank you for your support! Rx

[@Robbyfrags90]

@@stevenweix4330 I have Enigma, sweetie aoud, RDHP 15, qatar, UAE, Elysium, Nuwe, burlington 1819, pierre de Velay #4 & essence rare, Semi Bespoke #2, parfum de la nuit #3, a Midsummer Dream, scandal parfum, vetiver Parfum, reckless parfum, Lakme, Harrods exclusive & Amber Aoud

[@stevenweix4330]

@@Robbyfrags90 wow what an impressive collection! Would love to chat more about fragrances!

[@dahnyul]

I have learned a ton from your channels! Are there any that speak directly to your training? I'm just curious about your educational path. I just don't know the best ways to get started or best ways to follow. Do you have any videos discussing this?

[@christianasavia1114]

🇧🇷❤️ lovee mister Dove tank you!!!

[@coisalinda2424]

I’m very much into animatic fragrances. Coty 70s almíscar selvagem 😛,love it, I had been looking for that scent for years I’m 63 now. Please help me to find that fragrance again.

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

Hi Roja I'm a huge fan of and my question is what is your favourite mainstream perfume?

[@petersampson5202]

GOD BLESS YOU ROJA. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE MY FRIEND. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE OWNING EVERY FRAGRANCE THAT A MAN CAN WEAR FROM ROJA DOVE. IT WOULD BE A MIRACLE AND A DREAM COME TRUE. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE OWNING COUNTLESS FANTASTIC FRAGRANCES. 🙏🎅🎄🎁🙏

[@sabareeshcp4701]

If he tells me to ask anything i would have asked him to send a bottle of enigma for me...😂

[@jacktown005d9]

I can listen to you talk about fragrance related topics for days. When using Rose do you personally have a favorite? I’m a big fan of your brand and work. I wear it daily:-)

[@joshharries3982]

If you look at any of the note lists for his fragrances it’s almost always Rose de Mai

[@rojadove4680]

And sometimes Rose Taif. As Josh says, I will always specify which. Rx

[@jacktown005d9]

@@joshharries3982 Just because someone uses a material doesn’t mean they personally love it hence the question.

[@coisalinda2424]

Roja, around 1972 I used to buy a little bottle of all Miska Seivagem from Coty that fragrance is one-of-a-kind. Is there anything related to (almíscar, gato Civet)fragrance in your collection? Thanks

[@AshariyyAqidaRifaiyy]

Another question I have is in regards to anamalics. What's your favorite and why. And which of your compositions has the best anamalic performance

[@rojadove4680]

I love them all! Of course, ones like Musk and Civet and Castoreum are now high quality synthetics but Ambergris is still a natural, and I literally "nurse" my tincture every day. Ambergris is wonderful! I'd say my most animalic scents are Musk Aoud, Fetish Pour Homme, Parfum De La Nuit 1, Black Tier. Rx

[@lenafelipe]

Love this!! ❤❤❤❤

[@larryasiedu7704]

Phew! The Masterclass has ended.

[@electrosunset248]

When you start creating a perfume, do you always start from the base? Thank you

[@rizkashifs]

Sir, I’m a fan. I make perfumes as a hobby. And want to learn from you.

[@OmniOmegaKiller]

Hi Rx. Is the plate on each fragrance bottles are 18 carat gold?

[@larryasiedu7704]

Thanks for your great fragrances that are second to none. I have two questions Roja... What is the difference between being inspired by one fragrance to create another, and actually finding cheap creations which may smell exactly like another, but of course lacking depth and quality raw materials? Secondly, what is the inspiration behind Chypre Extraordinaire? It has become my second favorite of all time after Roja Haute Luxe. If I had to choose two fragrances ONLY for the rest of my life, it would be those two.

[@n3hp5]

I bought Amber Aoud, currently have about 1ml left and I am so sad, it's so luxurious and special, I have Enigma PC too and it's another masterpiece, I really want to smell London but can't find it anywhere!

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you so much - so glad you like them. I'm afraid London was discontinued and sold-through years ago. You'd only be able to find one within the community, if anyone has any left that they're willing to share. Rx

[@Keliiyamashita]

Aloha Roja! I would love to know what ingredients you’d choose if you made a fragrance for Hawaii! We have amazing florals in our lei. Gardenia, Pakalana, Jasmine (Pikake), and Puakenikeni. Let alone the raging seas, native culture, volcano and tropical forests. I think this could be a top seller since people are very fond of this island paradise.

[@rojadove4680]

Sounds lovely and I think it would be great fun to delve into some indigenous plants and culturally-significant materials but I think from a commercial perspective it would probably be too close a cousin to my Oceania to sadly make it. Rx

[@Toberenamedonedaymaybe]

Thank you for the amazing AMA, by any chance, would you be able to tell us what it would take to start studying perfume nowadays? It seems like GIP and ISIPCA are the only options in the world. Should one simply go to one of those schools or are there other options?

[@appearance91]

You upload a new video in your channel with a new creation I think after introducing the Manhattan perfume, can you share more about that, because it is private one.

[@mohamedrabbani6253]

Can we expect Manhattan to comeback? Please bring it back ROJA 😍😭

[@GretaBeth]

He typically launches ~100 bottles first to see how it is received. Nüwa didn’t sell well at first, so the formula was changed to what was originally intended. Given how quickly Mangattan sold out and it’s great reviews, I’m sure he will.

[@rojadove4680]

🤞

[@lahchaichisaid106]

Where you bay your geuroli to make parfum

[@ZMl1lMZ]

I could not pull off that shirt but looks good on ya

[@rojadove4680]

haha thank you. Rx

[@KuwaitiHabibi]

Roja Dove is the only person that can pull off these bold Versace silk shirts and make it look good.

[@rojadove4680]

haha thank you! Rx

[@hocineted7594]

Do you use real ambergris in amber aoud ?

[@nahuwoldemariam3865]

What are two or three of your favorite perfumes to wear at the moment?

[@Brutal54561]

eres la mera neta padrino

[@joshuaharries7674]

Well… can you elucidate on the different varieties of Jasmine and Rose?

[@genrigeil2309]

If Ifra lifts the ban on the use of prohibited ingredients in perfumery, can you create crazier creations like you did before 2010?

[@daliamendez9792]

You're such an elegant, classy, smart and stylish gentleman, Doja ❤️

[@rojadove4680]

Wow, thank you!

[@martineleven8179]

Hello roja, why is it that after my morning shower I must have to apply a scent whether I need to or not, I literally don't feel ready for the day if I haven't, presumably I'm thinking that the thought process of the mind makes us creatures of habit?

[@joshharries3982]

I think you’ll need to talk to a psychologist rather than a perfumer 😅

[@martineleven8179]

@@joshharries3982 lol.

[@rojadove4680]

Well you wouldn't shower without shower gel, so why would you ever stop fragrancing yourself after a shower, once you're used to the lovely feeling it brings you....? 🧖🏻‍♂️

[@martineleven8179]

@@rojadove4680 I completely agree, it's as if I feel naked without the 1 nice spray of bleu de chanel (parfum) or sometimes nasomatto pardon, or a nice sandalwood (geo f trumper) , I also love oud , I love the aaron Terence Hughes oud for evenings, yet I've found that rasasi oud Cambodia is beautiful for daytime, or anytime tbh, they are all quite affordable to enjoy, I would love to try all of your work but it is pricey roja, do you sell your work in 10ml bottles? It would be more of an occasional treat.

[@flaviusbortesion3908]

👑

[@alexkerts3346]

Hey Perhaps my question will not be very ethical But I liked perfume like gucci envy They were removed, and now it is impossible to buy them. Sandal cream with incense and rounded vanilla with ginger ) It was very elegant, sexy and masculine Could you do something like this? Elegance is your path ) I think the demand for this will be high.

[@anonymousbydefault]

You say “scent should be egalitarian”, well, how can it be if you charge so much money for it? Why are Roja perfumes so obscenely expensive if not so only uber rich and elites can afford it? Huh Roger? There’s a clear divide: designer for masses niche for the riche, no?

[@rojadove4680]

It's because the materials I make them out of are so obscenely expensive. Rx

[@elliejldollery4946]

Because of the concentration, the Swarovski used, the gold caps & the individual smell. You get what you pay for. Save up rather than spending out on drugstore perfumes. Rojas scents will last you longer anyway

[@elliejldollery4946]

Also I’m not Uber rich/ elite. I’m a single parent but I have a few in my collection, isola sol, 51 & Elyssium. Also the hair mists are a more affordable way to obtain one 😊