Roja Parfums Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Roja Dove) 2017- Perfume Review + Arabian Nights Draw

Master Perfumer Roja Dove via Instagram

Roja Dove spends a great deal of time in the Middle East and has enjoyed the traditional Arabic hospitality on each journey. He says. “When I trained no western perfumer knew Aoud. I decided that I would spend two weeks every month for three years, where I discovered this precious ingredient”. 

The Gulf Collection  Burlington Arcade Roja Parfums Boutique via Instagram

His new series, The Gulf Collection, pays homage to Kuwait, Qatar,TheSultanate of Oman, United Arab Emirates and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to Roja, “I created Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a celebration of Ta’if the summer capitol and the legendary rose that grows there”. 

“Arabian Nights" by Leon Carre

Sr. Contributor Sebastian Jara founder of a popular Facebook Group  weaves a wonderful tale of this magical Extrait de parfum – calling it a journey in perfume.-Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief

Roja Parfums Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Review + Full Bottle Giveaway

Disclosure: Sebastian received a bottle of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a CaFleureBon contributor, opinions entirely his own.

 Thanks to Europerfumes the US distributor of Roja Parfums have a 50 ml  of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a registered CafleureBon reader and Looking Feeling Smelling Great subscriber in the USA (if you are not sure if you are registered click here (you must register on our site or your entry will be invalid). To be eligible please leave a comment ON THIS SITE with what you enjoyed about Sebastian’s YouTube review, if you have a favorite Roja Parfums , and if you like Aoud Perfumes. Draw closes 9/9/ 2017. You can follow us @cafleurebon @lookfeelsmellgreat  @rojaparfums and @official_europerfumes on Instagram.

Roja Dove was a guest contributoir for CaFleureBon and wrote The History of  Great BritianPerfumes 

 You can purchase The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at luckyscent here.  Live or plan to visit NYC? Call or visit our friend  Roja Parfums Bergdorf Goodman Representative, Tom Crutchfield, 212-872-2768 as well.

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  • ALAIN BROWN says:

    Sebastian”s review was on point as usual….he said it takes you on a journey. I want to go on that journey too lol……the notes are great individually, not sure about them all together. Would definitelylive to win this tho. Phoenix Arizona here:)

  • Willie Floyd says:

    Great fragrance I smelled this like a month ago. The longevity of this scent is monstrous I love it When you walk into the room you will grab the attention of men and women immediately

  • Rae Lynn says:

    It’s impossible not to want to try The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after hearing how “beautiful” it is and how interesting the “journey” is that it takes the wearer on. The complexity of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must also contributes to it’s beauty. I live in the US.

  • Chayaruchama says:

    I enjoy Sebastian’s succinct delivery and lack of pretension. It’s a rarity these days <3
    Roja Dove perfumes (and aoud in general) are among my favorites; Nüwa and Fetish Homme are probably my best-beloved.
    I feel honored to be able to participate.

  • Bujaman says:

    Roja dove always makes high quality fragrances and I am very excited about this one especially after hearing Sebastian rave about how complex it is and the array of fruity notes and the cotton candy note is interesting.

  • Ahmed.Amer says:

    Roja Dove is Creating perfumes out of this world, if you are not gonna fall in love with his scents, you gonna at least respect the complexity and how pure and top note the ingredients and the perfumes are.
    So far i am falling in love with all of his creation, From Sebastian description, i know i am going to fall head over toe for Kingdom of Saudi arabia.
    Can’t Wait to smell it, Thanks for the giveaway, NYC Here.

  • Gabriel Garcia says:

    Roja dove is an excellent perfumiere, I have some pretty good experiences with the work that he has done for example the roja amber is outstanding.
    Thanks for the invite.

  • Aaron Annis says:

    Wow… so many notes, so complex indeed! When this Gulf series came onto my radar I’ve been immediately trying to find a means to sample/hear reviews on! So curious to see what journey this level of luxury fragrance has to offer!

  • CivetBomb says:

    I enjoy watching all YouTube reviewers to keep me updated with all the latest and greatest fragrances, as well as opinions. Sebastian is one that I can count on that provides reliable information.

    I do enjoy Aoud fragrances and I own a few from the Roja Parfums collection. Thank you for this great opportunity to win this fragrance!

  • Jerriel Dudley says:

    I definitely only smelled only a few roja dove fragrances creation e and danger I would be shocked to win a roja dove fragrance and one I would love to meet Mr Dove and to have him to sign the fragrance I would win
    I hope I win because I never win these kind of things Thank you Sabstian

  • Lionfey18 says:

    Sebastian says its a real beauty. Its very complex and those are my favorite types of fragrances, they take you on a trip. They allow you to enjoy the full experience the nose had in mind. i would love to try out this fragrance. I live in the US NC.

  • Sorryremix says:

    Absolutely fabulous presentation & heavenly divine notes . I would love to have this regal bottle in my arsenal for sure . Thank you for everyone involved in this royal giveaway & hope to be the luck one . Good luck to all !

  • Robert Jacome says:

    Love the entire Gulf Collection just recently tried Saudi Arabia and it is to die for already own Kuwait and would love to own this thank you again for the review and this generous give away I live in Los Angeles California USA

  • chris says:

    Sebastian”s review was on point as always so very informative and I’m still learning about niche Fragrances and watch his video for knowledge about the scent and notes and his likes and dislikes… He’s one of the best on YouTube..

  • oldschoolfunk says:

    it’s always a pleasure to hear his reviews as they are very descriptive, enough to understand what it smells like without smelling it. very hard to do. never smelled any roja products, so i would love to win the giveaway to smell what sebastian wonderfully paints.

  • Donovan Reich says:

    First off I must say that I absolutely love aoud/oud fragrances! I have yet to try this new Gulf collection release and would love the opportunity to win a bottle. Diaghilev is my all time favorite Roja Dove fragrance and I would like to hear Sebastian’s take on the higher priced luxe-end offerings from this house. Thank you! Writing in from Tucson, AZ!

  • Nesta says:

    I was shocked by the huge list of notes. Sebastian says it is part of the Gulf Collection. One of the main notes in Roja Saudi Arabia is Taif Rose because Taif is a city in Saudi Arabia and famous for roses. Sebastian also says it is oriental so you can expect it to be spicy, rich, and bold. It seems a very complex perfume and goes in multiple directions. I am new to Roja Dove and have never smelled a perfume from Roja Dove but have heard a lot about it like Diaghilev and Amber Aoud. Of course, I love oud and Roja Dove fragrances are famous for oud. I am in the United States.

  • cdmarine says:

    From Sebastian’s glowing review, this sounds like the very definition of a fragrance that “takes you on a journey,” and I LOVE that. I haven’t had a chance to try Roja fragrances yet, but I’ve been coveting them for awhile. They seem to be very well-loved by reviewers, and most of the reviewers seem to be reacting positively to exactly the sort of nuances that I usually find pleasing. That makes me think these are likely to work very well for me. This is definitely one of those houses whose whole line I’m really excited about sampling at some point. As far as oud goes, it’s one of those things that can be a little bit finicky in me, but I’m always up for trying it because, when it goes right, it goes REALLY right. Thanks for the opportunity to pick up this fragrance. It sounds truly amazing. (I’m in KY, USA)

  • Mandrew says:

    The review that Sebastian gave took me by surprise! I really liked how descriptive he was, and how he explained his own experience with the fragrance. He made it sound very intriguing, and in a way very much like I was the one experiencing the different notes. I would LOVE to have such a complex fragrance in my collection! Thanks to Sebastian for another great review, and thank you to Roja Dove!!

  • Ray Schaper says:

    I would love to win this bottle. Sebastian does a nice job with all his reviews. United Arab Emirates is one of my favorites from Roja. I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fine fragrance.

  • guy says:

    I really loved Sebastian’s review of this fragrance, he doesn’t hold back on whether a cologne is good or not. From the way he spoke it sounds extremely complex and oriental, and just simply amazing. I would be humbled if I won this, I live in Nutley New Jersey.

  • Estgrey says:

    What a great review. It was nice to learn about the line and how complex the heart and base are. I’m wanting to experience the olfactive journey of wearing this as well. Thanks for the review.

  • karo says:

    What I liked most about Sebastian’s review is that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a scent journey. A fresh, green aoud with sweetness sounds like it’s right up my alley. I love Roja’s Sweetie Aoud. I like Aoud fragrances when they’re blended beautifully and use premium aoud. I’m in Idaho USA. Thank you so much.

  • MrsPress says:

    When Sebastian said it’s a oriental, and a journey, I knew it must be good! I love oriental fragrances, as well as a scent that really takes you on a journey and/or tells a story. I do enjoy oud/aoud in fragrances…from dirty to extremely clean. To me what makes or breaks an oud/aoud fragrance is what it’s paired with. Thanks to all involved with this extremely generous giveaway!! I would be beyond thrilled to win! I live in Tennessee, United States.

  • Chose says:

    Sebastian is my olfactory education.I have purchased for fragrances because of his reviews. I have not tried any Roja fragrances or Aoud notes.The heart note sound like a summer fruit salad which interest me.

  • Patrick Echevarria says:

    Those notes! I was reminded w/ Tauers Flash series Fruitchouli and Byredo’s Pulp. Haven’t smelled this one so I’m particularly intrigued by the banana note as I don’t remember smelling any frag w/ a banana note. One of the priciest giveaway covered by Sebastian so hoping to win this one. San Diego

  • Gina says:

    You had me until all the fruits but maybe all those other amazing notes balance it out. Love aldehydes, rose, geranium, musk. I am wearing Guerlain Vetiver tonight with my bed sprayed up with Tauerville Vetiver & Petitgrain Splash. I love oud frags. My fave Roja is Enslaved with Karenina a close second.

  • nsquared says:

    Sebastian sounds extremely enthusiastic about this one… really made my ears perk up. Loving the description of the fruits and the sweetness. I’ve heard of many Roja perfumes, but of them all I am also interested in trying Enigma (also known as Creation-E). I usually like oud and Middle Eastern perfumes that are on the sweeter side (for example Perry Ellis Oud Black Vanilla Absolute and Lattafa Raghba). Thanks so much for the draw – I live in the USA.

  • David Edge says:

    I love the way Sebastian described the journey this fragrance takes you on. My favorite Roja is Creation E. I am fascinated with the banana note. Thanks for the wonderful and generous giveaway.

  • Bob Bonnadonna says:

    I think that this was really unexpected since I thought it round be a rose oud but instead it’s a fruity one. Sebastian review was soooo good because he explains this a journey and I now know what candy floss is ha ha. Amber Aoudh, Creation E and brittania are my favorite Rojas. I like knowing that Roja Dove spent 3 years to learn about Oudh
    Thank you to Cafleurebon andRoja Parfume

  • GrandmaGaga says:

    Sebastian calls this a ‘journey’ parfum, which is my favorite type. It sounds fairly feminine or at least it can be worn by women which is nice as well. I’ve heard so much of Roja Dove and would love the chance to own this one…I’ve got to try all of them from this Gulf Collection. I do like certain Oudhs and definitely don’t shy away from them; this sounds relatively tame as Sebastian only mentioned the Oudh note in passing. Thank you for the chance.

  • pianomanmiller says:

    Sebastian always does an amazing job of conveying the feeling of the fragrance and I always look forward to every review. Roja is an artist and I’m looking forward to trying this fragrance.

  • Gaston glali says:

    Nice description Sebastian, I love Roja Dove perfumes my absolute favorite is Diaghilev and parfum de la nuit n3 .

  • Daniel G says:

    Bravo! Sebastian always a stand-up job expressing each facet of a fragrance and his review of Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia is no exception. This is what I like most about Sebastian’s review of this Roja Dove release. My personal favorite in the Roja Dove library is Scandal Pour Homme EDP. I only own a small decant of Scandal, so Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia would actually be my first Roja Dove in the Roja Dove bottle. I can say that of the few Aoud fragrances I have sampled, I like more than I dislike. I am located in Texas, USA. Thanks Sebastian and ÇaFleureBon!

  • Edward Gurango says:

    I have never tried Roja fragrances but this one sounds especially intriguing with its plethora of notes. We can’t say there are “too many notes”!

  • Eric I Diedrichson says:

    I would love to finally own a Roja fragrance. Thank you for the chance. New Jersey USA

  • John brocato says:

    This sounds incredible roja parfums are inspiring and I look up to each one of his creations. I would love to participate and expierenxe this journey and expierence the vast array of notes listed. The candy floss aspect in his fragrances and the sensual sweetness in them are very intriguing.

  • Hikmat Sher Afridi says:

    Thanks for the video review! A journey in a perfume…sounds great and I am expecting from the load of notes that it maybe of 60’s-80’s era perfume type. As described the dry down is warm, sensual and spectacular, being Aoud lover, would love to win. Never own any of the Roja Dove perfumes.
    Thanks to Europerfumes the US distributor of Roja Parfums for the generosity and CafleureBon for the opportunity by letting my relative address in NY, US.

  • ChristianChris says:

    I’m always so scared to love Roja fragrances due to the price tag, but this one sounds really amazing!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win a bottle here!
    I’m in Missouri, USA!
    I love Sebastians reviews because he is incredibly knowledgeable and really loves to contrast fragrances with others!

  • Michael McDonald says:

    I like how he explained the candy floss aspect of this fragrance. I’ve never tried any Roja Parfums, and my favorite oud is either Creed Royal Oud or Atkinsons Oud Save the King. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud was too persistent and overpowering for my taste, considering the category of that scent

  • Mack Elwood says:

    So many notes. I have little experience with Roja but know they know how to blend. Great review by Sebastian as always. I really love the idea of the mature fruit and vetiver-type vibe, so I am very interested in this one.

  • Chris says:

    SABASTIAN’S REVIEW ARE ALWAYS TOP NOTCH. HE IS ONE OF THE TRUE NOSES YOU CAN TRUST IN THE FRAGCOM. I DO NOT OWN ANY ROJA DOVE FRAGRANCES YET, BUT WILL BEER LOOKING TO GET MY HANDS ON SOME REAL SOON. IM JUST STARTING TO DIVE INTO OUDS AND WOULD REALLY LOVE TO SEE WHAT A NICHE HOUSE THAT SPECIALIZES IN OUDS CAN DO!

  • Artur W. says:

    Sebastian is the most expierienced and knowledgeable in the frag community. I love his passion and excitement when describing the scents. He takes the viewer on the fragrance journey with him. Wow! it is so generous and absolutely amazing that one of us may actually win this art piece from the most luxurious house! I was only able to smell Mr Roja Creation E and I loved it. I think it is beautiful and original. Unfortunately due to the price, I may never be able to own anything from that house. It is so great that we have a chance to win one. Thank you Europerfumes and Cafleurebon!! (Illinois)

  • Jovi10 says:

    Sebastian is absolutely right with this review, Roja is definitely one of the most luxurious brand on the Market, their ingredients are over the top. I really like Emirates Aoud over the rest of the collection, my second one is this one for sure and Qatar. Im looking forward to add this gem on my collection. Plantation FL

  • Petersen Pohlen says:

    I like the short and conciseness of Sebastian’s reviews. While I have not tried anywhere near the whole line, my favorite Roja Perfume is Amber Aoud and yes I do like Aouds.

  • Jerry says:

    Haven’t tried a Roma yet but love other aouds. Sebastian’s nose knows what its talking about. Cheers from TX

  • thetong says:

    Sebastian always delivers a clear and easy to grasp review. We share similar tastes and that helps me use his reviews and advice when making my own buying decisions. And he works in music…that’s just awesome. My favorite Roja is definitely Reckless. It’s just gorgeous stuff. I’d love a shot at this bottle. Sebastian sold it so well, it’s almost be criminal not to get my nose on it!

  • malakay_21 says:

    I loved the journey part of his video: when it’s about a beautiful journey, I’m all in. The more complex is, the more I love it. My favourite Roja is Creation E. I love oud fragrances, among favourites being Honey Oud, Nawab al Oud, Amber Aoud.
    Thank you.

  • Richard Potter says:

    For balsam and banana?! There’s a combo you don’t see every day. Sounds intriguing, though. I have no Rojas as yet. I love Aouds. I have a number of stunning Oud’s from Feel Oud. I live in Washington, DC.

  • Sean R says:

    I like fact of the note breakdown of fragrances and the fact the fragrance is very complex. I have never tried there auod collection . Just Vetiver fragrance from them .

  • Robert Patterson says:

    Sebastian’s videos are always pleasing to watch. He brings me up to speed with fragrances that I was never privy to before. He presents them with an honest view, and that is much appreciated. The ones he gives great feed back on I can’t help but to go out and purchase. My wife isn’t the biggest fan of him because of this reason. Lol. But I definitely would love to add this niche line of fragrances to my collection!

  • rome says:

    I really like watching Sebastian’s youtube videos. he always seems to be in a good mood. also has a upbeat vibe. a lot his perfume I have never smelled before watching his videos.

    I love Roja Dove Amber Aoud & De La Nuit 1

    PS. It also helps that Sebastian is my sons name Lol.

  • JKM says:

    I really enjoyed the way Sebastian described the drydown and emphasized the note progression. I do not yet own any Roja parfums but of the ones that I’ve smelled Enigma and Amber Aoud are very special. Thank you for the opportunity to win a full bottle, it sounds absolutely gorgeous.

    Josh from outside of Washington, D.C.

  • Jay Dabbs says:

    Very luxurious. Love Rose de mai and the violet with Saffron. Would like to experience all Rojas’s fragrances,but only a few can be found in San Francisco.

  • antifaro says:

    I really enjoy it when someone is taken on a journey with a fragrance. There was one by Andy Tauer that did it for me, and hoping I can find a new journey to be taken on with this one by Roja, as I have not tried any of his before. I have not done a dive into my Aoud fragrances either. Would love to give this a try. Currently in South Carolina.

  • Marc says:

    Sebastian uses the word “beautiful” and “sweet” many times. I’m intrigued by the complexity and the mix of notes here. His raves about the drydown are very compelling. I have UAE Oud and it’s one of my favorites. I’d love to experience this masterpiece as well. Boston, MA.

  • Kofi koranteng says:

    Omg!!!!! What a great review. I dont own any of the Roja fragrances but have had the opportunity to smell Creation E. I like the way it smelled, soo rich and unique. Sebastian ur breakdown of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tells me how good this would be. I love the smell of oud!!!!
    Winning a bottle would be great, i would go to the moon and back!!!! hahahahahahahaha
    Sebastain how do you get all these promotions for give aways? GREAT JOB!!!!
    Thanks alot for all the opportunities.
    Akron, Ohio USA

  • pdsfinest74 says:

    I enjoyed how Sebastian described the notes in this fragrance. They seem complex but are very appealing next to the beautifully designed bottle. I do enjoy oriental fragrances so I’m sure I’d enjoy this. My favorite Roja fragrance is E Creation. Representing Queens New York.

  • Pandora P says:

    Sebastian’s perfume passion really rubs on to people through his excellent reviews. Would love to win a bottle of this ultra luxurious brand and Seb’s stamp of approval makes it even more exciting to have it. I am beginning to appreciate Oud scents now e.g. FDB’s Oud Noir Intense and Sahraa Oud. California.

  • Gabriel Gallawa says:

    I like that Sebastian reminds folks that there is more to a fragrance than the opening. So many turn their nose up after an Italian sniff on a test strip. Especially with niche fragrances, time is needed to fully experience the journey a quality fragrance takes you on.

  • Nadine Cunningham says:

    Sebastian did an excellent review of this Roja Parfums fragrance, it seems to take him on an interesting journey which I’d definitely like to experience. I like Roja Dove from this house, however I’m not a fan of aoud scents.

  • Patty P says:

    Yes I have to come to love more and more aoud perfumes. I think I only had the pleasure of ever sampling but one Roja creation, Gardenia. Sebastian’s description of the notes is better than just reading them. 🙂 USA

  • Lynne says:

    I have two Roja fragrances,,vetiver and Lily, both of which I adore!!. They are so complex and totally mesmerizing. I do have a few Aoud fragrances, only decants, in Roja and many other houses. Sebastian’s reviews are always spot on and take us thru a journey that we’d like to take on our own.

  • Taj Porter says:

    I have not owned a Roja Dove fragrance yet but my Neiman’s are about to start carrying them. I am really intrigued with the Cotton Candy note that Sebastian spoke of. It’s not used enough and may be my favorite note. I search for fragrances with that note so I’ll be stalking this release.

  • xoe says:

    What I love about Sebastian’s review is his description of the journey on which the scent will take you. As much as I do love simple pure single note perfumes, these days I am much more drawn to complexity and opulence. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s description has me coveting the scent. I have never tried, nor even sniffed a Roja Dove perfume, but I am now dying to try Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Aoud perfumes are exquisite and it seems that the future belongs to the Gulf States.

  • Raee says:

    I am really intrigued by the banana note. In the review he mentioned that it’s has the most amazing dry down. Fingers crossed hope to get to try this.

    In USA.

  • Diana D says:

    Every time I watch one of Sebastian’s reviews, I want to run out immediately and buy it!! This fragrance sounds so sexy and sensual. I love how complex the perfume is with so many different notes. It sounds amazing from beginning to end. I only own one Auod fragrance called Velvet Rose Oud by Jo Malone. I love it because it is very deep and sexual. I’ve never tried anything from Roja so I’d be thrilled to get this one!

    I live in the USA.

  • jeremyn87 says:

    I’d love to try this. It sounds really interesting; particularly as it sounds like a fruit salad, yet Sebastian says it’s very mature. It doesn’t sound particularly typical of a khaliji fragrance, but does sound like something I would enjoy

  • rusty says:

    Sebastian is like the pure parfum extrait of all the youtube fragrance reviewers. He gives you quite a good sense of how the actual perfume would smell like with his note breakdown. I would love to get a bottle of ROJA KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA as it sounds so complex and appealing which is right up my alley.

    California, USA.

  • susie frankel says:

    Once and for all….Sebastian is the GOAT for Real Reel reviews. Loved this one, of course. Have a few ouds. No Roja Dove but welcome the opportunity. This “Saudi Arabia” scent is so interesting thanks to Sebastian’s journey. I love strong edgy scents with complex parts to waft through.
    I’m in AZ. Thanks CFB..

  • Rosa says:

    Thanks for another excellent review, Sebastian. This sounds loooovely, I really like the note composition! Never tried anything from this house.
    IL, USA

  • Rich S. says:

    Sebastian is completely on point with TKOSA! His description of the fragrance couldn’t have been more accurate. My favorite from the Roja Parfums line has got to be London currently, the spiced sweetness of London is just incredible on the skin! I absolutely LOVE Aoud fragrances and enjoy fragrances with tons of complexity! Thank you Cafleurebon and Europerfumes for this generous giveaway!

  • Alessio S. says:

    Sebastian has a great nose and I truly value his opinion when it comes to fragrances. The entire Roja line is stunning. The quality is totally there any you can tell. The Saudi Arabia fragrance is one of the best from the Arab collection and it would be amazing to add it to my collection. I would like to thank both Cafleurebon, as well as, Sebastian for their contribution to the fragrance community!

  • Hasib says:

    Thank You Sebastian and others for this giveaway
    Would love to try a this and own a bottle
    Still haven’t tried anything From the House of
    Roja. Excited. Peace

  • bhaffar says:

    Giveaway requirement 1: To be eligible please leave a comment ON THIS SITE with what you enjoyed about Sebastian’s YouTube review..

    Giveaway answer 1: I enjoyed how Sebastian described this fragrance as a journey in a bottle.

    Giveaway requirement 2: if you have a favorite Roja Parfums…

    Giveaway answer 2: My favorite Roja Parfums are Fetish, Scandal, and Creation-R Pour Homme.

    Giveaway requirement 3: and if you like Aoud Perfume…

    I love Aoud Perfumes!

    Thanks Sebastian, Roja, and Michelyn.

  • Paulie says:

    Sebastians review was detailed, without being too long and just an overall standard he always has. Quality reviewer
    I never tried Roja Dove so this would be a first :::: keeps fingers crossed:;;;;

    I have tried a few aouds that I enjoyed.. From designer ouds like versace noir, and john varvatos ouds, to some middle eastern ouds like kalemat black.. Also enjoyed manceras vanille aoud.

    I never get notifications on facebook about drawings or winners.. Not sure what is wrong. If I ever won would they message me on facebook to notify me?

  • Troysome says:

    I really appreciated Sebastian’s clarification of the fruit note characteristics in the heart. I tend to shy away from berries and bananas in perfume, but they sound great in context of the other notes. And that base actually sounds like something to look forward to, not simply to anchor the other notes. Would love to try this.

  • Muzo says:

    I enjoyed how he broke down the complex journey and employed patience. The fact the base is gorgeous really does set one up for great experiences with each wearing.

    I’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing any Roma or Aoud fragrances.

    I’m in Connecticut.

  • melisande says:

    A candy floss accord – beautiful! After reading your review I have to go and find a sample. I haven’t tried anything from this perfume house.
    Thank you for the chance! USA

  • Tom Schroeder says:

    To hear Sebastian say that it has one of the most beautiful drydowns he has ever experienced says a lot! Wow. I enjoyed how he described the fragrance unfolding. My favorite Roja Parfums fragrance is Creation-E (Enigma). It unfolds with multiple layers as well. This one sounds unique, as I fully expected spicy notes, but am surprised by the sweetness and fruit in the composition. I’m always the mood to wait for a complete unfolding of a fragrance and would love to have a bottle of this. I like Aoud compositions. (San Jose, California, USA)

  • zamar says:

    Sebastian reviews are always right on the target, not too short, not too long. I was expecting heavy oriental oudy perfume not something like this (fruity). I curious more about dry down.
    From the Roja house I enjoy Engima more than the other that I have ever tried.
    Thanks to Europerfumes and Cafleurebon for the opportunity. I live in Houston, TX.

  • Michelle C says:

    Sebastian’s review had me at “journey”. It sounds like such a beauty! I love Roja parfums. My favorites are Musk Aoud, Haute Lux and Amber extrait. I love aoud as well. Thank you so very much for the giveaway! I am in NJ.

  • alexi says:

    What i loved about sebastians review is the detail he puts into describing a fragrance lets you almost smell it,so you know what your getting and if fragrance is right for you,also helps those who decide to blind buy,which many are guilty of ,me for one lol.

    My favorite roja is enigma and Aoud in fragrance blends are wonderful when done right ,Rojas aoud’s are a fine example of aouds done masterfully ,tastefully.

    I live in u.s.

    Thanks Roja and Cafleurebon for awesome giveaway.

  • princeypee says:

    Sebastian describing the experience of this scent as a journey sounds so exciting. I’ve never tried something this complex and I’d love to take the ride. I like when fragrances have a long tail and he seemed to be more impressed by the dry down than anything. I’ve never tried a Roja fragrance because of their high price, but I’m a big fan of Aoud scents. New York

  • NiceVULady says:

    Sebastin always explains things so well. I don’t have any Roja and I do like Aoud fragrances. What a pleasure to listen and learn. Thanks for the draw. I live in the USA

  • Amzad Hosein says:

    Sebastian just makes this sound to interesting and delicious. He alwsys does an awesome job. I would love to win a bottle of Kingdom of Saudi.

  • lionceau says:

    This new one sounds like something I’d adore. The list of ingredients is just WOW! I love aoud fragrances and my favorite Roja is Scandal.
    Thanks for the generous draw! I live in the U.S.

  • JozefJak says:

    I love Sebastian’s reviews for so detailed notes explanation and the scent development on your skin. I haven’t try any Roja perfumes yet, as they are very expensive. I like the oud scents. I have address in Huston, TX.

  • Dev Kuzmer says:

    This is a awesome giveaway. Roja creates some of the most unique and high quality parfums out there. I’ve only had the opportunity to own only one of his creations and it’s a masterpiece. I only use my Roja Berg Extrait on very formal occasions. They are very expensive but worth the cost. Anyways good luck to everyone. Cheers from Texas.

  • tarena says:

    Wow what an eclectic list of notes this fragrance has. It’s very impressive that Sebastian is able to detect so many of its facets. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seems like it’d be a roller-coaster scent experience, but the balsam fir and candyfloss base that it dries down to really does sound beautiful. I’ve never tried anything from Roja Parfums, although judging from the amount of comments, I’m definitely missing out. Also love aoud – it’s one of my favorite notes. In the US.

  • Adamska67 says:

    Thank you for this opportunity. I love Kuwait from the Gulf collection. Amber Oud is another great one. I don’t own anything from this house so id love to win one. And I’m a resident of NYC.

  • JCIMS1611 says:

    Thanks for the chance to win a bottle. I always enjoy watching Sebastian’s reviews. His comments about the different directions of this fragrance sounds great. Would love to see how this evolves to me with the aldehydes to the fruits to the dry down.

    I’m in the US.

    Thanks again!

  • Moaweia78 says:

    I always enjoy Sebastian’a reviews as he’s with no doubt the master of reviewing dark colognes. I was born and raised in Qatar and lived in both Saudi and Dubai. I was raised up loving oud oils mixed with different notes. In that region of the world, you can tell where someone is from based on what kinda oud cologne he’s or she’s wearing, they don’t wear cologne based on the the season since it’s basically warm all year long.People from that region wear colognes to represent how they feel!! They believe fragnaces influence behavior, and they wear it based on how they feel. Oud colognes are amazing, a world of its own. I’d like to try it and see how a western perfumer would create such a cologne to identify his interpretation. Nways you all have good luck, and congrats to the winner from now.

  • Jennifer says:

    Hello! Sebastian’s reviews are always very detailed & exciting. My husband loves aoud and I think would really love to win this contest! Thank-you so much for this opportunity.

  • Vahagn says:

    I always enjoy Sebastian’a reviews, thanks Sebastian and Cafleurebon. Most of all I like how he wonder about base of this perfume. After his admiration, I immediately want to test this perfume. I like eastern perfumes and oud perfumes.
    I like Amber Aoud and Fetish Homme Roja Dove.
    USA, DE

  • stobias72 says:

    What I liked about his review was his detail to describe the fragrance! That alone really made me want to try it . The dry down seems one of a kind

  • Akahina says:

    Roja Dove…how much I love your scents. My favorite is Amber Aoud. I fell in love with it at first sniff and it does not disappoint. The complexity and changes described, and all th3 heart notes make this sound absolutely delicious. I always gravitate to anything with oud. I would love this addition. Sounds perfect. I live in Oregon.

  • Sindbad Maher says:

    I have never tried Roja colognes/perfumes before. From the reviews it seems like this would be something I am interested in. A lot of people have not smelled Taief rose but I have. It’s a very unique smell that you get from flowers growing in the desert. Definitely a good pick for this cologne because it is unique. It seems like this is a well blended cologne but I am curious to see how it matches the hype. I did smell Kuwait and I liked it. RDKOSA looks even better.