Elysium Noir

Was given a small spray and spraycard of this at a niche fragrance shop in Chicago (House of Dubai) and wasnt particularly amazed. With time though, I found myself missing the scent trail of the Roja more than the Bleu de Chanel L' Exclusif I tried later on that same day. I ended up ordering a bottle of Noir out of pure intrigue with the help of a 15% off promo. Having received my bottle, I was anxious to open and commit. The first spray was tainted by skepticism and prejudgements. I initially perceived the fragrance as metallic/cold and with that chemically oud vibe I get from Mancera/Montale fragrances.. That definitley is Not how I felt after several follow-on applications. Within a few minutes of trying to decipher the notes and giving the scent time to lay on skin+clothes...I began to really appreciate/like this. Appropriately classified as 'Noir', this scent is mysterious and intriguing with a similar bold allure that captured audiences of Sauvage, Dylan Blue and the like.. but NOIR is very much a different scent. Bold at first, Noir keeps a strong yet soft character as its projection calms and transitions into a long lasting dry down. People here have emphasized blackberry. Its present and balanced - not amped up like citruses in the original Elysium. Dense and smooth, Noir's Blackberry note does not domineer. It is not notably 'juicy' or have a sticky syrupy sweetness witnessed in fragrances that feature cassis or blackcurrant - it is more in line with Purple Label, and less like Bleecker Street. Noir remains clean and becomes slightly soapy rather than sweet or fruity in the dry down. I love how this is so unabashedly masculine without overly woody or spicy accords. This might be hated now for whatever reason..but it Will gain cred in the community with those that buy, wear and give it time to appreciate. An homage to the manly man fragrances of the 80s, 90s and 2000s; NOIR fuses elements of those old bold scents with a modern twist to create a palatable fragrance that is complimentary of that same old-school man living in the modern age . Uniquely Intriguing and alluring. Again, this is unlike any Elysium.. its nature is not bright, zesty, citric like previous Elysiums. It might be closer to Apex or a more denser version of Sauvage in that regard - so I would recommend trying before buying. All in all, very glad with my full bottle purchase.

Elysium Noir is the latest release in Roja Dove’s Elysium collection, and it could easily have been launched under a different name because it bears no resemblance whatsoever to the previous versions it’s a completely different fragrance! Noir opens with a mix of fruits, geranium with a rose-like aspect, and a slight lavender bite. The much-discussed blackberry note also appears right at the start, even though the official note pyramid lists it as a heart note. It’s a juicy, sweet blackberry that stays present from the very beginning all the way to the end of the perfume. One note that really stood out on my skin is cypress. It shows up right after the opening and remains quite prominent during the first 30 minutes. I’m not the biggest fan of this vintage green vibe it’s the moment I like the least in the fragrance but luckily for me, it gradually fades away, giving space to a warm base of cardamom, pepper, and leather. I also pick up the earthy touch of patchouli, though not as much as I’d like, but it’s definitely there! The blackberry remains throughout, adding a sweet fruity tone in all stages of the perfume until it finally dies out into a slightly earthy fruity aroma. A relevant point: among the four in the line, I found this the “least natural,” something that really leans more towards a designer-style fragrance. It feels as if Roja’s new perfumer wanted to create something that would appeal to as many people as possible. It’s a very easy scent for someone just getting into niche perfumery, but it may not be as appealing for those who turn to niche houses looking for something more exclusive. If, like me, you enjoy the Elysium line and insist on owning every release, it’s a solid choice—easy to like and easy to wear. But if you don’t care about collecting the full line, I believe you can find something better, more natural-smelling, and more exclusive for the price!

After spending more time with it, this is definitely overhated, and would have had a much better reception if it was a separate thing. People are whining about how unoriginal this is, but they forget that the most successful ROJA releases are distantly related to very classic scent DNAs, and its the elevated quality that makes them stand out. For example, you wouldn't be surprised to find out someone who loves Terre D' Hermes also loves Elysium. Well, this could be considered the tart and tangy Bleu De Chanel, in the best rendition possible. Or an extremely expensive Y flanker. I too agree with @PeterNorthStars, the leather/cypriol/incense nuances bring it very close to BDC L'Exclusif. Of course they don't smell the same, but you probably like one if you like the other. As expected, there are lots of naturals in the blend, so it performs way way better in colder weather. The citrus top lingers in the air around you for much longer, and the blackberry/juniper combo shines all the way through. The scent bubble is too small for the retail price, but it does smell expensive and makes you feel really good. Best thing about it for me, it never gets sweet and retains the tanginess, very 90s/00s coded. EDIT: Now available at around 200€ on some discounters, if it falls around the 160€ tag where other ROJA "Parfum Cologne" bottles are found nowdays, it will be fairly priced.

A longtime fan of Elysium Parfum and the cologne, I blind-bought a 10ml bottle of this and find it absolutely beautiful. The comment below comparing it to Sauvage is interesting, and I don't disagree, but I myself was getting a hint of Parfum de Marly's Percival—it's no doubt a mass-appealing scent. But the reviews here don't do justice to the fact that this is clearly a high-end fragrance, done exceptionally well. Though it may remind some of a $30 cologne, as one commenter wrote, to me it stands utterly apart. It's less cinnamony than Creed Aventus Absolu, but has something of that exceptional frangrance's wow-effect. I'm really impressed overall with this; I wasn't planning to write a comment, but reading the generally lame reviews here motivated me to inform people that this is truly stellar stuff. ps. To the commenter ripping on Roja's private life, get help.

This smells NOTHING like mid ahh Dylan blue, blue de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, or any other MID tier GENERIC blue “shower gel” designer. This is absolutely nothing like any of those, nor does it smell like Imagination, which I also hate. This is vastly superior to all of those COMBINED. Phenomenal 9/10 fragrance. Love the dark fruity clean shampoo/shower gel vibes from this one, without any of the unnecessary powdery or soapy crap that the other frags mentioned have in varying degrees. Also isn’t too Amber or ambroxan heavy unlike some of those. The only similarity to the fragrances described above is the scenario in which you’d wear the fragrance. Same occasions. Completely different (WAY BETTER) smell.

People saying they don't get the original DNA in this one confuses me. I pick it up fairly easily, albeit it a very darkened version of it. This honestly impressed me a lot after just one wearing. It's a clean and sexy dark blue built on a bed of incense and dry wood. Dylan Blue comparisons are fair to a slight extent, but this is far more mature and with a basements worth of depth between the two. I maybe wouldn't rock this in the hottest of summer daytime heat, but I think literally any other time is fair play. I'm more than happy with this. It has a dark but fresh edge that makes it the best blue fragrance I've smelled in a long time. Performance is fantastic. 9/10 love for me

Although many people dislike this one, I absolutely love it. It is such a nice dark berry fragrance that has a slight dirtiness to it from the patchouli and leather. It doesn't remind me at all of the OG Elysium, other than sharp fruits and citrus up front. I thought Elysium Intense was truly atrocious, but this is extremely nice. Obviously, a lot of the hate comes from the fact that Roja charges an arm and a leg, and so the expectations are sky high. I would agree that this isn't groundbreaking, and nor does it have anything about it that gives it that Roja specialty. I would not spend retail on it, but for the right price, I think it is totally worth it.

I love this. I get blackberry super strong up front. I honestly only ever smelled dupes of eylsium, but this doesn’t smell like them much. I keep reading that people think this reminds them of 1990s/2000s scents, and I guess I could see that a little. And that certainly isn’t a knock at this at all, actually it is a compliment. As someone said, it doesn’t smell dated at all. The leather is super soft but you won’t notice it on strip, on skin the leather creeped out after an hour or so but it’s very light. I can’t exactly explain each note but what I can tell you is this is one of my favorites already. And women at my work love the smell of this

It's good but as everyone has already mentioned the smell is very familiar and feels uninspired. A lot of similar fragrances out there but there's one that this really reminds me of that I couldn't figure out until today and I haven't seen anyone mention it yet. Just a bit ago I sprayed Nouveau Monde by LV and I was instantly reminded of this. They aren't the same but they do give the same vibe. Leather amberwood fruity and gentlemanly. Personally I prefer Nouveau Monde but Elysium Noir is more versatile and mass appealing. For what it's worth I've worn Elysium Noir twice to work and both times I was told I smelled good.

Ok... here’s my 2 cents for what it’s worth. This is a blue fragrance, but yall gotta stop with the “it’s identical to a $40 dollar fragrance “. No it’s not. I have Dylan blue, and have owned all the bleu de Chanel concentrations. This elysium noir is way more superior than those. First of all the quality is top notch. Then the blend is masterful. This fragrance changes and transitions which I love. It starts citrus and then goes blue, and then the dry down is creamy due to the sandalwood. And the performance on my skin is decent.

First - very thankful that it doesn’t much resemble Elysium. Second - very designer like with a few subtle nuances. To me, it’s thoroughly enjoyable and by far the best thing I’ve come across from roja. Full disclosure - not a fan of this house at all. Even with that said, I do find this to be wonderful, despite the brand it represents. Very wearable - very attractive - great scent!

Elysium Noir:- Starts off with the freshness of the OG. A lovely burst of fruits, but it very quickly drops down into leather, woods, incense and dark fruits. I absolutely love it! It projects so much more than any other Elysium on my skin and lasts so much longer. FOR A FULL ELYSIUM DAY 👇 Elysium - Day 💙 Elysium Noir - Evening 💜 Elysium Intense - After Shower 🩵

It hurts me to say with my beloved Sauvage Parfum in hand...that Elysium Noir is a level above any other blue fragrance mentioned as a comparison. Mass appealing because that’s the intended purpose of any blue fragrance. Noir has the most presence and longevity in the Elysium line. This flanker has become my favorite in the line without a doubt 🤷🏾

Objectively, it’s a pleasant enough scent, a blue fragrance that feels familiar and reminiscent of those that came before it. This version strays from the original Elysium, which I’m not a big fan of. This is an improvement.

Nothing bad about it people just love to hate i gave a sample to 5 and 5 says wow amazing its very versatile and gorgeous Does anyone know if this has pineapple? Because the salesman at the boutique said that

- dark and fruity - reminiscent of Sauvage without smelling like Sauvage - my amateurish nose is getting subtle references to both TdH and Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence

Us as a community need to come together and stop each other from unnecessary buying of all these fragrances. That being said, I ordered this 😔

A nice change to the Elysium line imo! Full review on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nawxSEbsPiQ?is=XtgNhA04kLWlGdpp

Literally smells like a darker version of the original Elysium and I love it 🔥🔥🔥 YouTube: Sirgarythe1st

Received mine today. People calling this harsh or screechy are smelling it the wrong way. This isn’t meant to be judged up close. If you do, you might think it is an Ambroxan bomb, but that misses the point. Elysium Noir was built to project & to command the room. Step back, let it bloom, & the character shows itself: elegant, powerful, addictive. For me, it outshines the original Elysium Parfum Cologne. I can’t compare it to the Intense since I don’t own that one, but this release feels fresh, invigorating, & unapologetically masculine. Two sprays filled the room. It was clearly designed to perform, not to sit quiet. You keep catching whiffs of it as you move, & I expect it will gain even more depth with maceration in a cool, dark place. As it stands, it is already a beautiful creation. The spirit here reminds me at times of Bleu de Chanel, Parfums de Marly Sedley & even MFK Aqua Celestia Forte. They are not identical, but if you enjoy that kind of clean freshness with a polished backbone, you will feel right at home. This is blackberry heaven. Juicy, ambery, fruity with a clean soapy sheen, touched by an effervescent sparkle. The blackberry feels authentic, not candied. It is not as sweet as I expected, but that works in its favor. Balanced, refined, addictive. If your taste leans in this direction, you will not regret it. If not, save your money. For me, this feels like Roja used a time machine & brought back the masculine blue perfumes I enjoyed from my childhood & combined them into one.