51 Pour Femme

51 by Roja Parfums is an exquisite, luxurious fragrance that exudes elegance and femininity, offering a captivating journey through rich florals and warm, comforting base notes. This fragrance is a true embodiment of refinement, blending delicate florals with a warm, powdery finish, creating a timeless scent that resonates with sophistication. The fragrance opens with the bright, citrusy freshness of bergamot, which provides a clean, uplifting introduction. This vibrant note sets the stage for the delicate florals that follow. Ylang-ylang brings a lush, tropical sweetness, while gardenia adds creamy, white floral elegance. The addition of raspberry offers a subtle, fruity sweetness that brightens the floral heart, while tuberose and jasmine elevate the composition with their rich, intoxicating floral character. Orange blossom brings a touch of freshness and citrusy brightness, and rose adds a classic, romantic depth to the bouquet. Lily-of-the-valley introduces a soft, green, and airy note, lending a sense of lightness and elegance to the fragrance’s heart. As the fragrance evolves, the base reveals a warm, comforting depth. Vanilla takes center stage, offering a rich, creamy sweetness that grounds the composition with its smooth, luxurious texture. Cashmere wood and sandalwood add soft, woody warmth, enveloping the fragrance in a cozy, smooth embrace. Benzoin and orris root contribute a slightly resinous, powdery quality, enhancing the fragrance’s sophistication. The green, slightly woody scent of violet leaf adds a touch of freshness, while cinnamon and anise introduce a subtle, spicy sweetness, rounding out the base with an intriguing complexity. Patchouli and cloves offer an earthy, slightly smoky depth, ensuring the fragrance maintains its richness and depth, leaving a lasting impression.

Edit: I just realised that this is the page for the parfum/extrait. I don’t have that version, but I’ll leave my review here just for info! I have both the essence de parfum (in the discovery set purchased directly from Roja) and the eau de parfum (50ml bottle with the all gold cap purchased from Harrods). To me, these smell the way you imagine perfume *should* smell. Traditional, expensive, nothing offensive, like the waft you remember as a child when an expensive looking lady walked past, or the scent lingering when you had to hug a rich relative you didn’t know well. Something elusive that you searched for but never could quite find. The true scent of expensive perfume. Very smooth and balanced and well put together. But then I love amber scents! To me this is a well rounded floral amber perfume. Not too young as it’s not too sweet. But doesn’t smell like an old woman scent to me. The initial scent (bergamot?) of both is a bit sharp for me, and not a fragrance I enjoy, luckily this disappears within 5 mins. It gets better as you wear it and the base notes come through. I think the edp is stronger than the essence. The essence fades more quickly on me, turning into a lovely warm, slightly spicy ylang-vanilla patchouli fragrance, that is a bit softer and sweeter than the dry down of the edp. The edp stays a bit sharper for longer; still a lovely smooth amber fragrance, but projecting the white florals, rose and raspberry for a bit longer than the essence on me. The essence is somehow softer, the edp shouts more. Overall a lovely amber perfume that is definitely full bottle worthy, but for longevity I’d buy the edp.

Roja Dove's 51 is a fragrance that unfolds like a symphony of notes, each contributing to a harmonious and luxurious olfactory experience. The opening notes of bergamot set the stage with a bright and refreshing introduction. This citrusy burst immediately captures attention and prepares the senses for the journey ahead. As the fragrance progresses to the heart, a rich and opulent floral blend emerges. Ylang-ylang, raspberry, gardenia, tuberose, rose, jasmine, orange blossom, and lily-of-the-valley intertwine in a captivating dance. The floral bouquet is both intricate and beautifully orchestrated, creating a sensorial masterpiece. The base notes of 51 leave a lasting and indulgent impression. Vanilla brings a sweet and creamy warmth, while cashmere wood, sandalwood, benzoin, violet leaf, orris root, cinnamon, anise, patchouli, and cloves add depth and complexity. The combination of these elements results in a rich and sensual foundation that lingers on the skin. What sets 51 apart is its ability to balance freshness, florals, and warmth seamlessly. The fragrance evolves gracefully, revealing different facets with each passing moment. Its luxurious and sophisticated character makes it a standout choice for those seeking an olfactory journey that is both opulent and memorable. Roja Dove's 51 is a true masterpiece in the world of perfumery, a symphony of scents that leaves an indelible mark.

Super feminine. Immediately I get notes of vanilla and rose. After about an hour, it's less rose and more white floral bouquet. I can still smell the vanilla, and I think even slight hints of sandalwood. After an hour or two, is when the amber fragrance really starts to come in for me. It starts like a strong floral and dries down a little more woody/resinous. While the opening is entirely different, I smell strong similarities in the dry down to Serge Lutens Santal Masjuscule (which is very woody). I think it's a little sweet/floral for my personal taste (but I tend to enjoy more unisex aromatic perfumes, so I'm biased). EDIT: The fragrance lingered on my shirt and my pillow and I couldn't stop sniffing. It leaves the most wonderful, expensive, sweet, comforting smell on any article of clothing/bedding, etc it touches. Gorgeous. I think since it's so strong, putting a dab is perfect. My boyfriend adores the smell. EDIT EDIT: I smelled this over two years ago and 2.5 years later I feel similarly. TBH the opening is too vanilla to me. It's a very vanilla/ylang ylang opening. I don't dislike it but it's not my personal style. That drydown though... is MAGIC and still feels very Belle to me. magical princess. WHO I PICTURE THIS ON: A princess? I feel like this is what Belle smells like at the end of Beauty and the Beast when she becomes a princess.

So strange, I have had this perfume for some time now, and I enjoy it - just seems weaker in projection from my other Rojas so I don't reach for it very often (because I love strong blasting perfumes)-but I never realized it had Ylang (a note I normally can't stand) in it. I have discovered recently that my aversion toward many classics and vintage 80's fragrances is due to the presence of this note. It smells like musty cardboard to me - like an old shoebox? But here, I don't detect that at all. This is a very sweet, very feminine, floral fragrance that smells of high quality, but is not at all outdated. This couldn't offend anyone. It's a very safe perfume - and not overpowering. Just don't sense the Ylang - maybe its a combo of Ylang and orange blossom (commonly found it vintage fragrances) that bothers me.. Now I'll have to experiment some more.