Roja Dove's Top Tips On Applying Fragrance

[@KingGh0st_o]

In my humble opinion we need to cherish this man give him his flowers while he's here a true Maverick and gives Insight into his creations and his creative process sharing his knowledge with all those that wish to learn.

[@rojadove4680]

Aw thank you - I am so glad you are enjoying my work/content! Rx

[@aidenmadrigal4622]

🍆🚲

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Good tips Roja, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@diogeneslantern18]

This man is so incredibly sophisticated. The mellifluous manner in which he alludes to the reasons for where to spray the scent and why is so wonderfully knowing without it being juvenile.

[@Shadowman-1960]

3:10 The alcohol in a fragrance is not going to damage a moisturizing cream any differently whether you apply it before or after the cream.

[@dozerrrrr]

​​@@Shadowman-1960 Not if you wait for the alcohol to evaporate. But alcohol applied directly to the oil destroys the oil

[@Shadowman-1960]

@@dozerrrrrSo what's the point of disturbing the fragrance by rubbing cream on top of it?

[@dozerrrrr]

@@Shadowman-1960 If you use an unscented lotion, this allows you to spread the oils without the risk of bruising them as much, and it helps to protect the oils from wind/sun. It might decrease projection, but to me it seems to do the opposite.

[@jorvikoutdoors]

Roja always comes across as a very nice person...wish I could afford his perfumes... Elysium is awesome

[@robertomedina2014]

There's better fragrances out there for lower prices.

[@alhf94]

@@robertomedina2014 which?

[@robertomedina2014]

@@alhf94 chocolate greedy by montale

[@alhf94]

@White Toxin the parfum?

[@alhf94]

@White Toxin I've tried the EDT version and it wasn't my favourite, I'll have to give the parfum version a try

[@jrawblue24]

“Who knows where that might lead...” 😂😂

[@phillipedwardness9591]

I can’t believe I’ve just discovered Roja. I feel like I’ve been missing out for years! Even better that the creator has made these sorts of videos, I’m a big fan.

[@LyssLiLi]

*ASMR tingles. He's like your cool sweet uncle, dropping knowledge. Smooth.*

[@A.K.00]

@wildebest maybe that's crucial for you..

[@shaikhkarim1992]

Lyndii mey best perfume in the world is ensar oud real deer musk no one can do like him king of perfumer

[@netweed09]

@wildebest This page is not for bent kids, okay? Shoo back to your PS4

[@christophernicol4762]

Great knowledge, wonderful delivery. A KZbinr with real style. A master of his trade.

[@rojadove4680]

Glad you think so!

[@bigcod14]

Dear Roja Dove, It took me 40yr to appreciate fragrance's. Cant wait to dive into your creations. Waiting on Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne now. Hope we all are so fortunate to try them all! Thanks for your time sir. Atlanta GA.

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you so much, Ben! Hope you love my work! Stay safe Rx

[@jimmyelectric]

Tried the collarbone technique and it really worked with my Hacivat! I always had trouble with its projection when I sprayed behind the ear. It worked so well under my shirt; I guess it was cos the spray points were protected and got constant heat. Lasted almost 12 hours.

[@rablar_devops]

for one he's creating amazing fragrances and on top of that he got amazing ways to express, share knowledge and stories and also breaking the misconception we see everyday... thanks alot, really really love that actual perfumer telling what to do and what not to do with his creation.

[@rafaelbalarezo4059]

Awesome!!! Master you always on point!!! Love to see you more active with your KZbin channel. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 🇬🇧

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you - I am trying ;) Rx

[@victorexpert]

Thank you, Mr. Dove. It's a privilege to receive your teaching. It says a lot of you for charing your knowledge!

[@skinnydippindan]

Mr. Dove, I must say, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense…is a pure masterpiece. The scent is absolutely intoxicating and a pure pleasure to wear. This came to be my signature scent after the first wearing. I can’t thank you enough for coming up with this. Cheers!

[@ALIEN19740]

That's a lot of sense on the cream/moisturizer tip... another tip, try unscented cream, if you don't want to change the aroma of the perfume.

[@Rob-ys6ot]

Nothing to do with the content of this video... but I am a huge fan of your work! sir! Oceania, is the work of a genius of the very highest order! Thank you!

[@albertoarzagoitia361]

Thank u! I love this type of videos.

[@fragheadunleashed5661]

New subscriber all the way from South Africa 🙋‍♀️🇿🇦

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you and welcome! Rx

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

I love Roger, his passion for perfumes and his personality. But not sure his point at 0:28, is valid, about rubbing the wrists together after applying the perfume "or you'll end up bruising or damaging the fragrance". We are talking about molecules which are very, very small and it's practically impossible to crush them.

[@the-chameleon]

I could listen to this all day

[@KSV2themoonandback]

Mind blowing advice - it explains my wrinkly neck lol. Thank you Roja, very insightful videos.🍇👠🛍

[@journeyman6752]

I always put moisturiser on straight after I get out of the shower... I'm going to try this out! Thank you Roja!!

[@nestormarte817]

Since Jean-Claude Ellena has retired mr Roja Dove is the new master perfumer..love your work wish I could afford them all.🙏🏽

[@a.robert2233]

Love these series...thank you Roja for all you do. Hope to see you soon again in NYC. All the best.

[@morganga]

Thank you for these very useful tips Roja. One question that bothers me, how does applying fragrance before lotion not bruise the fragrance, like when you told us to avoid rubbing it in?

[@therelaxation5412]

morgangauk maybe, what he meant was spray perfume on your skin, let it dry a lil bit and then apply the lotion.

[@yahoo2305]

@@therelaxation5412damm it works :) like he say

[@alonsosalas8510]

@@yahoo2305 did you apply the cream over the perfume?

[@obeastchefb]

I just add some fragrance to my bottle of lotion

[@alonsosalas8510]

A couple of minutes...

[@jackburton4484]

I could listen to you talk about scents and fragrances all day 🙏🏻👍

[@Captain-Donut]

Thank your Sir....love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@painandpyro]

Dude just karate chopped at least three strategies I've heard from multiple fragrance influencers... Now we need to get them together for a debate 😄

[@MrC77]

I trust this guy over any influencer.

[@CriticalCorrie]

I only trust Mr Roja and Tom Ford when it comes to how to apply a fragrance.

[@SimplyKnownAsTron]

Whom? Jeremy Fragrance? I would rather listen to this guy because he has wisdom.

[@Mr.Brightside8810]

@@SimplyKnownAsTron Jeremy thinks you spray then spin through it

[@elliotpolanco159]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 true

[@fkos86]

Recently discovered your channel, loving your knowledge and passion. My own fragrance collection has grown quickly these last 2 years and listening to your talks is both pleasurable and informative. Niche perfumery is a little out of my price range at the moment but I hope to sample and own some Roja creations in the future.

[@jollywong1118]

I used to apply my cologne on my neck, now I would do it on my clavicles and wrist!

[@SCENTHUNTERS]

This is some Amazing advice for those who use Fragrances each and every day. Thank You so much for sharing this with all of us.

[@marvelousscents.191]

great tips. I will definitely try it. Who would know better on how to Apply a fragrance than a world renowned Perfumist. Thank you.

[@abdullahahmed3843]

I have never heard these advices. Thank you!

[@dhruvmini01]

Finally got to smell your creations while in New York! Absolutely stunning. Most are in a more mature style than what I am used to, but I appreciate their complexity and thought behind each one. I'm savoring the lasting bits I have on my sample cards. Love the work! Glad to also see you on KZbin more often now!

[@SocaTrain]

Can I ask where in New York you went to sample them? I recently got my first Rosa and I would like to sample more

[@ellenmeilee]

I’m so happy to see you on KZbin. You did some videos for a magazine years ago on perfume and I was obsessed with watching them as you speak so hypnotically on the subject of perfume. You’re the David Attenborough of the perfume world.

[@ChescoYT]

New fan. Straight guy from Canada on his 1st year and 150th quality bottles. Cant wait to sample your creations to buy 2 of your best bottles.

[@rojadove4680]

Hello and welcome! I am glad you could join us and hope you enjoy my scents when you get your nose on them! Rx

[@ChescoYT]

@@rojadove4680

[@qteezy6501]

I really hate that I’m just now getting into fragrances and just learned about this man and his perfumes. Thank you so much for the content. I hope you bring back the Oligarch scent. I would love to smell it. I keep hearing great things about it

[@ANARUTHALBRECHT]

I am learning g everyday from you ,thank you Roja Dove.

[@RationallySkeptical]

My background is pharmacy, and while I know little of fragrances, what I know of chemistry makes your last point seem dubious at best. Liquids do not stack in layers (not on the skin, anyway). They mix. My chemistry background would suggest whether the lotion or perfume is applied first makes no difference because they mix either way. In your scenario, the alcohol just attacks the lotion from underneath instead of from on top. How am I wrong?

[@davidsantiago1380]

Dear Roja Dove: thank you for these wonderful tips! I’m a great fan of yours from Puerto Rico. Very interesting thoughts on the body lotion usage! However, if you shouldn’t rub a fragrance in order to avoid overheating the oils, then how should we apply the moisturizer or lotion after having put on the fragrance? I’d like to try this tip, but don’t want to ruin my fragrance. Please let me know how you do it. Abrazos!

[@rojadove4680]

Good point - I can see how it seems I have delivered a mixed message, here. When some people apply perfume, they spray the scent very close to their wrists and then immediately press their wrists together. This almost compresses the perfume... it crushes the notes that you have just applied to your skin. The perfume becomes a bit of a cacophony. Instead, you should spray perfume onto your skin from a bit further away, which allows the notes to settle on and then dissipate from the skin, as nature intended. Allow the scent to settle for a few minutes and then apply cream to lock the notes - which have settled naturally- onto the skin. The slight heat from the rubbing sensation will enhance the notes but it won't crush them in the way they get when directly applied and dabbed. Rx

[@davidsantiago1380]

Roja Dove thank you so much for getting back to me! I will try this out today. Your elegance, character and charms are exquisite. Abrazos!

[@rmejia413]

Roja Dove thanks I had the same question

[@jameslagr78]

​@@rojadove4680that exactly why i thought i spray and then just wait the alcohol dissipate and then put the lotion i try with 1872 by clive christian and oooohhhhh my good lord! I can't wait to receive the scandal cologne blind buy but i love barbershop scent!

[@juanromero2154]

Thank you for your tips Mr. Roja! 😊

[@gillonewashington3714]

Excellent ideas , your amazing , everything you make and do exudes elegance and class to the highest degree

[@justvashatv9456]

Love this! the tip about the perfume then the lotion was very helpful. Thank you!

[@seanlelie1520]

I love your level of class, sir!!

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you kindly!

[@upsetuloss]

Masterclass, appreciate the sage knowledge.🫡💨

[@norbertwitwicki4855]

Hi Roja . I really do love your job and you are a true artist , but I beg you please can you fix Elysium. Performance and projection it's terrible after 2 hours is gone. I love this perfume so much it will stay with me forever

[@lewisbarrah8804]

How interesting. Great video.

[@YellowBrickFloyd]

Wow, I've been applying scents all wrong and so has my family. Thank you!!! I'll pass this along.

[@crank_FPV]

Roja you are such a BOSS. I spray your fragrances heavy ok the pulse points. I do tend to sometimes spray behind the ear, not neck though :)

[@crank_FPV]

On*

[@nasdoc1]

These tips work on very high class fragrances that are absolutely beast mode long lasting and project.

[@josepeixoto098]

Just subscribed Love your creations I smelled Enigma and Elysium they are so goooood,!!! unfortunately I am unable to afford them. Those are great tips thanks for sharing.

[@netweed09]

@@luishernandez6865 m8, why?

[@tlpcmour]

“Creation E” Parfum Pour Homme edition is my all time favorite the from the House of Roja. This fragrance exudes nothing but pure class! Thank you Roja for the great tips.

[@netweed09]

Enigma is the only one I like from what I've tried from his line so far but it is genius. A keeper for sure ,)

[@aaronandelise]

They are the same. The name Enigma could not be used in the US for trademark rules, so in the US they used creation e.

[@tlpcmour]

@@aaronandelise wow I never that but it’s good to know…thanks

[@aaronandelise]

@@tlpcmour No problem, this is my favorite fragrance by Roja Parfums as well!

[@RPREYNO]

Thank you so very much, Roja! From one Roger to another I hope you’re having a great week!

[@WalsallGooner]

Some great tips from the Master Perfumer. One thing I used to do was apply a spray onto the neck area behind the Ear lobe as I was told it was a pulse point that radiates the scent. I will apply to the wrist a lot closer now

[@user-mx9kj9gd4e]

I don't like in the wrists cause it's too far from your nose

[@johanwillfred6139]

Actually really good explanation. Thank you

[@freddiebox]

I always put fragrance on my wrist because I don't like when fragrance gets stuck on my shirt or jacket collar, so I have to wash it every time I want to change fragrance. I made that mistake with my expensive coat with an aggressive fragrance that still lingers now one year later. In summer it is perfect to wear it on your wrists; in winter you can roll up your sleeves just enough to expose your wrists from the shirt. It is also much easier to remove fragrance from your wrists than it is from your neck or behind your ears.

[@KPelaan]

First of all, thank you for taking the time and effort for making the video. You mention spraying the fragrance on the collar bones. Doesn’t clothing prevent the fragrance for being noticed since it covered? Thank you and kind regards from the Netherlands, Tom

[@martinhopley]

Discovered this video after the manager of Lalique in The Burlington Arcade pointed me at it. I've got Lalique fragrances but don't know how to use them properly so he recommended I look at your video. I HAVE been spraying it on wrong! Thanks for the information! Have subscribed to you.

[@azr6288]

Roja very classic classy and style. Im glad his fragrances are available in Libertine perfumerie in Australia ❤

[@netweed09]

He's very upper-lip but very reasoned in his field. He is very thorough in his application (pun intended) too. Huge fan 😉

[@jboyhanny5734]

Thank you for the tips. I am just getting started in the world of perfumes and nothing seems to catch smell at the stores up here. I got a discovery kit with some of your creations and I am excited to try them out.

[@gunmetal2445]

This makes alot of sense. Although for very very weak perfumes i tend to spray on the upper chest area so i can smell them (one can i argue i probably shouldn't have bought them in the first place)

[@Teddibere1]

Yeah….I’ve done that….bought a weaker one that you need to apply a bucketful to smell it. Quality vs Quantity is my method now - I have to save up my pennies to do that though!!

[@JohannesMaringer]

Thanks for your words!

[@MrRussellAnderson]

Excellent. Thank You for Putting this out.

[@anacondasquezze4948]

Pretty useful tips...thank you for sharing some of your knowledge, Master ....I hope that lotion on top works for me because I have very dry skin. Thank you

[@illadelphiaboss6009]

Roja Dove is my spirit animal

[@Jason-Jason]

Nice Tips Roja!

[@he-man_]

Love u Roja! ♥️ I only have 4 of your fragrances in my collection and I cherish each one of them dearly! Thank you for making such superb olfactory art pieces! Love from Iran ♥️

[@beniaminbenny7307]

Best perfume ever i really like to have it roja i ordered it yesterday

[@fragranceandcooking]

Thank you so much for this information. It is really helping me get the most benefits from the perfume.

[@marissaortega1386]

Thank you for the tips! Also, as a jewelers daughter I'm drooling at your jewlery!

[@fashionandfrags]

With your last tip, wouldn’t applying a moisturizer over a cologne damage the cologne the same was as rubbing your wrists together?

[@RyzFragz34]

Excellent tips Roja! Thank you😊

[@georgewashington7425]

You are an amazing soul. I appreciate your knowledge, I love your fragrances of which I wear and wisdom you shared in this video. I’ve been trying to find me a bottle of the “Kuwait” you created and I can’t 😩😩😩😩. Bless me with a bottle 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😂

[@Terry11111]

I agree with most of what you said until the end ..spraying fragrance and then putting on cream? I don't think cream seals the fragrance in place .. if anything it just masks what you just sprayed.

[@Alexander_Tronstad]

"Try it" seems to be put in there though.

[@Pittibarlin]

Let's not listen to an actual perfumer that's established his own business and worked for Guerlain. Let's listen to Terry from KZbin comments. He surely knows better.

[@Terry11111]

@davehedgehogUK you kind of proved my point. He worked for Guerlain where their goal is to sell more and more product to the people... hence "buy some cream while you're at it"

[@Pittibarlin]

@@Terry11111 Guerlain aren't known for lotion, and he doesn't work there now. His fragrances go for £500. You can buy E45 for £1. Do you really think he cares about upselling body lotion? What exactly was your point as I'm failing to see it - other than you think you know better than an actual perfumer when it comes to perfume. Do you go and argue with Gordon Ramsey when he tells you to not salt eggs while cooking?

[@Terry11111]

@davehedgehogUK do you know what I do for a living? Who would know more about this topic? A chemist or a 'perfumer' . By the way, you touched on another topic, Roja's fragrances are way overpriced.

[@lermonlanders6313]

This is by far one of my favorite scent.

[@jujuguy2323]

I never apply to wrists. The fragrance always ends up gone when i wash my hands or most of it will end up on my keyboard or the bottom part of my long sleeve shirt

[@EmmersonSprocket]

Spray in a downwards motion starting at your wrist and heading down the forearm towards the elbow.

[@RobertLaTuso]

@@EmmersonSprocket what spray distance do use when using this method? Do you dab wrists together afterwards?

[@thesimplechiclife]

Amazing tips!! Thank you so much!!

[@mikeyfreckles17]

My god I thought you were French!!! 😂😂 It makes so much sense applying the cologne first then the cream just like applying serums and finally a cream. Thank you very much Professor Le Parfum :D

[@martis_15]

This information is very helpful, Mr. Dove but could you tell me how many sprays should I do overall?

[@isaacisrael2893]

Roja I love your fragrances hopefully one day I can afford Haute Luxe 👍🏿

[@rojadove4680]

Thank you so much. Rx

[@j.walker6845]

I heard it's recommended to spray your hair because of the natural oils and the heat rising from your head activates the scent

[@Teddibere1]

Now and then it’s okay…..but the alcohol in the perfume won’t do your hair any good. Alcohol will dry out hair.

[@abdullah-jeremywingl6883]

It´s such an honor to have the possibillity to learn from your knowledge! May i ask: 1. If i want to create my first parfume, how much ingridients do i need? 2. Can you tell me an approximate ammount of money i would have to spend to get started with something interesting in the way of "LeLabo another 13" or "2787 - genetic bliss" or "Roja - Oligarch"? Is it more like 500ish, 1500€ish? Or way more? 3. If i want to learn how to create a scent, do you have any sources, courses or ideas how to get started? How did you do it? Thank you so much!

[@earthsnyc]

If I can only have 1 bottle in my life, ROJA VETIVER, the best ever created in perfume history to me.

[@rojadove4680]

Oh wow what a compliment - thank you, Ethan! Rx

[@creativecasa8900]

Your creations are to die for.............literally budget wise..................I have beer budget with champagne taste! 😂 and thank you for making these videos. It's refreshing to see a creator spend time to explain the delicacy of his perfumes.

[@Detro_ZeroEightSixOne]

3:19 Does this not, damage/bruise the fragrance, similar to spraying one wrist, then rubbing both wrists together?

[@rikki863]

Love your fragrances

[@sheshewantit45]

Dear Mr. Dove, I hope this message finds you well. I am a passionate fragrance enthusiast who has explored many niche perfumes, yet I have struggled to find one that truly lasts on my skin. Despite moisturizing regularly, I find that most fragrances quickly lose their projection. I have heard wonderful things about your creations and was wondering if you could recommend one of your fragrances that has exceptional longevity and projection. I understand this is a long shot, but I deeply admire your work and thought it was worth reaching out. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to any guidance you can provide.

[@Ambient5oul]

@RojaDove, Thanks for such great content. Quick question I hope you can answer. You mentioned that rubbing the perfume once applied can bruise or damage the perfume and also later on in the video about applying moisturiser on top of the applied perfume. Question is, wouldn't applying on top also bruise or damage the perfume too when applying it on top as this would need to be applied with slight covering ( gentle rub ) ?

[@matthewvido3902]

In France applying scent behind the knee was a method used by women when walking by people who are seated

[@mr_smells_good_avery7657]

Thank you for the tip mr roja another thing I do not like is when people rub in the fragrance Lord have mercy it takes me off

[@OneDeepDegree]

Thank you for everything Sir!🌹

[@jameslagr78]

I can tell u why people put lotion before the fragrances because when u put lotion u have to rubbing and they scare to dommage the performance by rubbing the lotion on skin. Me yes i admit i used to do that way before until i discovered something while taking shower when my skin is wet the fragrances leave more sillage so i try it by moisturize my skin after put my fragrance and wow better projection better long lasting and wonderful sweet sillage... But now after i look your review i will stop put on my neck and put on my shoulder instead. Thx you so much for the tips.... And btw i just bought my first Roja scandal it a blind buy but since i hear fougere in the comments i take it.

[@ericrobinson1789]

I personally am not a big proponent of spraying on the wrist, simply because you're washing hands quite a bit throughout the day and soap and water is bound to get on that wrist area.

[@juandelacruzfraganciadelac1224]

As soon as I can I'm on Roja dove fragrances for my mom so she can enjoy the bottle and the fragrances

[@Mr.Sahagian]

What an amazing persona. Great tips Sir. I’ve been doing it wrong my entire life.

[@pascalledouven6238]

Ow waauw First the parfum and then the creme Sounds good the explaining Sorry for my english I am thinking off buying amber aoud Would love the body creme when I can afford that .. ❤️🙏

[@birdiebirk]

Oh my..wish I found your channel before! Ive always spraying on my neck..how dumb am I?? Love your perfumes & one day I will hopefully be able to buy a bottle. Lovely😘🙋‍♀️

[@Kuzhy811]

Just love you. Can't wait to smell and wear your beautiful perfumes 💖💖

[@Teddibere1]

Roja…..I just dream, yes DREAM of winning the Lottery so that I could buy a large bottle of Haute Luxe or Elysium. LOVED this video Roja. Big hugs. Teddy U.K. xx