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.

As with many Roja fragrances, what you see here ARE NOT fair FULL BOTTLE owners' reviews... Someone smelled it somewhere or on someone and was told this is what it was. At best, people smelled it in a store on a tester strip. I am a fan of the original Elysium (parfum) - full disclosure, so my review is not of a hater but rather someone who liked the original and now has a bottle of this one. Pretty big departure from the original, especially in the opening where Rhubarb note is the king! Beautiful, bold, multifaceted. In the drydown, it starts coming back to the original's base. This is a spring-summer flanker to me, so performance is great (on par with parfum). Love the bottle design. Overall, this is a great flanker (maybe a little too far from the original to someone's taste). I still prefer the original for colder days but spring-summer, I will be back to this baby! Try it, wear it for a day and see if you like it. It is much easier going and likeable than the original, definitely less mature than the original and feels very modern (which is really not Roja's style, I know!).

Haters be damned... between the opening and the bottle, I love this stuff! Not a fan of the name, as I feel “intense” is getting thrown around quite a bit lately without any intensity to be found, but that doesn’t take away from the scent itself. But, if you’re looking for a 18hr lasting, 30 yards projecting monster...look somewhere else. To be clear, this isn’t one you save up for, and plan on using for your all-arounder-first-ever 10 out of 10 niche “blue” scent. This is more of a...if you have a disposable income and you REALLY like the scent, kind of scent. Although I do not have what I would consider “disposable” income, I do have a very large collection, and anymore I only purchase what I absolutely love. This is one of those, and I don’t feel bad about it at all. This, much like the Parfum Cologne and Parfum, is one of those scents that just lifts me up at soon as I smell it. Whether it’s the tart citrus, the impeccable blending, or that sparkling ambergris - this just does it for me and I’m happy to have it.

... I kinda love it? I get a niche twist on Bleu de Chanel, with that same ridiculously clean ultra-smooth base that’s stolen from somewhere in the Parfum but then also way fresher and sweeter; that rhubarb-grapefruit-juniper lasts a surprisingly long time atop. I’ll have to wear it out a few times before I can really make a real judgement on longevity but it seems to stick around a decent amount of time on me. I absolutely do get that cold water/ice cube thing some people bring up. I’m impressed, no chance I wouldn’t have already bought a full bottle if I had more money than sense. But alas, I’ll have to think about it for a while. 12/06/2023 edit: Okay, it hit 30+ in the U.K. and I've been wearing a decant. It's still stupidly fresh, including into the drydown, but that smooth BDC-esque base is a little too cloying and sweet at these temps for me. I'm sensitive to sweetness however, and I still pick it up as very pleasant - so this isn't criticism but just acknowledgement.

I blind bought eau intense and i have been testing it for a few days now. For me, it is exactly what it’s supposed to be: a fresher version of Elysium PC. It has a sour note (like sour berries, might be the rhubarb) and a layer of „coolness“ on top of that. I like to compare this cool note to Gentle Fluidity Silver by MFK. It goes in that same cool aura type of smell. Someone described it as a „jump in cool water“ note and i find that very fitting. Like spraying Elysium PC on some ice cubes. Also, the Vetiver note is toned down and there are some floral undertones added. All in all i think the marketing here is very fitting and you get what you expect. As someone mentioned before, i think the name „eau fraiche“ would be better instead of „eau intense“. Longevity is pretty good, sillage and projection good for the first hour but goes back very quickly and is more of a skin-close scent for me then. But all in all it has a better performance than Elysium Pc.

I love the opening, really attention grabbing, SO bright, fresh fruity spicy, less tart than the OG. The mid is less green than the OG, honeslty kinda reminds me of Rasasi Hawas mixed with the normal Elysium??? Kinda has that mineral oily-ness to it, idk maybe just me. Has an aquatic feel like Rasasi too but its more subtle. Performance is PRETTY GOOD actually! I feel like people don't understand that it becomes more of skin scent and thats OK. I literally sprayed a tiny sample spray on my arm and can smell it faintly at 6 hours. It becomes more sensual and sexy anyway on the drydown, has that like fresh creamyness with some ambroxan feel similar to the OG. Honestly a perfect date fragrance. To me, this is top notch "blue fragrance" territory! Up there with Sedley for me. Also, no I don't think its redundant if you have the OG and extra cash and no it does not smell like BDC or Aventus to me...like at all.

I hate that I like this because it's so overpriced. I had smelled the other Elysium and thought it wasn't bad but for the price it was a big No. This one is much more green . I feel like this is a VERY well blended fragrance. It's citrus and herbal at the top. Then those mid note flowers start to blend with the vetiver. Nothing is too strong but everything together packs a nice punch. Once it has sat for a good 45 minutes you get smooth vetiver , rhubarb, grapefruit/lime with just a little of everything else to add complexity. It does remind me of a less woody Sora Dora Gladiator. This is fresh aromatic and clean. I just really wish it were cheaper lol. Performance isn't bad. It doesn't project very much but it sticks on the skin strong for a good 3 to 4 hours . It totally fades away after about 6 hours. Scent - 10.0 Complexity - 8.0 Quality - 9.5 Performance - 7.5 Bottle - 9.0

I find it lighter than the Parfum cologne but more interesting and complex by the way it develops. The tart citrus green opening sits on top of what I would say is a slightly altered Elysium DNA. The woodsy notes aren't pungent and strong also the leather takes longer to peak through. Once the leather does arrive I find it to be a bit rougher than the Parfum Cologne which works very well in contrast with lighter fresher faucets. I personally got a bit tired of the Original Elysium Parfum and Parfum Cologne so this is a very pleasant wear for me. Performance is similar to the Parfum Cologne maybe less wafts in the dry down. I haven't used it in high heat yet though. Pumps off the skin pretty great for a couple hours and that's exactly all I really need for a fresh summer fragrance.

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense by Roja Dove has completely won me over, and I'm not shy to say it's my top pick in my collection. This fragrance feels like a burst of freshness that doesn't quit, from the zingy rhubarb and grapefruit kick at the start to the deep, intriguing vibes of leather and ambergris that settle in later. It's like Roja Dove bottled the essence of a perfect blue-sky day. The mix of floral and fruity middle notes with that grounding base just hits differently, making it versatile enough for any situation but always a bit special. It's not just a fragrance; it's like a mood lift in a bottle. Whenever I wear it, I feel like I'm carrying a piece of a brighter, more adventurous world around with me. Definitely a new era for the Elysium line, and I'm here for it.

this is the perfect manly fragance for latino /southeast Asian men who lives in a 33-37 celcius hot tropical area. has a icy cold opening that refreshes and soothes your mind in this hot weather. not overly sweet, has some sour and bitter profile, may be the rhubarb that balances the sweet citrus and apple notes . leaves an aromatic skin scent that lasts hours may not be a mass appealing but you can still get compliments from opposite sex specially niche fragheads, that rhubarb smell gives the overall smell unique. for people who already owns roja elysium may find this bottle redundant since it gives the similar vibe

I heard everybody saying it has nothing to do with elysium. I disagree. Upon first spray you can immediatly recognize the elysium adn but with rhubarb which quickly fades into a wonderful grapefruit note, and some fruity nuances amped up. After 20 minutes becomes a bit more floral, but it always keeps the elysium core. I can definitely tell that it’s an Elysium flanker, not a stand alone one. I think this is lovely, probably superflous if you already own Elysium, but if i had to buy a bottle i wouldn’t know which one of the 2, cause they’re similar but with its own nuances. In any case, gorgeous, as expected <3

Got a sample from scent split and its really really good. The rhubarb note when in concentration can seem to give off a sharp vibe that may not sit well but If you spray it properly that should only last a few seconds to minutes at the max. when it dries down to me it smells like a really good unsweetened herbal tea. Smell wealthy in my opinion for the premium price you are paying you must be the judge on whether or not its worth the money. But I will say its nice and I like it a lot. Very pleasant drydown and I personally love tea. This to me smells like a nice herbal tea that is aromatic on the drydown.

After buying and wearing a few times I kinda felt underwhelmed overall. It’s nice and pleasant to wear, but the increase of musks used in the base just fell a bit flat for me. I got quite bored quickly and it felt quite designer smelling in truth. My favourite is still Parfum Pour Homme and Parfum cologne layered together. That’s a killer combination. I offloaded Eau Intense and actually used the funds towards Isola Blu instead which I enjoy a lot more. Eau Intense is great for a crowd just getting into niche fragrances, it’s a solid pick up. However, experienced noses may feel somewhat disappointed.

The scent is just so good! Beautiful ! More «niche» than the Elysium parfum cologne, more fresh and unique 👌🏻 But... the longevity and projection of this is a huge disappointment if you’re looking for the perfect everyday workhorse. You will have to bring your bottle everywhere you go, I get around 2 hours of decent projection. Maybe 4 -5 hours as a skin scent. For that price tag.. even Acqua di Gio Edt will have you better settled at work. Verdict(on my skin): Scent: 10/10 🌟🌟🌟 Projection: 5/10 Longevity: 4/10 Total: 7/10. not worth retail, ok at discounters.

smells absolutely delicious, but way overpriced. The texture of this is kinda like a lemonade; sweet with a bit of hit to it, but overall bright and refreshing. Not too green, not too sweet, not too bitter, just a perfect mixture of them all, in my opinion. Something I'd wear on a yacht on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Doesn't last too long, doesn't perform too well, but that's no issue at all. Side note, as I was writing this review, two girls walked kinda near me and said, verbatim, "smells like cheap cologne," RIP :/

One of the best fresh DNAs around. Elysium on steroids and perfected. Opens with a splash of citrus yumminrss. Even more so than OG. Retains its freshness longer than OG before the glorious vetiver accord kicks in similar to OG. Spring/summer banger. Fall appropriate. Longevity on my skin/clothes is better than OG...slightly above average. Projection is great for first couple of hours. Could be unisex. Great for all occasions. Picking it up on discounter for less than $150 makes this a no-brainer.