Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

A quiet cinfidence in a bottle! This is one of the most amazing smelling fragrances E V E R! It is mature, but not old (by any means!). It does not TRY or attempt to impress, it simply does. It is sofisticated, understated in the most beautiful way possible. It is NOT in your face, yet 5 people in a week have asked me what I am wearing and complimented me. It smells paper-y, a bit like an expensive bookstore. Imagine smelling warm paper of superb quality. A bit powdery (which I love). It smells like a very expensive and exclusive Italian leather shoes store. It is a bit nostalgic, certainly romantic and- HANDSOME! (I don’t know how better to explain it, just imagine a very handsome, not necessarily overtly sexy, but profoundly handsome guy wearing it!). It’s not aggresive, nor is it for basic btches or bros. Not your everybodys-heard-of-it-so-I-too-must-wear-it frathouse kind of way. Someone who wears this is grounded, refined, rich and accomplished. Cultured. Introverted, but very confident (after all, real confidence is quiet). I imagine a guy who is self-assured, prosperous and affluent. He does not yap around and gossip. He is not trying to be noticed or praised, but evreryone around him loves and respects him and therefore, he IS noticed and praised - just not in a tacky overt way. Intimate, classy, opulent in a soft way. He does not scream or shout or seek any infantile adoration. He does not care for that petty stuff (and not just out of some principle, buf because it’s his nature); he is equinimous, confident, calm and collected. Intelligent. Travelled. A true leader. Perhaps even blue-blooded. A realist who can also dream. Noble. Dignified. REFINED! Bold. Knows what he wants. Elegant in its delivery. Charming without trying. Swanky. Stylish. He could be snobbish, but is - (not CHOSES, but is!) very grounded. Where would you wear this? Certainly not for a quick trip to your local grocery store. This is definitely a first date fragrance. and 2nd. And 3rd. For intimate occasions. This fragrance is not concocted as to leave those (cheap, or any for that matter) residual tones to linger in the air after you pass people by. It does not want to! One needs to be close to you to truly appreciate its beauty. Imagine someone very successful you admire, you are leaning over to whisper something in their ear. That is when it hits you! I can imagine people wearing this to expensive restaurants. Business trips. Or, better yet- On their travels. Perhaps to quaint midieval towns across Europe (Italy!! Belgium! Or Southern Spain!). On a yacht (oh, why the fck not!? It does exude that old money feel). This is the exact opposite of smelling cheap. 10/10 Bravo! 👏

There’s always a lot of ‘noise’ surrounding a Roja release. However, I like to just focus on the fragrance itself, no matter what brand it is, so these are my initial impressions. Firstly, it is different from the original so it wouldn’t be redundant to own both. Although it carries similarities, it’s certainly fresher. Two notes stand out for me, the rhubarb (which might be divisive for some) although this settles down and the leather, which actually makes a nice masculine edition to the fragrance. There’s a sharpness in the opening that has a slight aldehyde accord combined with a fruitiness. The rhubarb is noticeable but is tempered by the grapefruit. It’s bright, fresh, airy, woody and musky with an oceanic saltiness. As it dries, it loses some of the bright opening and becomes more woody and less sweet, as you’d expect. I also pick up the leather in the base which I like very much. Fortunately, I don’t find it overly sweet once it settles down, which was an initial concern. Personally, I like this type of scent profile but many will expect more from a niche house charging so much for a bottle. However, I have a nice collection of niche fragrances and something more mainstream, whilst still sporting subtle niche sensibilities, serves me well. The rhubarb and leather add something different. It’s certainly quite noticeable to start with and longevity seems decent but it does lose power after an hour or so. I’d say this has better performance than the cologne version of Elysium but not as good as the parfum, which I also own. I like this and I’m pleasantly surprised. Don’t be put off by the rhubarb, it becomes much less prominent after a while. I don’t think it’s better than the original but it’s a nice addition to the line up and makes for a great warm weather fragrance. It’s Elysium but different. Nice presentation too.

Amazing smell but sad about the longevity! I bought it and thought it smelt awesome on the strip but was very disappointed at how weak it was and didn't last long at all. I always spray a crazy amount and always on my clothes cause what's the point if you cant enjoy it the whole day! I have Iso Blue which I go weak at the knees for so when I smelt Alysium Eau Intense I was expecting a similar type of performance but nothing even close unfortunately. For the price not worth it, if it lasted longer then price wouldn't bother me cause its a really nice smelling fresh frag but a lot better out there that actually last a good amount of time and can be enjoyed by you and others for many hours. I still love wearing it but the bottle goes with me and I top up numerous times per day. Once this bottle is finished I'll give the OG a shot and see how that pans out. To give an idea about the longevity instead of just saying it doesn't last, I'm a heavy sprayer especially with fresh fragrances and this one I will spray (and this is on my clothes and I counted it) 26 sprays and after 2 hours its there but I'm sniffing pretty damn hard to smell it. There is a lot of negativity towards Roja as a brand because of price, I have 5 fragrances from them and no doubt will buy more over time because the brand resonates with me. Some I paid full price for and some on discount however their ability to put luxury, high end and classy smelling liquid in a bottle is 2nd to none! The bottles and fragrances exude class and for those who keep on shit bagging Roja because of price, quite simply you not their demographic and never will be so keep on hating and go buy discounted $10 fragrances ...... which you most probably will complain about as well!

For me, this is the freshest Elysium to date. In terms of performance it sits right between the Parfum Cologne and Parfum. From the slightly sweet citric opening all the way to its ‘cold as ice, yet strangely attractive’ drydown it shines on my skin. Imagine the best parts of Invictus Aqua with the brightest elements of Creed Silver Mountain Water. Only with superior ingredients. The drydown of Elysium Eau Intense makes me feel like I’m resting after an intense Matterhorn climb near the coldest altitude man can reach on the sunniest afternoon of January. But this freezing freshness carries a warm depth below its surface. Supported by musk, ambergris and vetiver this concoction of ice and spice draws people towards you, without deliberately aiming to be attractive. Like an aura that can never be fully grasped and thus retains a healthy dose of mystery. I acquired this directly via Roja Parfums and got a sample of Isola Blu along with it. For those who question Elysium Eau Intense in terms of performance: apply one spray of Isola Blu on your right arm and one spray of Elysium Eau Intense on your left. I couldn’t smell a thing on my right arm the next morning. But on my left arm, in full force, the drydown of Elysium Eau Intense was still clearly noticeable. Due to its combination of hot and cold elements, Elysium Eau Intense will probably smell delightful in fall and winter as well. This makes it a year-round staple scent in my collection.

I just received my bottle of Eau Intense today and I like it. Although it's called "intense", I think "Eau Fraiche" would be a more suitable name for it. It's a fresher, more oceanic version of Elysium that is perfect for hot temperatures. The scent is a combination of Elysium and sea water. The Rhubarb note is noticeable and it's not as bitter or sharp as I thought it would be. Instead, it's quite sweet when combined with the opening burst of grapefruit and lime, giving it a subtle fruity aroma. Compared to its predecessors, the vetiver note has been toned down in Eau Intense, while the cedar and musk notes have been lifted. The salty ambergris and musks give it a watery, oceanic feeling. I haven't worn it long enough to detect the other notes, but from my initial experience, it doesn't seem to be a lighter scent, as I could still smell it a few hours later. In summary, Eau Intense has a watery, fresher scent that is suitable for high heat. It gives off Invictus vibes, but without the synthetic smell. I don't think it's redundant to own both Eau Intense and Elysium because they serve different purposes, just like Light Blue Forever and Intense. This is just my personal opinion, though, and you may have a different perspective. I hope this helps.