ROJA

Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit 1 – too trivial, would be committing a serious sin against the collective of perfume lovers. For here we have a bottle that, with its price tag of 14,955 kr, offers not just a scent, but an experience, a feeling of owning something that transcends the material. So let’s dive into this extravagance and give a, shall we say, ample description. First of all, let’s linger on the bottle design. This is not just any container, but a sparkling treasure in itself, a kind of jewel for the bathroom or bedroom shelf, no matter where one chooses to place it. It has this golden glow, as if it knows it is worth its weight in gold, and it is crowned with black gemstone-like tops that give it a majestic touch. It’s almost like a ceremony to just look at the bottle, as if it itself proclaims its significance before you even open it. But when you first dare to open – yes, here you must almost think of a theatrical opening moment, perhaps in a room where the light is dimmed, and the anticipation is built up to a breaking point. The expectation of what this precious nectar actually brings. First scent notes – and here you must almost pause, for this is not a simple and easily interpretable scent, oh no, far from it. This is a composition of oriental, mystical notes that takes you to a world where the night never ends, a world of silk, dark velvet, and secret, stolen glances in the shadows. The feeling of applying this perfume is like wrapping yourself in an invisible cloak – not a heavy, impenetrable cloak, but rather a light and sophisticated cloud of confidence and allure. Imagine notes of spices, possibly saffron and cinnamon, that give a feeling of warmth, but at the same time a kind of distance. It’s almost like being near a fire without feeling the flame. And then come the more subtle layers of floral hints – not the typical, light flowers, but perhaps something earthier, like jasmine or tuberose, something that sets the imagination in motion and makes the mind wander. And then – ah, the base notes. Here we find something rich and decadent, perhaps something like amber and oud, yes, it must be oud – the mysterious, almost hypnotic scent that always gives a hint of darkness, like a night sky without stars. Maybe a touch of vanilla to round it all off, but not the sweet, naive vanilla you find in commercial scents – no, here we are talking about a dark, almost smoky vanilla, the kind that holds back a little, just like this perfume as a whole. But who is this perfume really for? This is no everyday scent. This is something you wear when you want to make an impression, when you’re going out and want the whole room to turn to you as you enter. It’s a scent for those who are comfortable being mysterious, perhaps a little unattainable. For some, it may be a reminder of everything that is unattainable, but for others – yes, for the right person – this is a scent that transforms them into something almost mythical. So yes, 14,955 kr may seem like a staggering sum, but it’s not just money for perfume. It’s money for an illusion, for a journey, for the feeling of being something more, if only for a night. But what do you think? Do you believe the scent can live up to the expectations, or is it simply too much of a good thing?