Perfumer Reviews 'Elysium Cologne' by Roja Parfums

Reviewing the Cologne of Roja Parfum's Elysium.
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[@texasfan8892]

In regards to the concentration, because I'll admit it was confusing at first, these are actually all edp concentrations. The "cologne" aspect comes from the traditional eau de cologne scent profile from hundreds of years ago which had a very vibrant and fresh opening. It's the same as Aventus Cologne by Creed, which is also an edp concentration. It's simply a fresher take on the original version.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you

[@blankmandastankman]

Then why’s it dry down so instantaneously?? I have yet to have someone tell me, after an hour of wearing this, that I smell nice. Hell, I barely am able to tell myself that Bc it seems to be undetectable

[@jura_rose]

@@blankmandastankman You are likely nose blind to the dry down, which is ambrox and musk heavy.

[@blankmandastankman]

@@jura_rose so maybe I should lay down some molecule 02, to bring out the ambroxan Bc I don’t smell anything

[@blankmandastankman]

@@texasfan8892 cap, I can smell Roja vetiver hours after wearing it and it’s the same concentration

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

This is why we can always trust Aaron. His taste is subjective but he doesn't let it affect his judgement so the review remains objective. I kinda go back and forth too in considering Elysium, even in discounters it's already quite pricey with the 200-300 range, now given the performance it gets times more expensive to my feel. Still, a fantastic summer magic potion that people would not dislike, by any means.

[@wesnewman]

Thanks for the review! I have a hard time with blue fragrances. I’m always searching for something I can wear in the summer that isn’t blue or like everything else. Fingers crossed Legend will do it for me!

[@javoneldridge8046]

Awesome video! You keep it real Aaron. I ordered a decant before. It didn't last long on my skin.

[@Ferrucci_1666]

Thank you. You saved me more money once again. I was going to buy this next week.

[@AKmaniac93]

Great, honest review. Of course we won't all like the same things, life would be boring if it would be like that 😑 looking forward to the next review 👍👍

[@yakiclone1]

So glad that YOU have a review of this

[@moony4566]

Hi Aaron, just received my bottle of Legend, it’s a superb fragrance I love it. Also thank you for the 2ml sample of Maverick, it’s also beautiful and it nearly blew my head off when I first smelled it! Unbelievable value for money, thanks Aaron x

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I’m so pleased you love it. I really wanted great value for money!!! 🙏

[@danieljackson8487]

Hi Aaron!! I have been following your video since the beginning and I’ve always wanted to smell your fragrances. I knew that they would be amazing because of how passionate you are about them. I finally got to smell them they are amazing.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Hi. That so amazing to hear. Im so happy. Thank you for the amazing feedback

[@bronxbirdman21]

WOOOOOOOO!! Always a great pleasure my friend!! BLESSINGS

[@terrysmiles8599]

I got that one Aaron and i love it...I didn't like the price but whatever! Very Nice Review Aaron!

[@jrm8024]

This is my favorite fragrance! I love the heavy Juniper, I used to wildland firefight and Juniper is just one of those smells your gonna hit eventually out on the mountain

[@AgileNoob]

The second time Aaron drops a vid on the very fragrance im wearing that day. I find PdM Greenley similar but longer lasting and a bit woodier

[@fernmoss-456]

Love Greenley

[@TheToddNJ]

First, compelled to make a comment for the algorithm (brand ambassador unicorn? 😂), to give a shout out, ordered my bottle of Legend, can’t wait….and, am I the only one that sometimes gets nervous with these reviews, specifically something liked? I’m a fan of this, and was like uh oh…thought “is Aaron going to Jo Malone Oud and Bergamot this?” Oud and Bergamot is one of my casual favs, like my favorite dumb reach. Don’t typically wear it out, but enjoy wearing working from home and around the house. That review….oh boy lol Mad respect and love Aaron, keep rocking it

[@Kris1up]

Great review as always! Love your take on fragrances. I would love to see your take on the fragrance Costume National Homme! Also I'm hoping to get one of you new signature scents soon, just trying to decide which one to get first!!

[@t12221979c]

Your signature tee shirts are dope! 👍

[@Fefo89]

Aaron, really would like to hear you about Roja's Aoud line, there is a sample pack for 40 pounds or something around that, it contains 7x2ml samples with all his Aoud parfumes

[@leeallen463]

Glad you did this one as I'd wondered what your thought would be. I bought it a few months ago and I do enjoy it but I'd agree it doesn't last on skin, so I spray in on clothes as well and the projection isn't great so, if i'm in somewhere less inclosed, I sometimes put a couple of sprays of ambroxan over the top.

[@Vincenttttttttttt]

Does Ambroxan change the scent of Elysium?

[@leeallen463]

@@Vincenttttttttttt Only if you spray too much. I normally just do a couple of sprays from about half an arms length away.

[@Vincenttttttttttt]

@@leeallen463 Ah I see. Do you wait for Elysium do dry first then spray or just spray immediately after it?

[@leeallen463]

@@Vincenttttttttttt Yes. I normally do it straight after.

[@pasf4118]

Hi Aaron, I'm sorry but I can't find how the wood compound you talked about in Baraonda is spelled, could you please tell me ? love xx

[@patrickbateman4541]

Excellent review. Never smelled this myself!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you

[@themusicdr]

hey aaron hope youre well I'd love to see you do something w Roja Dove A collab or something do you think thats something you'd be up for would be intesesting to see how 2 strong perfumers work together

[@ZMl1lMZ]

I can watch ur magic hands all day lolol. Also appreciate ur input and free education on fragrance. I do wish u would review more affordable fragrances. :). Best wishes.

[@dodge7729]

Hi Aaron I received my fragrances today, Notorious and Forbidden! They are superb thanks so much I also received two testers also which are equally as good.. Satisfied customer thanks again

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Hi. Thats so great to hear. Long lasting winter fragnrance:) Thank you

[@wadsyname]

Aaron I really want to try your creation Boss Bitch😏 it got an interesting sound to it. And especially the note breakdown is something special

[@MrAlistar99]

Aaron if you tried the vetiver from the same line i think you'd pass out🤣 and out of all of them it's actually my favourite.

[@MrBluebilko]

Received Legend & Maverick yesterday, really enjoying them both! Great work Aaron! 😃

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Hi Ian. That is so great. Thank you for supporting my work. Im getting great feedback about them

[@therealMrMisantroop]

The discovery box I ordered shipped today, can't wait to try them both + all the other fragrances in the box!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

@@therealMrMisantroop We were doing the discovery boxes today in work. Was good to be back on the factory floor

[@IcarsisTV]

Which one do you like more? Do you think Maverick would be a date night fragrance? Do you think they're mass appealing, is it hard to not like these two?

[@MrBluebilko]

@@IcarsisTV maverick is really sexy & more of a night scent, legend is a real day scent, perfect as a signature frag

[@joshharries3982]

Interestingly Roja said if you smell this and Creed Aventus side by side they smell nothing alike, he said his Scandal does smell closer to Aventus

[@andym28]

Have you tried different kinds of vetiver? It can vary a lot.

[@luisguillermoperezmejia7907]

Gracias por compartir. Como siempre, una excelente revisión.

[@BlokeBritish]

which is the zestier of these two ? the cologne or the original ?

[@jackc3899]

Hey exited for this one 😊

[@ruddle1168]

Another great review Aaron . I would not buy this because I don’t like creed aventus or vetiver also like you .

[@jura_rose]

Pink pepper is very expensive! Especially the IFF CO2 extraction. A lot, for essentially a topnote! Thank you for the review! :)

[@farbrother123]

Blue market ? Can anyone please explain. Great video as always 😊

[@matts2452]

This gets slightly better performance in warm weather but still not great for the price. It’s smells divine while you can smell it

[@Padicus70]

For me, there's always a bit of a clash between what I like, how I want to smell, and what my significant other prefers. For example, I like chanel antaeus but she likes bleu. I guess this may come down to the Jungian psychology concept ot the differences between the ego and the persona. Discuss...

[@terrymoser2028]

My note on packaging: As I like the visual, and I do. From a dollar stand point on my end. I would rather not have to pay for it. Simple and straight forward. Rather have money in the juice quality.

[@santi8751]

Can you please review the YSL la nuit de l'homme bleu electrique

[@teakey]

Like your video. Just wondering if there’s any good videos out there for people that want to learn what you know

[@adrianalonso5734]

Where do you purchase the fragrances you review

[@phillfamous]

Are your fragrances available in the USA?

[@mickd9]

Hi Aaron is there a way to get better longevity out this thnks

[@jonnysaurusrex]

I just discovered a house called majda bekkali the fragrance I have is mudejar obscur. I’m curious what you would think about it. Very different than anything I’ve smelled before

[@BobbyPing]

This is one of my favorite fresh fragrances. I love it personally. Also, looking forward to trying Maverick when I can cough up the shipping cost to US 😬

[@jasonmiszuk9870]

Maxaroma has it. Just bought it yesterday!

[@BobbyPing]

@@jasonmiszuk9870 thank you!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

@@BobbyPing They got it today

[@riddhboss5438]

Aaron, I don’t understand the science behind sweet fragrances. Why wearing sweet fragrances during a high heating of summer makes the fragrances become even sweeter..??

[@kravenLaw1]

The only ROJA Parfums that I have is a travel size 10 ML bottle of ROJA Parfums Scandal. Have you tried that one? Scandal is citrucy in the opening as well but it does it in a middle aged, classy, and sophisticated way.

[@TDAmeritrader]

02:49 “atisma”? Please help.. English is not my native language.. can’t find the correct name of it. Thank you all.

[@TheGrezelle]

I’m great …just finished binge watching 30 of your videos thanks for asking 😁😂

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

But how are you????….. I’m fine. 🤣

[@jiggzda1]

Is there any other fragrances that smells like this Roja cologne?

[@shopqueen]

I received this in a beauty box and although geared toward men, as a woman I’m finding this very unisex where women should really try this for something light and fresh. Have only worn it about 20 min though

[@ryanepps771]

Thank you for the review, kind sir

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

My pleasure

[@leelogins3982]

Great Review Aaron Roja Dove Parfums Excellent House. Ok Idea im sure this could happen interview or Meet Roja Dove meets Aaron Terrance hughes. Fragcomm wld go nuts see this . Cmon ppl lets get this happening...................

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I am very shy and introverted. I could do that and I doubt I could do any frag events either.

[@rappingAK]

Dear Aaron, i think you should re-review Prada L’homme Intense. I do believe it deserve another one. It felt like your mood influenced the review. As always im very thankful for your reviews.

[@bluemystic7501]

Would it make you feel differently about the scent if he enjoyed it?

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Noted

[@johnalexander1213]

I bought this today. Something about it that I like. It reminds me of Miami Beach. 😎

[@erselsiderov3796]

Elsyum Roja or Nishane Hacivat ? And why ?

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

I purchased ROJA line not long. It’s pricey but man… it’s worth every penny. Very unique and nothing like any other fragrances out there.

[@tonywrites721]

did you get this? is the price worth it?

[@abuzubayr1584]

Aaron would carbon work with this ?

[@jimdim9121]

Hi Aaron.Please say something about roja diaghilev and danger

[@patrickbelanger6253]

I just bought it today. Happy to get my first Roja

[@tonywrites721]

is the money worth it? and does it last?

[@MrMelonMan96]

I learn more about fragrances from one of your videos than majority of other reviewers combined (not all, but majority)

[@ulyman06]

I’ve had two bottles of this and when I get about halfway it gets noticeable stronger I don’t know if it necessarily due to Maceration

[@Terrya5]

I agree. I’ve had a few bottles and notice it with most fragrances including this one. I think it’s indicative of standard practices in todays world. Where as years ago they would pre-mature then prior to sale 🙌

[@andydrew3320]

It’s odd that you say ambroxan however Roja on his own channel says that he uses natural ambergris for his fragrances. Which also makes me scratch my head because I thought natural ambergris was completely banned across most countries at least

[@mobyking5965]

I like Elysium more than Aventus overall. On my skin this one lack of performance aspect.

[@mikekirby2085]

If I understand correctly the parfum cologne line is an EdP concentration but buffing up the top notes with slightly less base? So pop like cologne but EdP? Something like that. I see so many people saying longevity is bad. I usually get like 8-10 hrs from it. Skin chemistry must play a major part in it i guess?

[@blanconino3562]

The Alexandria clone Zion is so much better than the legit Parfum Cologne version of this. I’m guessing the clone is of the original version, and the Cologne version is just overpriced shite.

[@mpclive5693]

PURE WOOD! Its stunning!

[@DjLoNYC]

The strangest thing about Elysium Cologne is that the Roja website says it’s an EDP. I love the scent but can’t get enough hours out of it. I will keep trying until my decant runs dry.

[@rob409BOI]

I wonder if the review would have went differently if it was known that it's actually an EDP co concentration.

[@themosyannakou6893]

It’s weird I get 10 hours on this one and get compliments sometimes 7-8 hours later.

[@carlesquiles9075]

Im dooing really well too with my clone of tom ford tuscan leather.... La yukawam rasasi.... Smells great 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@clvn9ja]

Got this one off Amazon too. Waiting to wear it in winter. Goes a bit medicinal for me and lacks that sweetness of ombré leather.

[@Teeb2023]

La Yukawam is a riot. Old, social club seat leather? Yep. Skanky, well used ashtray? Yep. ...but it's weirdly irresistible.

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

ROJA line by far the best the niche I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been a collector of high end fragrances since 2012. ROJA Elysium cologne I wear it everyday. So addictive. It’s so good that I end up buying vetiver cologne. I’d like to collect them all but it’s so pricey. 😂

[@jabbasan12]

One of my favorite fragrances!

[@Chibs12]

it didnt last long on my skin.. with the price point, you have to overspray to get the desired effect..

[@OtisF96]

I quite liked this one although it does smell like a very expensive shower gel, still pleasant and easy to wear - I do prefer your fragrances, though.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

🦄❤️😍

[@f.tscent1158]

To my nose it smells something between bleu de chanel and creed aventos ,, it's great for the hot days

[@marcussmart9438]

If I buy maverick or legend should I let them macerate or do you already do that yourself?

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

My work is ready to go.

[@JAqua-zg2xc]

Hi Aaron what do you mean when you say the box or the bottle is compliant?

[@famine92]

If I may answer despite not being ATH: When the box/bottle lists the ingredients according to legal standards. i.e. to make sure people can check for allergens etc.

[@vukasinstanisavljevic4387]

Hey, Aaron, what do you think are the best accords to make a fragrance smell sufficiently human, such that it can become your scent, or a part of you? I quite like barnyardy leather accords based upon isobutyl-quinoline and castoreum. Jasmine is phenomenal in this aspect too.

[@sadbanana5896]

Definitely needs iso e super.

[@kcooljd]

Watch the movie Perfume; I think you’ll get the answer there

[@vukasinstanisavljevic4387]

@@kcooljd and what is the exact name so I can find it?

[@davec3568]

I've bought a few Roja PCs, and the performance is as you describe when new, but the performance radically improve over several months, and the scent kind of blossoms and changes for the better. If you happen to see this comment, please let me know if you've experienced this and if so what causes it? I can say now that I've had my Elysium PC for a while the performance is quite good and what you'd expect for an EDP concentration with lots of ambroxan, iso-e and musks, it's typical for the genre.

[@Its_Might]

Yea, I have a bottle of elysium and I noticed that the performance has gotten better with time, I’ve had it for around a year now

[@carlalano4411]

I love aaron terence hughe

[@blanconino3562]

Compliance above all! We must all comply! Comply! Comply! Don’t think. Just comply! It’s very artistic that way

[@ducadistaducati8225]

Why do I feel that every time an English person saids that something is fantastic, I get the feeling that they do not really like it, Great review, by the way.

[@brutongaster4404]

Aaron you're my only hope! Please tell me what is the material or note in this that gives off that pencil shavings smell? Is it amberwood? Cedar? Is it the type of vetiver he used? I'm dying to know because I don't like it, ruined this fragrance for me. I want to know what it is to avoid in the future. Btw got smoulder and just ordered Legend from Max Aroma :)

[@DarlingNikki2]

I'm not Aaron, but I know (and hate) the smell you're talking about lol. You're probably hypersensitive to the cedar note, which can come across smelling like pencil shavings, a wooden clothing chest, or even hamster cage bedding. I find that sandalwood heavy fragrances smell that way, too, particularly if the harsher Australian sandalwood is used rather than Mysore, the use of which is strictly controlled. Vetiver tends to smell more like dried-out grass or weeds to me and I can't stand it, either.

[@davidblaine2669]

Hi Aaron, do you have anything from your own work that Aventus lovers like myself would appreciate? Looking for something strong with that Aventus/Sauvage feel to it.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

My citrus work are quite strong! Lots of attitude and bite. You also need to allow them to settle. I would try. Neon, haze, blood orange, Zeus

[@davidblaine2669]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Thanks for the suggestions, will check them out 👍

[@justindipaola2066]

This is a summer gem 👍 but pricey for what it is !

[@miXn]

I’ve always told people that this is a blue fragrance and targeting that audience, but no one ever believed me, due to the brand and expensive price. Glad to hear you say that. ☺️

[@Mrfpsara]

Yes! And there are so many better blue options out there…

[@i3lazin518]

Aaron you need to get your nose on his Danger parfum cologne. I think you would really enjoy it and for his parfum cologne line danger has great longevity for me

[@SP-sl6dj]

Danger is my all time fave fragrance. It's what I wear 90% of the time.

[@DrRDW]

​@@SP-sl6dj it has a mature 'old' man smell, lol.

[@kjnewlands]

Review is spot on Aaron. Lovely scent with very mediocre performance. I’d wear many of your fresher fragrances before this and I do. Been wearing both Legend and Maverick and love them both. Very different but both wonderful in their own way.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Amazing. Legend was really difficult for me to create. It was nearly Vetiver based.

[@kjnewlands]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Legend is a fabulous fragrance Aaron. The many hours spent perfecting it have paid off big time. Performance is great on both Legend & Maverick. Have been wearing Maverick to the office today. Applied it at 0630 and could still smell it well into the afternoon. That’s proper performance at less than a third of the price of Elysium.

[@IcarsisTV]

Which one do you like more? Do you think Maverick would be a date night fragrance? Do you think they're mass appealing, is it hard to not like these two?

[@kjnewlands]

@@IcarsisTV they are very different. Legend definitely fresher and Maverick sweeter. Maverick great for cooler weather. Legend whilst fresh, is versatile enough to wear all year round. Both are easy to wear and will be regular office scents for me.

[@MrLanarana]

About fresh frag, I Love Elysium much more than Aventus which I don't like at all

[@jasonbenford3427]

Wasn't the biggest fan of the "king". However, I came across a Dua fragrance that was IMO, a better, more balanced version. I believe it's (Poseidon Elixir Gen X)

[@jamesbaka1206]

Idk if it’s just me but there is something in Elysium that just smells gross. Idk what it is, it smell almost rotten

[@therealMrMisantroop]

Hi Aaron, which one do you prefer amouage interlude black iris or roja elysium?

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Gosh that’s polar opposite. For wonder black iris

[@therealMrMisantroop]

@@AaronTerenceHughes yeah i know lol. But i smelled them both and can't decide which one i want. They're both expensive so i'll have to chose one. Amouage it is then 😁. Thank you for the responce.

[@flynndean]

The hands were going more than expected on this one! At the price they want for the Parfum Cologne - it's just not interesting enough to excuse its short lifespan (despite the 3000 ingredients he uses!) I don't know...I'm yet to be caught up in the Roja hype machine. I really like Burlington 1819's opening and something like Diaghilev is clearly masterful perfumery, but when he's wearable its often fleeting and where he's interesting and it lasts...it's because of old man musks and accords that smell of leather and furniture polish. This might sound mental but a decent number of his fragrances smell like old rich people's houses. I want to smell mid-30s, not mid-1930s.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Old people’s houses!! That’s funny

[@Payton77]

I feel like elysium is incredible but also that it’s missing something to anchor the brightness. Something that balanced out the sharpness would take this to the next level.

[@blankmandastankman]

@@Payton77 look into the escentric molecule collection. They’re great for spraying on top of the fragrance, or up under it, to lift it

[@Payton77]

@@blankmandastankman interesting. Thank you.

[@blankmandastankman]

@@Payton77 Molecule 01 (iso e super, woodsy) and Molecule 02 (ambroxan, sweet) are probably the two you will be recommended to wear the most. Most people get confused on how the brand works, but youtuber ‘The Perfume Guy’ has a pretty cool breakdown that makes it pretty clear if you just search his Escentric Molecule review.

[@prpwnage9296]

My name's Aaron welcome back to my channel, how are you?

[@aytac007]

id give this a 2 out of 10, its one to forget for me

[@stuartbarnhill2795]

Enjoyed 💥

[@gaara2960]

I think Roja uses the natural Isolates of Ionones Musks and al other natural Isolates of acetates and Ketones to give it a lift. But how is he using than Lilly of the valley? There are no Natural Isolates, cause he said he only use natural stuff.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

100% natural wouldn’t work! He is similar to me. 70% aromachemicls 30% naturals

[@gaara2960]

@@AaronTerenceHughes thats what I love on your work. And you are very honest. I love Boss btch very much the vanilla sandalwood and rose are beautiful in it😍

[@bigboyfinesse8310]

Someone already mentioned it but im gonna do it again just to give my two cents on this. It is an cologne type smell, not a cologne concentration, it’s an edp and i had a decant of this. And i can only validate that it’s not your skin, elysium is reminiscent for being insanely weak performing, especially for that pricetag. In my opinion 300 bucks for it is absolutely ridiculous. And i know that it’s not just a skin thing. I had 2 more people using this and they all assured that it didnt last longer than 3-4 hours on them. It’s simply a nice smelling but super weak juice in a pretty bottle. Nice review as aleays aaron.

[@titusalabat5173]

I got my 100 ml bottle for $180 and this thing last for 8-10 hours on my skin. Lucky me but it's all different for other people.

[@bigboyfinesse8310]

@@titusalabat5173 i guess you got it second hand ? cuz roja actually doesnt discount their stuff for more than like 5-10% MAX on special occasions. back before i knew how terrible it's performing i was looking for it so many times and the best deal i could find was 250€ with some code. yeah maybe some people get it to 6-8h, hard to believe someone ever getting 10h off it though, not gonna lie lol. most people on review sites confirmed that it's lasting poorly though. also with the performance it has i wouldnt even pay 100 bucks for it. it's nice but it's not groundbreaking or irreplaceable imo.

[@titusalabat5173]

@@bigboyfinesse8310 I got it at maxaroma 100ml tester. They still sell it at that price probably. I knew it was over 8 hours for me because I sprayed on me 7am in the morning before work and when I get home around 5:30pm the smell is still there until I wash it off. Like I said, I got lucky with my skin chemistry on this fragrance.

[@bigboyfinesse8310]

@@titusalabat5173 u really did mate. oh there are testers aswell lol, almost forgot about those. i wish it would last on me, with 8h i would def cop it at 150-200. but i get 4h at best with it and i cant find it anywhere under 250, just rechecked lol.

[@hocineted7594]

What do you think of the perfume version ?

[@dawidb]

In the opening its similar to fahrenheit for me.

[@iFrankie.]

Stunning frag smells amazing but doesnt last for what it is! If it lasted 8+hrs or more then I’d recommend otherwise steer away and save your $

[@thepogue]

You're the best dude.....no Fake News here!!..lol

[@EP-yj9ww]

i own a bottle. smells like aventus and green irish tweed combined on me

[@Padicus70]

P. S, elysium smells like Tom Ford's Vertiver, interesting, but, to my novice nose, smells a bit shallow and cheap, even in spite of the price.