ELYSIUM by ROJA DOVE BUYING GUIDE - WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR YOU?

[@alperbayram6134]

My God Elysium Cologne will Forever be in my Collection, so many Memories.. has a Special Place in my Heart

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Boom Baby!!💫 Love it!

[@pilotwjf]

I too have the 3 of them. For me....not redundant at all. Now I could see how the Parfum and The Cologne could come across as similar, but the nuances separate them enough. Great vid...as usual.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Glad you feel the same way Bill....each one is glorious to wear for it's own occasion; with the Parfum as my secret weapon for events😎 Thanks for reaching out and jumping into the conversation @pilotwjf

[@damianclarke6526]

Well, you're my niche fragrance mentor.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Grazie Mille🙏🏽 Honoured👊🏽💫

[@ary8078]

Your storytelling is always captivating and elevates my imagination, helping me better understand the nuances of each scent. The way you construct your presentations is truly superb. I hope KZbin continues to promote your content for the community, especially with so many dull presenters out there. I’d love to see you review Iris Malikhan and Our Maracuja from Maison Crivelli, or perhaps their buying guide. Also, ATH Oud Noir and ATH Raw Extreme would be amazing to hear your thoughts on. I strongly believe you’d personally enjoy exploring these as well, cant wait for the day to come, love from malaysia and from the fragrance community out there

[@sandymcconnell1969]

I totally agree, Marcelo. I think they have different nuances, and enough so, to warrant a purchase of all 3. Intense gets unfairly criticised, but I love it. It's the bad boy of the bunch.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Sandy! As I mentioned, Eau Intense took me by surprise initially, but I like you, I love it also.....perfect all year round fragrance Hoping you're well mate; thanks for jumping into the conversation💫

[@basilfabian05]

Love Roja Dove. His ideology of "Each fragrance bottle and name captured a moment in time perfectly" is very relatable to me. Every perfume in my collection has a memory connected to it when I spray it, like Leau Dissey Pour Homme which always reminds me of home cause it's my Dads signature scent. My most favourite perfume ever is also from the Roja Parfum house. Absolutely love Burlington 1819. That beautiful opening with the sparkling grapefruit and mint. Plus that cumin adds more sharpness to it which I like. Then a little bit of saffron makes itself known giving some warmth. In the deep dry down, it goes in a rainy day soil type of oak moss which is just something I look forward to when I wear this perfume. It changes so much on my skin and that is why I love it and made it my signature 😁👍

[@marklopez3459]

Great video! Additionally, the lost boys poster!!!! Yeah

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Boom Baby!!💫 This movie brings back such good memories; the classic 80's movie😎 Thanks for reaching out @marklopez3459

[@adzadzy]

I sampled all lf these and i liked them all, i can see why you said all three! Nice reviews marcelo 👍

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Adz💫 and yes, in time all three are wonderful to own and use♥️

[@leelogins3982]

Marcelo - Stop It ✋️ " The Lost Boys " This is my 2nd best Movie of all time. Best 80,s release imo. Roja Dove RDHP Haute Parfumerie Legendary Great British Master Perfumer Roja Been casting away at delivering the " Worlds " best luxury niche parfums. And what an incredible human being in person Warm Kind humour quint essential British, as you see Roja on utube reels feeds he is certainly that charming man. The Lost Boys 👊👊👊👊

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yo Lee!!⚡️💫 As I was deciding what is the subtle message via the picture backdrop I came across this poster and it had to be!!! I love how striking the faces are looking at camera...they're all watching us😈 And yes, as I was preparing this episode, I thought of your chance encounter with the great man and how you mentioned that he was so welcoming, down to earth, charming and willing to film alongside you...what an awesome experience bro Great to hear from you mate, hoping you're well💪🏽

[@TheRealestFragrance]

Loving your videos so much more lately Marcelo; Danger Parfum Cologne is my heart throb from the house, but the Eau Intense is my personal preference from this selection 🙏🏼

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you🙏🏽💫 appreciate the support! Trying new things; so happy that this is resonating🤩 And yes! Danger is also a massive love for me too! Not many people talk about it but I rate this one too! I feel bad that I don't know your name! If you're ok to share, would love to know🙏🏽

[@TheRealestFragrance]

​@TheNicheFragranceCollector No problem at all, love that I'm able to witness your growth on the platform; congrats on 100K 🎉 Danger was my intro to the house and my curiosity hasn't subsided yet! Name's Roberto Marcelo, it's a pleasure; I'm your transportation offer if you're ever in the San Francisco/Bay Area 🙏🏼

[@ajgunari]

Elysium Eau Intense’s opening is so beautiful! The rhubarb and black pepper note is immaculate! For an all around fragrance though, I’d choose Elysium Parfum.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

It took a little getting use to for me; but now🥰 Like you mentioned @ajgunari it's "immaculate" ⚡️ Awesome to hear from you! Thank you for jumping into the conversation👊🏽

[@fettisays6150]

Thank you for this video as I am half way full on my parfum cologne . I will get the eau intense next. I did sample it and loved it .

[@megasoid]

Marcelo! Love Roja Dove, but Elysium vanishes faster than the money I used in my wallet to purchase! Will explore the more intense offerings....thanks as always!

[@baw285]

nose blind

[@megasoid]

@@baw285 Not even close.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Fred! Interesting that the scent vanishes so quickly for you...I was also thinking the same things as @baw285.....curious if others are picking up the fragrance around you? It's not a powerhouse fragrance but even so, I can get a comfortable 6 hours from this fragrance. I'll be curious to hear what Eau Intense is like for you Good to hear from you homie👊🏽

[@FRD-HDD]

@@baw285 note blindness (or absence). I found it extremely weak as well. People around couldn't detect it either. Unless nose blindness is contagious...

[@junboo8730]

Wow Marcelo. Felicidades en tus 100,000 subscribers💪

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you homie👊🏽 Appreciate the support Jun💫

[@MikeThepiper]

Excellent video, thank you for the informative take. I was torn between these and Apex, and settled on Apex because I wasn't sure which one to get. Now i know, so next year i think I'll be getting the cologne

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Mike...curious to know your thoughts on Apex? Personally this is another favourite of mine from Roja's more 'masculine' collection😎

[@MikeThepiper]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector I bought the cologne version, as it and the Elysium collection were on sale. I really enjoy it, as it's one of few fragrances where the top notes actually stay on my skin for some time before changing to that darker, more sensual barbershop fougere.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@MikeThepiper Love it! Thanks for sharing the experience Mike....planning to do an episode on Apex in the coming months and always love hearing how others experience certain fragrances💫

[@MikeThepiper]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector Had a question for you. I was thinking of jumping into the House of Pana Dora, but I have a hard time getting into oud, and i was wondering if Pana Dora's oud is more on the animalic side. A discovery set from them is somewhere around $200 and I really don't want to waste the money

[@Halloffame-es8cp]

1st like first comment✌🏻

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Boom Baby!!💫🤩

[@JT-rx1eo]

I first tried Elysium from a sample spray vial in a Discovery Set a few years ago. Thought it was great. Vivid, intense citrus. I wasn't sure what version it was because the Discovery set wasn't marked to identify which. But I bought a bottle of the Parfum Cologne a few months ago and its less vivid and opulent than what I remember from the sample vial. So that sample was probably the Parfum. And if I were to choose one, it would definitely be the Parfum.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Sounds like it may have been the Parfum version @JT-rx1eo....I do find that it's a lot more full bodied and richer with all of the notes (it has a dense maturity that I love❤️) I'll be interested in your thoughts once you get the chance to test and see if it actually was the Parfum that created that first big impression Thanks for jumping into the conversation homie💫

[@Halloffame-es8cp]

2 perfumes with THE MOST INSANELY beautiful dry down in the entire perfume world. ARMANI ATTITUDE ELESUM BY ROJA and they way THE ROJA DOVE TALKS its the most beautiful ENGLISH ACCENT one can experience✌🏻

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Love it! And totally agree with Elysium @Halloffame-es8cp , I find the drydown really heavenly🥰

[@AussiesFragranceTalk]

Burlington 1819 is the one for me

[@mattl7424]

It’s alright . Trying to sell my full bottle right now. PANA DORA- AQUA DORA. Much better to me. More citrus.

[@khairt1731]

@@AussiesFragranceTalk Burlington aint all that.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks for jumping into the conversation @austinwatkins4148 and voting in Burlington 1819...not one that I have in my collection (yet); but I did enjoy it went I tested last 💫 Awesome to connect 👊🏽

[@mattl7424]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector better off checking out the Parfum De La Nuit line of his.

[@dkcb7]

Roja is a good one, I have 2 only, Elysium and Enigma. Both outstanding quality.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Both are brilliant! Thanks for sharing @dkcb7

[@biggboi1967]

I tested the Eau Intense version and the Rhubarb is just something I couldn’t take. Now, the cologne and parfum version are total winners. Test before you buy..

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great advice Juan (especially with the Eau Intense; that opening is really in your face!🤯) Hoping you're well homie👊🏽

[@jchem]

Christian Provenzano's "Colosseum" is similar to Elisyum parfum but stronger👀🔥🔥🔥

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

I tested this a little while back...need to check this out again💫 Great to hear from you @jchem

[@JokerG16]

Love this! I got a sample of Elysium Pour Homme. However, I ended up ordering a bottle of Midsummer Dream.. however, I will get the bottle of Elysium soon enough. it's a great frag. 'Celo, you're gonna make me go broke man!!! Please stop these incredible masterpieces! 😩 jk lol. you and my dad are actually my fragrance mentors

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Jay and brilliant choice with Midsummer Dream (Roja has so many classics in his collection....where do you draw the line!!!) I'm glad that you enjoyed the episode Jay; sorry for making it tough for your bank account to keep up😉

[@JLitodiaz]

Creation E is the one that intrigues me. Would love to find a Sample before pulling the trigger. I’ve heard over and over that Elysium doesn’t last long and that it is basically a clone of Bleu de Chanel.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Lito and to my nose Elysium and Bleu for significantly different. I would recommend you test out the Parfum...I have a feeling that this one will resonate with you best. Once you get the chance to test out Creation E; I'll be curious to hear your thoughts (this one gets mixed response's) On a seperate note...I'm off to the Jovoy Boutique in a week!! Very much looking forward to stepping back in this little bit of heaven🥰 and spending a million dollars😳 Hoping you're well homie👊🏽

[@Jackson-jk9ff]

For me its the Cologne without a doubt! Love that chlorine smell, gives me summer water park vibes! 🫶🏼

[@JLitodiaz]

Is this sarcasm ? Lol

[@Jackson-jk9ff]

@@JLitodiaz no, why?

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

I love that you're getting a chlorine scent profile to the fragrance! 😧 I had the same thought as @JLitodiaz 😂 Next time I wear Cologne I'm going to see if I can pick up that 'summer water park vibe'😎 Thanks for jumping into the conversation @Jackson-jk9ff awesome to connect

[@schneir5]

I just got my nose on some Roja fragrances for the first time last week. I visited the Somerset Mall in Michigan. I ended up buying a bottle of Sweetie Aoud. I had gotten Louis Vuitton Myriad last week too. I'm on an oud kick! Xerjoff Alexandria II is supposed to be delivered today too! I would have bought Guerlain Cherry Oud, but they didn't have it in stock at Neiman Marcus. The nice sales lady really hooked me up with free samples too! She gave me three Mind Games, two Chanel, MFK, Creed, The Harmonist, Montale, and Xerjoff! It was such a fun trip! I got some pictures and videos; I'm going to make a video about the whole trip.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

BOOM BABY!!!😎🤩⚡️ I would love to see this video once it's posted! Sounds like you had an awesome time and congrats on all the beauties that are now part of the collection!!! Glorious♥️ Thank you @schneir5 for jumping into the conversation💫

[@Thoughtitwasadrought]

I smelled the parfum and fell in love I’ve been smelling the decant all day. Do you think the parfum cologne is a safe blind buy or similar to the parfum if you could give a percentage of similarity what would it be

[@MrHviper]

Thank you so much for your unique description of each perfume and how the scent act ... as a pilot you're my perfume instructor 😂 You made me buy Amber sultan Starlight Bdk gris charnel Bdk tabac Rose

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Awesome to connect with you @MrHviper and I can see that you love those glorious rich amber fragrance's🥰 each one is a perfect choice! From this line up I would recommend to you the Parfum; this is deeper, woodier, richer, full bodied....I have a feeling you'd enjoy this one😎 Thank you for reaching out @MrHviper👊🏽

[@MrHviper]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector 👍❤

[@johanwillfred6139]

I own the “intense” version. And it fades out so fast… But my God, I love that opening, rhubarb adds such a nice touch! Is there any similar fragrance which I should try?

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

I literally said out loud "whoa!" at your comment that it doesn't last 😦 I find that Intense even out lasts Parfum on me🤯 (I can actually smell it in the morning when I wake up!💥) The only other big hitting 'Grapefruit' with the more sour/wood notes is Basso: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2Uio2sp8-GatU I'm guessing you've come across this Johan..? Will be curious to know your thoughts on this one Great to hear from you Johan, hoping you're well homie👊🏽

[@johanwillfred6139]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector I'm waiting when Basso will be in stock, and now I want it even more 🔥 And after your comment, I realized, that maybe it's just me getting nose blind. So I asked my girlfriend, and she said that in the evening she was able to smell the fragrance A LOT. So it must be me getting used to way more powerful things from Xerjoff, which I spray quite generously and can enjoy the whole day easily. Thanks so much for the recommendation, I'll definitely check out Basso! Always appreciate your insights - keep up the awesome content! 👊🏽

[@sorv5790]

Sadly, Elysium cologne just doesn't last on me. Oddly, it used to a few years ago but these days, I barely get a couple hours at best. It's still fantastic though. I get a lot more wear of the Parfum however. Not only does it last quite a long time but I find it quite vivifying in the colder seasons when I feel a little de-energized.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Jonathan and really appreciate you jumping into the conversation. I've read from others that the Cologne doesn't last as long for them either; I'm always curious to know in these instance's if others can detect your fragrance? Whereas I totally agree with your comments on the Parfum....100% my experience with this too♥️💫 Thanks for reaching out homie👊🏽

[@sorv5790]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector That's a great question, maybe I do go anosmic to it. I'll ask around at work next time I wear it see if others can pick it up.

[@khairt1731]

Elysoum cologne is a barbershop scent. I like the Elysium Pour Homme much much better and more well refined.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yep I hear you @khairt1731; the Parfum definitely has more body and presence...glorious to wear😎 Great to hear from you @khairt1731, thanks for jumping into the conversation

[@khairt1731]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector thank you, glad watching your videos. The pleasure is mine. What do you think of Scandal? This is by far my favorite from Roja and a 21st Century Fougere Masterpiece.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

I only own the Parfum Cologne. I've never smelled the Intense, but I don't find that I need the Parfum and the Parfum Cologne.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yep, the Parfum is glorious. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on Eau Intense once you get the chance to test this one out Great to hear from you Roy; thanks for jumping into the conversation💫

[@Myidentityhidden]

Proper poster mate on your wall

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you! Classical 80's Movie😎

[@glacialfortress]

Marcelo, great video. Have to disagree with the longevity of the cologne, I have never been so disappointed, smell i adore that lasts 15 minutes on skin. Just not made for me 😢

[@RonnieMorgan-fw8qj]

Someone suggested that I should get Elysium, over PDM, Perseus. Glad I didn’t.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks for jumping into the conversation Ronnie… Appreciate the input💫

[@carlito7863]

👍👍👍

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you Carlito!💫 I'm off to Paris in a week!!! Looking forward to being in your homeland♥️

[@carlito7863]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector 👍Nice my friend enjoy enjoy. I really really hope and cross fingers to be better to recover I don't know if it's the write word my English is not that good. I got health issues since one year and a half and still doctor don't find what I have. It's long time. I can't wait to feel better and have a normal life again, go working, meet people, going out... 🤞. I will be super happy to meet you one day at esxence or when you come to France. I hope next year.

[@darllord12]

Good topic Marcello! But i disagree in everything. Roja is not better than cavallier, provenzano or Carbonell! With regards to elysium parfum cologne its performance is very bad! It has to do anythimg against imagination from lv, or vibrato or even torino21. I have to try the parfum. But again i do not think that roja is above lv, boadicea or even sospiro!!!!

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

You're opening line....You made me laugh out loud😂 Way to put me in my place😬 I love all the perfumers you mentioned...but come on; Roja can surely share the podium with these gents..? Appreciate you jumping into the conversation homie; greatly love the contribution and the different view👊🏽💫

[@darllord12]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector Please accept my apologies if I was rude! "Yo hablo español" and my English is not good! I have 2 Rojas Enigma PC and Manhattan... Thanks to God I did not do a Diaghilev "blind buy"! I do not have much experience but do not put Roja in the podium. I like to listen to him, and I even like his shirts... but from what I have tested, I am not a fan. For example, you like oud like me. Roja Amber Aoud is not even in the top 20 oud fragrances... I prefer, Alexandria II, More than words, Ombre nomade, the three Ouds by Crivelli ( you need to buy the three, they are blind buys, and there is a box with the three), and wait to check the AII anniversary (above supreme leader material!)

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@darllord12 No te preocupes Pablo, hablaste como un verdadero latino y me encantó💫😎 I hear you about Roja. I've been discovering that there are some wonderful nuances with Roja's work that I'm really enjoying....planning to share more in the coming months. And YES! Can't wait to test out AII Anniversary 🤩

[@1973833]

I simply avoid any bleu direction fragrance,so i'll opt here for Scandal parfum cologne....

[@jaymann8126]

Elysium Cologne lasts 2 hours..that's known in the frag world. I'm wondering how you are getting 12+ hours

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Jay. In fact the Cologne gives me about 6 hrs worth; whereas the Parfum does give me a lot more with about 10 hrs (I mentioned this in the episode). I always prefer to spray on skin (stomach and solar plex) and find that as my body heats up, the fragrance pushes again Hope that helps @jaymann8126; thanks for jumping into the conversation

[@bruceblanco]

Love Elysium Parfum🤌.. my favorite spring/summer fragrance.. lasts surprisingly long for a citrus on my skin

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks for jumping into the conversation and sharing @bruceblanco; totally agree with your comments Bruce💫

[@FRD-HDD]

I have a few, but I never really clicked with that brand. A lot of fluff IMO.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you @FRD-HDD and interesting that nothings really resonated with you. Have you tried some of the Aoud's? I find these ones are quite unique. Thanks again for jumping into the conversation💫

[@FRD-HDD]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector I'll be honest, I have not had the chance to test the more expensive ones. It's not readily available in The Netherlands. I have two, including Elysium which really disappointed me and Enigma of which I can't say it's spectacular. I have about 400 pieces in my collection so some products (niche and designers) do stick Again, I share my opinion and personal experience in a polite and honest way. I have no grudge against any particular house. What I wrote about Sospiro as a house is factual and what I just shared about Elysium is based on a series of disappointments with some Roja products. Still love the channel, though :-)

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@FRD-HDD Thank you for sharing your experience💫 I personally love hearing how these various fragrance's work on everyone; it provides a much more holistic approach than just my view. Greatly appreciate the support and thank you again for jumping into the conversation🙏🏽

[@mattl7424]

Only the original Elysium POUR HOMME is the option. The others are money grabs. don’t last long. And over priced

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks Matt for jumping into the conversation; totally agree the Pour Homme is glorious💫

[@antoniopopovski5081]

I think this fragrance is copied by Bleu de Chanel and many people will agree. On my skin it lasts 1 hour with no projection and I have no problem with longevity and projection of any fragrance. I think Roja just copied Bleu de Chanel, tried to make it better, but failed.

[@Jackson-jk9ff]

I see where i going. But Eylsium is much much more refined. The performance on the other hand is solid, at least my bottle/on me. I get like 8hrs with 2hrs of heavy projection,4-6hrs Medium and last 2hrs as a skinscent.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Always good to hear from you Antonio and appreciate you jumping into the conversation. I personally don't find that Bleu and Elysium are the same; similar to @Jackson-jk9ff comment I find that Elysium has a lot more going on....especially the Parfum It would be interesting to do a side by side comparison with Bleu and Elysium and see what these bad boys do😎 Thanks again @antoniopopovski5081 for reaching out💫

[@antoniopopovski5081]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector thank you for the reply Marcelo. My point was on Parfum Cologne, while every Parfum from Roja is a masterpiece in my opinion. I am thinking in getting Enigma Parfum, but I may be too young for that DNA (I am 26).

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@antoniopopovski5081 Welcome Antonio! Not sure if you've tried Manhattan....this is amazing!! I spray this on my 6 year grandson and he rocks it! So as a 26 year you'll leave a wake of enamoured people as they experience your sillage🥰

[@antoniopopovski5081]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector Yes, I know it and it is on my radar! Thank you for reminding me.

[@DivineFrag]

Both 100mls are fools gold for broke folk. It gives people the impression of getting a good product when in reality, both 100mls are generic and lack the quality of the Parfum. I'd only wear either 100ml to the office to not overdo it in a specific space.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks for jumping into the conversation @DivineFrag; I love the advice💫👊🏽