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.

The reminds me of section is all over the place with this. It’s in no way similar to Sauvage, Dylan blue (which I can’t stand) or imagination clones. It is though a really nice well rounded blue scent but it doesn’t remind me of anything in the suggestions. I can only compare this as a very very distant cousin to Bleu de Chanel EDP, but again still not similar, they’re just in the same vein. It wouldn’t be redundant to own both at all. I may get this at some point. If Elysium Cologne is for day time this easily is a blue fragrance for night time. But still has all the versatility of the OG. Solid scent

I definitely get Kirke on the dry down. Generally speaking, opening was fantastic to me (fresh spicy) and then once it settles down, smells just OK and nothing special. The shop where I tried this perfume was offering discounts for this one, it was down to 220 USD. For Roja, it's a good deal but what it offers as well as the performance it's just meh.

This has grown on me a bit. But still there’s no blackberry unless you imagine a faint tea fruit packet rubbed on Irish spring soap then yeah. Worth the $ no unless you love a nice bottle and name to go along with it. Still would rather pay bdc l exclusive prices over this. Performance is sub par also.

Just got it in today and so far I’m disappointed ☹️ I’ve been wearing it in 90 degree weather tho so might need to test it out more in cooler weather. But so far smells cheap like a blue drakkar noir flanker or Dylan blue. It’s soapy and not sweet at all. hardly any fruitiness and smells old school.

If you want a fragrance that is 99% similar for much much cheaper, a little more synthetic but lasts twice as long checkout Valentino rockstud noir

Bottle is so sick and the notes sound amazing! Just bought it can’t wait!

Smells like a mash up of Invictus Victory Elixir & YSL Y EDP to me.

Great scent but it smells like Dylan blue for 10x the price 🤷

A lot of undue hate here. Beautiful amber freshness.

Overall, I was excited to get a new Elysium flanker but after 400+ dollars and almost 2 weeks lol I’m trying to let this scent grow on me I can say wholeheartedly this sent is ass. I’m no expert and I have heard others. Mention a robbery type note in the opening and I have to agree. For 400 bucks the level of synthetic well at least to my nose ingredients used is disappointing. This sent remind me of the early days of dupe releases at no point does this send ever intrigue impress or even make me say OK it’s not bad. It’s like someone took the Elysium Dna muddled it up with horribly synthetic blue sent ingredients. You can barely identify the trail of the original Elysium EDP cologne inside this monstrosity. What’s worse is in good conscience I can’t sell this bottle to anybody like I can’t have someone fork over even 300 bucks without letting them know hey this stuff is horrible. I can’t do to someone else what Rosa allowed this perfume to do to all of us. I cannot remember ever being this disappointed on any purchase I’ve made. Don’t let your love or appreciation for a house or a particular scent sway you from try before you buy I haven’t blind bought ascent in years. This was my huge mistake with Elysium noir.

total cash grab. opening is amazing. just enough to pull you in long enough to make that purchase. dries down to a synthetic ambroxan mess, screechy like a $20 fragrance. god awful roja 👎

Generic, ok scent that comes across as a midrange designer. Don't be persuaded by the undisclosed influencer ads - one blazer loving gent in particular..

Dihydromyrcenol-heavy shower gel

Roja rapidly became a household name in terms of reliable disappointment. Potentially, Noir is the worst within the Elysium lineup... stale lavender & mandarin start, with a generic blue dry down. The performance is "soft", to put it kindly. Sample first and then avoid.

Smells like a Dove sport deodorant or Fa Sport Shower Gel, or Denim After Shave - reminds me as well of the Nike Original EdT from the 90s. Roja is slowly turning into Balenciaga of the perfume world. Provocative, but not in a good way.

Official note list: Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Lavender Heart Notes: Rose, Blackberry Base Notes: Juniper Berry, Cypress, Pink Pepper, Cardamon, Cypriol, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandal Wood, Soft Leather, Ambroxan

I tried a sample of Elysium Noir and had hopes that it would right an injustice for me. I used to own Elysium EDP, the original, and maintain to this day that it is one of the greatest masculine fresh/blue scents on the market. The problem is, as many have said before, the performance is a real problem. When it dries down, it disappears. I needed to spray a LOT, like unhealthy amounts just to get it to four hours and the projection is still non-existent really. Normal sprays get you 90 minutes, tops. I love it, but it is not something I can wear because I don't want to keep carrying round a $300 bottle to top up every 90 minutes. It wouldn't bother me so much but the scent is gorgeous and I love it. It all seemed a bit unfair to me. I have other quite fleeting and short-lived fragrances but none that disappear that fast and although I've always championed the view that if you like something, wear it and don't worry about the performance as not everything needs to be "beast mode", but in the OG Elysium's case it is a deal breaker even for me. So when I went to Harrods in February with a mate of mine and he picked up a FB of the Noir version, I expressly asked the assistant if it has better performance than the original. She said it does, and in fairness it does. My mate gave me a sample they gave him and I've worn it today. Right from the off I like the scent. It is nice. Masculine, not very heavy or dark. I get two and a half hours off it but like the original it really doesnt sit in as a skin scent after that, it just goes. The scent itself is refined and quite attractive but not as interesting as the original and lacks a bit of the character of the original too. I enjoy the juniper in it and the way it works with a very soft, barely-there leather. But I just think it misses the mark a bit. If you are going to pick something for a night out (and that is very much what this is aimed at) then it has to have a bit of character and a bit of presence. On my skin it doesnt have that. On my mate's skin it does and smells great on him, and he reports he gets a good five hours off it. So unless he's spraying half a bottle before he goes out, it may well be a skin chemistry thing for me and in that case I apologise to Rosa Dove London. Even so, the scent gives me Bleu de Chanel EDT vibes, only not as strong or powerful. Honestly that’s not a bad thing. I like it. I actually think it is a nice day wearer (and that is exactly what I'm doing today, chilling round a pool in sunny and very peaceful and chilled out Dubai) in the way that BDC EDT is. I like both of these. They are refined and do what you want a relaxed day wearer to do, if you arent in the mood for a citrus overload. But I do question whether Elysium Noir breaks any new ground, or indeed is just simply a safe bet. They'll sell thousands of these. It is a fragrance for guys who have two or three bottles on rotation but want something a couple of levels up from Dylan Blue or Acqua di Gio, or indeed, the aforementioned Bleu de Chanel. It isnt especially dark, or if I'm being brutally honest here, especially interesting to my nose. Its nice, nothing more. Knowing what Roja Dove London are capable of, I wish they'd been a bit more adventurous here and pushed the boat out a bit. I want real punch, real substance and genuine darkness and intrigue if they are marketing it as Elysium Noir and charging $300+ a bottle. It isnt hard to do. Look at Encre Noir. That is 10% the price, performs considerably better, is much more interesting and has genuine character for a night out. I would go as far as to say that Elysium Noir layered on top of Encre Noir would be a really nice combo, which I think tells you what I think is missing here. Maybe I’m dreaming here but if I could have the OG scent but much stronger, proper protection and that lasts for 6-7 hours plus, and does sit in as a skin scent after that. I’d happily drop $400+ on that. That’s kind of what I was hoping this would be, but sadly it doesn’t quite get there. Three Word Summary - A Bit Underwhelming Scent - 6/10 Sillage - 5/10 Drydown - 5/10 Bottle/packaging - 9/10 Performance - 4/10 29/50

I rarely write reviews anymore, but this was such a spectacular miss that I felt compelled to warn people. I’m a sucker for high-quality, mass-appealing scent profiles. I picked up a decant of this alongside PDM Valero, and immediately opted for a full bottle of the latter instead. The opening here is pleasant enough, albeit generic—think an airier, elevated YSL Y. But as the minutes tick by, that crisp, shower-gel freshness fades, making way for an absolutely off-putting, halitosis-like leather accord. The best way I can describe the first hour and a half is getting into an Uber: the driver is wearing heavy hair product and has aggressively over-sprayed a cheap freshie. But when he turns around to speak, his morning breath makes you want to dive out the window. Eventually, the projection dies down to a heavy, close-to-the-skin dose of earthy Ambroxan. I didn't hate the dry down as much, but it feels horribly blended, wearing more like a cheap Dior Sauvage clone than a luxury release. The reception around me was equally poor. My girlfriend couldn't stand it, and my friends dismissed it as a generic "cheap freshie." Almost everyone I asked was actively repelled by that weird leather facet. I enjoy well-crafted leather fragrances and seamlessly blended freshies, but this takes the worst elements of both DNAs and clashes them together. It smells like an amateur perfumer was handed the keys to a lab full of highly refined materials and tried to engineer the ultimate "bro" fragrance. I’ll stick to the regular Elysium

I can't do a review of Elysium Noir. However, I did just get Alexandria's version Zion Noir, fresh out of the mail carriers hands. Cost me $88! And with free shipping for the 100ml bottle during their Valentine's Day sale. As some have stated, I'm not taking about EN but Zion Noir. It does come across in the same vein as Dylan Blue. Of course using better quality ingredients. So there's gonna be a difference between the 2 in how they come across. I'm sure that with maturation that this will get richer and deeper. Thus separating itself further from Dylan Blue. But from the first few sprays it does come across similar to how Dylan Blue does. I can't really distinguish any of the notes too tough. But my nose isn't the best at picking em out. Unless it's ones that I can readily identify. But for $88, I'm definitely liking what I'm smelling. If you've tested EN and liked it; but feel it doesn't warrant the price. Save yourself 100-200 plus and just get this. Nobody will know except you! For what Zion Noir is, I'd rate it 8.5 off of what I've smelled for the first 30-40 minutes. Projection is pretty good, and the scent trail is lovely as well! Feels like it'll be sticking around for quite some time too, as well... Unlike some of the other Alexandria fragrances.

First impression, this is straight fire. Elevated blue scent. I'll be back after a few wears, but I really like this. Edit: After several wears, I would say objectively this is easily an 8.5-9/10. As a blue fragrance, this is done to almost perfection, well, at least the opening and intro to the mid. The thing is, it starts very strongly, projecting loudly and has a large sillage for the first hour and a half. After that, it starts to sit close to the skin, and it seems like the naturals burn off and you're left with a smooth blue scent. I tried to remedy this by overspraying, and that was a mistake. The ambroxian in the base stuck around forever and ended up giving me a headache. I want something that has moderate performance that will last throughout the day, as opposed to something that will come off loud for an hour then die off fast. Overall, I wish it interacted with my skin in a different way, but it is what it is. Maybe nose blindness is a component, but how it wears isn't what I'm looking for. After trying and selling off as many fragrances as I have, I need to love all aspects of a fragrance to keep it. This was a great experience, but it isn't bottle worthy at this point.

This smells like ganymede same leather they use and then it's just got a sweet opening, the reminds me of selection above is completely wrong it's not a blue fragrance at all. This is a leather fragrance dominantly first and foremost before any other note and it doesn't have any elysium smell in it. This isn't a flanker of elysium it's a completely different fragrance all together should not have been marketed as elysium, it would've passed as a new line from roja like call it intense leather or something Edit - now I realized this smells more like MFK masculin pluriel it's basically identical to MFK Masculin pluriel without the freshness Edit 2nd time - I owe this fragrance an apology it's grown on me so much I think it's a masterpiece now even better than the original elysium. Took me a few times to test it but I love this scent now and I can't say I love the original elysium the same because it's too sour. And I redact the comment about ganymede doesn't smell like ganymede to me anymore first time I was just getting the same type of leathery smell but don't get that anymore

So just received my bottle first impression I get a Bleu de Chanel type scent but richer and a bit more bold doesn’t smell anything like the cologne version the performance so far is decent not as bad as what i thought it to be from other reviewers but it has some weight to it i definitely get the lavender in the top with the lemon definitely a soapy scent with some woods it definitely has some of that woody dna from the original pour homme version the base lacks musk,vanilla, and the ambergris but swaps it for Frankincense and juniper Berry along with cypress. I wish they kept it a bit more true to the original and just made it a bit more musky with a touch of vanilla it’s not bad but long story short if your looking for an ultra clean blue elysium this will fit you just fine. If your not a fan of soapy fragrances you should avoid it and save your money for the original or cologne Version

I've owned Elysium, Elysium Parfum, Elysium Eau Intense. They all share that effervescent grapefruit citrus sparkle with the underlying woods/amber/citrus that's the signature Elysium DNA. It's instantly recognizeable, while each one has its unique twist. Scent: My first thoughts on Noir are.. what the hell am I smelling? It smells like a generic bar of soap. No fruit, no blackberry, no grapefruit sparkle, nothing like the previous Elysium. I bought this directly from Roja London online. No I'm not trolling, I just paid $450 for this. I tried this yesterday and again today. Same impressions. Dry down is linear. Roja can't be serious with this. I hate to be rude but it smells like a hand soap from the dollar store. Performance and longevity: who cares.. because why would you want to smell like this? It's the same on skin, cloth, and paper. I'm as confused as I am upset.

This is a solid release from Roja and one that I don't believe deserves the hate it has received. It's nothing unbelievably special but it has its place amongst the top tier blue fragrances. It has an animalic undertone to my nose which isn't listed in the note breakdown but closely resembles that of BdC's L'exclusif. The performance is average and although quite pricey, extra sprays and reapplicaction throughout the day is nothing that other similar fragrances haven't required. I found a tester for $240 and had I waited a year, could have probably found it for for less than $200. That being said, I don't regret the purchase in the least.

I was really hoping to disagree with the negative comments on this one because I love all the previous iterations of Elysium, however I got to sample it today and it's very disappointing. One of the things I like about the original Elysium is how it's relatively fresh and masculine without veering into "blue" or barbershop. Well, none of that is true about this flanker, it's very Sauvage/Bleu de Chanel. I think adding lavender and patchouli was a mistake and ruins the "Elysium" magic. On the plus side, if you like Sauvage/Bleu, but want something more refined and less screechy and synthetic, you will probably love this.

This smells like a generic bar of soap. Linear, cheap, no depth. I tried this on 2 wearings. There is no resemblance to the Elysium line, the effervescent juicy sparkle is non existent, no depth, not even a cloud of scent. It's cheap and weak, I can't even say it smells like quality ingredients. Performance was under 3 hours. I could have sworn this is a $30 drug store perfume. $400 for this? Roja what?

Kind of reminds me of Boss Bottled night although not had a bottle of that for years so would need to check side by side to see how accurate that comparison is. Certainly makes me think of late 90s, early 00s smelling it. Very blackcurrant forward. Oh and all the moon howlers spamming the 'reminds me of' section.... great work, in tears of laughter here. Keep doing God's work 😂😂

This is Roja's Dior Sauvage. I would most closely align it with the EDP or maybe even the Parfum because it's just a little too smooth and lacking in top notes for the EDT. While very unoriginal, it is quite nice. I love me some Sauvage, so I will have to do a side-by-side comparison to see which I like better

The opening smells like a bad burned rubber, it slowly fades away leaving soap mixed with abroxin and a non sweet fruity type of soap, it's fresh but dark at the same time, it's just hard to get passed the opening to me, can't believe no one mentioned this.

Starts off interesting in the opening and stays interesting into the heart notes. However, the drydown smells very cheap, and reminds me of one of the bargain bin fragrances I smelled at TJ Max. I wish I could name but it's very similar drydown.