Elysium Pour Femme

Roja Elysium Pour Femme immediately transported me back to the 1990s. It reminds me of opening the September issue of Vogue and getting that first waft of freshly printed paper mixed with all the fragrance samples tucked inside. There’s something about it that captures that experience perfectly as a blend of countless perfumes coming together into something clean, elegant, and just slightly fruity at the opening. As it settles, gorgeous notes of lily of the valley, freesia, and peony stand out on my skin. The overall effect is fresh and polished, but there’s also a nostalgic quality that keeps drawing me back in. I honestly don’t understand why this fragrance gets so much hate. Perhaps it’s the price point. I managed to find my bottle for a steal, and I’m very glad I went for the full size. What surprised me most is the performance. For a fragrance that wears so cleanly, the longevity is beastly. It’s the kind of scent that feels effortlessly put together while still having real presence. If you’re curious, I’d recommend starting with a travel size. But fair warning: you may end up wanting a full bottle. I can already tell this is going to become one of my favorite layering fragrances for boosting softer performers. Chanel Gardenia, I’m looking at you.

Elysium Pour Femme Roja Dove WOW! This starts off very floral, turns so strong to musk that it is very soapy. Initially, strong, sweet floral and as I said, musk. Overwhelming to my nose. I thought it was a definite not full bottle worthy. Thennnnnn, hours later it softens to a very seductive, classy feminine fragrance. I’m picking up citrus, jasmine, violet, musk, very softly though. It has me in its hold and won’t let me go. But, you have to very patient and wait for it to settle into its lovely complexity. I’m adding to my purchase list because as an addicted perfume collector I think I must have it.

This is so beautiful! Fresh floral with hints of fruit and a slight powdery finish. I mainly get jasmine and freesia with hints of peach, and i would have sworn there is gardenia in there also even though it's not listed as a note. If I had blindly smelled this not knowing who it was made by I would have to thought it was a Kim Kardashian/KKW fragrance - gives the same vibe as Iconic Gardenia, Desert Rose, etc. I got the travel because it is definitely pricey but I don't believe I would have regretted buying a full size of this one 🥰 she is absolutely gorgeous!

I didn’t expect to like this as much as I do. It is not the normal Roja style, this is a really sweet, fun and easy. I can understand people making the comparison to designer perfumes as it has that same level of mass appeal and sweetness. It has a very appealing fruity, floral, creamy vibe about it, I get the reference of it smelling like the best hair conditioner ever. It might not be the normal Roja style but objectively it’s a good smelling perfume.

First impression: I received my travel bottle this morning and have been wearing it for a few hours. I am glad to have it. I have been looking for a bright, feminine leaning fragrance for spring and summer. I do think it is lovely and could be an unoffensive office and daytime fragrance. It is bright and slightly sweet. I really like it but I need Give it a week’s worth of wear before I can give a comprehensive review.