Champagne At BG

I’m thrilled to say the new Roja Parfums exclusive for Bergdorf Goodman feels like it was crafted by Roja Dove himself. This fragrance carries Roja’s unmistakable DNA—luxurious, detailed, and deeply refined. I truly hope that Roja continues to work here and there for the most special releases from the house. No shade to Mr. Cotton, but let’s be honest...Roja understands the BG client like few others do, and he’s masterfully converted Bergdorf devotees into lifelong Roja collectors. This is a modern take on the aldehydic experience and it’s beautifully done. Aldehydes, often linked to the golden age of perfumery, suddenly feel fresh again. Here, they’re reimagined in a way that’s as refined as it is unexpected. Like Tea at BG, this scent captures the spirit of the experience rather than a literal “tea” or “champagne” note and it’s more about the feeling than the flavor. The opening of C@BG sparkles. It’s as if you’ve walked into a lively toast with multiple flutes of fruity champagne clinking together. The fruits are luscious, ripe, and full-bodied. The aldehydes add a soft effervescence, recreating that champagne fizz and giving the composition a playful sense of lift. As the fragrance evolves, the sweetness of the fruit transitions seamlessly into a warm, creamy vanilla, gently wrapped in soft musks. I don’t detect any animalic edge, but there’s a quiet woody warmth in the base that gives it depth and polish. The dry down feels distinctive and elegant. I can’t think of anything that smells like it outside of the Roja brand. Roja loyalists will be pleased because it’s modern, joyous, and effortlessly sophisticated. I love C@BG’s versatility. It’s the kind of fragrance that works year-round, from black-tie evenings to chic, casual afternoons. Like other Roja exclusives at Bergdorf’s, these bottles arrive straight from France before they’ve had much time to macerate and mature, so early impressions may not reflect the perfume’s full potential. For reference, my bottle of Tea at Bergdorf’s is far richer today than the early testers from launch last year. So, I’d suggest giving this one time—it will likely blossom beautifully in the bottle, growing even more special with age. As for price—let’s not even go there. No one buys Roja for a bargain. You buy Roja because you refuse to smell ordinary. And while a few recent releases have leaned a bit safer, this exclusive proves that Roja Parfums still delivers what we crave from the house: luxury, artistry, and distinction. And frankly, at this price and at this address, it should. YOUTUBE- SIMPLY PUT SCENTS

Below are my first impressions from initially smelling and from my first full wearing from a sample today. My bottle has been reserved🙌 Initial Impressions: Opens very bright with a berry medley and is very very sparkly and bubbly. Very much champagne and aldehydes that’s dry but soft vanilla is present right away to sweeten it up. Soft and elegant projection and not as loud as Tea. The sweetness almost has a bubblegum designer feel but it’s smooth. It has an easier appeal compared to Tea at BG. The beginning stages of the dry-down has that Aoud Extraordinaire DNA but this has more bubblegum sweetness and the fruits are juicier and not as sweet. The dry aldehydes and champagne linger in the background still. The musk choice is very clean, fluffy and airy and pairs very nice with the vanilla. Not cloying at all and is balanced perfectly. So far, it’s a beautiful scent that is balanced to perfection. The fruits, vanilla, and champagne/aldehydes are what I pick up the most. Very much unisex and can be worn all year-round. My only gripe is that it does have a designer bubblegum sweetness that may turn people away from the $1300 price tag. First full wearing: A follow up to yesterday’s first impressions of Champagne at BG. Today, I did my first full wearing. Champagne at BG shows why fragrance must be sprayed on skin. On paper, the aldehydes and champagne are very intense with the sparkling and bubbly quality. Also, a slight fruit loops type fruitiness is present. This stage lasts for a long time on paper, and rather, disappears very quickly on my skin. The depth I get on skin from the vanilla and slight bubblegum sweetness does not come out as much on paper. This scent continuously changes on skin from the brighter notes to the woody, sweet depth. Spraying on paper only highlights the sparkling qualities with the juicy and slight fruity berry medley. From a performance standpoint, Champagne at BG does not project as much as Tea at BG on my skin. The projection is softer and more elegant as the slight sparkle, fruits, vanilla, and fuzzy and clean musk permeate through the air. When it comes to longevity, the vanilla and woody backbone sticks around for a long time. This lines up with Tea at BG as this is still lasting on my skin 8 hours later. Overall, I enjoy the scent of Tea at BG more, however, Champagne at BG has a very elegant wearing experience that I actually enjoy more. This has grown on me since first smelling yesterday and finally wearing it for the first time today.

Here are my amateur thoughts on Champagne at BG by Roja Parfums, which will be limited to 150 bottles at Bergdorf Goodman. Right off the bat, I get that sparkling champagne and soft aldehydes...bright, fun, and much gentler than something sharp and “statement-making” like Chanel No. 5. There’s also this designer bubblegum vibe in the background, reminiscent of Paco Rabanne 1 Million or JPG Le Male flankers, that doesn’t really go away, and while it makes the scent more mass-appealing, it also keeps it from feeling truly “special.” The drydown is very light and smooth with vanilla, soft woods, and musk, while oud is basically nonexistent. The oud may be just a placeholder, which adds to the unfortunate continuance of large companies deciding that synthetic oud needs to be in EVERY new release. Performance seems a little low on my sample, becoming a skin scent after an hour, though it probably needs time to settle after transit. I will need to retest it again in a couple days. Even with its quirks, I’m still picking up a bottle for my collection...this is partly because it’s such a limited release and my fiancée likes it too. But if I’m honest, I personally prefer the Tea at BG release; it feels more unique and memorable to me than Champagne at BG. Update: this one is growing on me. To be honest, it’s got a fantastic opening.

This is so lovely. Thank God I got it during the BG money off event otherwise, I might not have splurged. I believe this is an easy to understand fragrance. It’s not complex but the tropical notes give it a little special edge. The aldehydes are perfectly proportioned (no Chanel no 5 here ya’ll). I wish Roja would reconsider keeping more of his limited editions. It’s hard when I fall in love with them and they are limited. I fell for the OG Vetiver and Bergamot fragrances but, alas, I can’t purchase them again. I actually emptied both. The price may turn some away but if you are browsing through Bergdorf Goodmon, it’s worth a sniff.

A follow up to Tea at BG. This will come in a 100mL for $1200 on November 1st, 2025. The key notes will be: Top: Aldehydes Tropical Fruits Heart: Honey Champagne Base: Oud Vanilla Patchouli Amber