Dubai- Roja Parfums has launched the new Parfum de Voyage collection, a set of three splendid perfumes: Aoud, Musk Aoud and Amber Aoud. These soft and sensual Middle Eastern fragrances, a blend of legendary materials, are created by Roja Dove, the celebrated English perfumer. The collection is exclusively available at Paris Gallery in the UAE.
“With my Aoud creations I have captured the mysterious exoticism of the Middle East. Rich, exotic and complex fragrances of unparalleled luxury, the secret pleasures coveted by all.”Roja Dove said,describing the latest collection.
AOUD: “Exotic Mysterious Sensuality”
RICH, SOFT, FRESH, SWEET, SPICY, & SENSUAL
“I fell in love with the perfumes of the Middle East when I was working there: the way the Aouds are worn and then sublimated by the scent of Bakhoor. The greatest compliment I ever receive is when my Middle Eastern clients ask, ‘how do you know our smell?”,Roja remarked.
Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Verbena
Heart: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Geranium
Base: Cedarwood, Aoud, Sandalwood, Casmir Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Saffron, Rhubarb, Ambergris, Vanilla, Musk, Leather Notes
MUSK AOUD: “Mysterious & Extremely Sensual”
WARM, DRY, SWEET, SPICY, SOFT, LEATHERY, & VERY SENSUAL
When asked about the Musk Aoud,Roja said,”I created a perfume that combined two of the most legendary materials of all – Musk and Aoud. I wanted to see how far it was possible to push the note of Aoud from its traditional route, and create something totally unexpected”.
Top: Bergamot, Lemon
Heart: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
Base: Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Precious Wood Notes, Sandalwood, Aoud Wood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather, Birch, Ambrette, Musk
AMBER AOUD: “Sumptuous Mysterious Sensuality”
RICH, SOFT, SWEET, SPICY, WARM, & SENSUAL
“Many of the Gum Resins which have been used in perfumery for millennia originate from the Middle East. I took these materials and blended them with the exotic note of Aoud to create a scent which is both soft and sensual”,said Roja Dove.
Top: Lime, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Fig
Base: Saffron, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Birch, Sandalwood, Aoud Wood, Oakmoss, Orris, Civet, Musk, Ambergris