Fetish Pour Homme

Fetish is an odd one to me. I smell it and I like it but I feel I don't love it, but there is something so addictive about it that draws me in to smelling it and I find I am wanting to put it on more than any of the other frags I have in my entire collection. I have no idea why, and its quite perplexing. Some of the other frags I have that are very similar too are decants of PureDistance M and of Mona Di Orio Cuir (both stunning especially the MdO), vintage BelAmi and Bel Ami Vetiver. I think the Hermes Bel Ami Vetiver is the best value of the bunch, a excellent take on the classic Bel Ami that is more approachable than the others mentioned. It or its older brother are an essential in a serious collection if you like very masculine leaning scents imho. It leans sweeter herbal than the rougher smokier takes all the others have but is still an unmistakably masculine scent. Definitely check that one out as it is easily available in department stores. Puredistance M is quite similar but Fetish has a lot more focus on the rough leather than the spiciness double-down in the PD. PD M really amps a spicy clove and cinnamon accord and its bergamot pops with that to almost come across as a spicy chai earl grey tea that has echoes of smoky leather rather than that being the main theme to me. Mona Di Orio Cuir is simply stunning and probably my favourite scent out of these in obvious terms. A really beautiful blend of smoky slightly green cade and partly animalic leather with an exquisite spicy cardamom note. It’s sad that Mona passed, she was an exceptional perfumer and this is one of her best. But like I said although RD Fetish (and it's the parfum version I have) doesn't at first strike me as of nice of a scent as the MdO Cuir, there is something completely intoxicating about this blend. Its pop of lime in the open is a little on the nose (pun fully intended), it feels like its leather is too rough and its smokiness is completely over the top, so I don't think you could describe it as sophisticated...but it does something to you that is subconscious and is hard to put into words. Hats off to Roja Dove on this one, a clear take on the classic Bel Ami styling that I don't think could ever be described as boring, that's for sure.

Of the Roja fragrances I have had the great fortune of being able to sample, Fetish Parfum Pour Homme is undoubtedly one of my favourites from the house. In my experience, it strikes an excellent balance between the overtly masculine - though not brash - character of Enigma Parfum Pour Homme and the opulent regality of Diaghilev. Fetish opens with a sparkling, effervescent hit of citrus notes, which immediately brings brightness to the fragrance. Of the listed top notes, lemon and lime take centre stage. The lime used in this fragrance is immediately reminiscent of Kaffir lime; a crucial component of Thai cuisine that I imagine many of you would be familiar with. After approximately twenty minutes, the top notes give way to the heart and base notes. I am able to discern an ever-so-slight fig note; though unlike that used in Amber Aoud, for example, it provides added depth and 'roundness', as opposed to Amber Aoud's voluptuous, juicy fig note. A tinge of refined soapiness and cleanliness is brought into the equation by the addition of neroli, although this is soon balanced out by a dirty, indolic jasmine note, which also happens to facilitate an excellent segue into the fragrance's base notes! The base is where the true magic of Fetish lies. It is immensely spicy and peppery, and 'tickles' my nose. Cardamom and pepper intermingle with cinnamon and labdanum to add a distinct Oriental facet to the fragrance. These are joined by a buttery leather note, with castoreum adding additional depth and a sensual, sexual 'dirtiness'. The incorporation of patchouli and vetiver provide Fetish with a distinct green earthiness. In the base, the fragrance cycles through these different stages, giving equal attention to each note. By no means is this a feminine fragrance, or even unisex-leaning, for that matter. Fetish exudes an air of confident masculinity, class, and immaculate taste. It certainly isn't the most versatile fragrance, but it doesn't need to be. This is something that is as suited to a quiet night out as it is a glamorous ballroom function; something that is as wearable in public on a brisk winter's day as it is in the bedroom, behind closed doors. Absolutely brilliant!

My review is for Fetish Eau de Parfum. At first, I didn't really smell the similarity between Fetish and Puredistance M but I've since realized that I'd simply applied Fetish too strong and by doing so, it kind of masked or wiped out a Puredistance M comparison. So, I tried again, applying Fetish much lighter - one spray at a distance and sure enough, it's Puredistance M, although a bit more gritty or rough around the edges. Still, the scent is 95% the same, with Puredistance M being more smooth.If you have Fetish, owning Puredistance M is redundant and vice versa. On the plus side, for me, Puredistance M is one of my favorite fragrances and Fetish is just kind a bonus, especially if I want a bit more projection. Still, with the size of my collection and the fact that I just bought a 60ml size of Puredistance M, I'll likely never it use it all and am considering trading Fetish away. Fetish, even applied lightly, has well above average projection and exceptional longevity. ***** Update: I had a sample of the EDP and I thought I'd ordered a Discovery atomizer of it but when I got it, it was Fetish Pour Homme, which turned out to be a win in my book. Maybe it's me but quite honestly, I don't notice a whole lot of difference between the two. ** Edit #2 ** The more I use this, the more I like it. This fragrance is a first for me, in regard appreciating a castoreum element. Prior to fetish, I haven't enjoyed fragrance with that note. It has to be how well it's blended, I supppose. ** Edit #3 ** I bought a bottle of Fetish Pour Homme. It's definitely become a favorite.

ROJA FETISH POUR HOMME REVIEW specifications: bottle has no roja imprints on both sides. Meaning a newer batch Details: direct review after initial spray Status: DISCONTINUED I hated the opening. But the mid phase and dry down is so beatiful. Performance is an ez 12-24 hours+, I tried an older batch and a new batch. They both perform the same, but I actually prefer the newer batch(no roja imprints on the sides) it’s still incredibly strong and the sillage is MASSIVE. my bottle did not even have to go through any maturing phase for it to perform. This brings me to one conclusion. Roja does not reformulate their fragrances. At least until mid-late 2023, which is the last time fetish pour Homme was being sold before its discontinuation. Now the difference I get from the 2 different batches is close to zero. The older batch with the imprints on the side is stronger in the opening, but performance wise it’s still the same. That’s also probably due to the fact that it’s been sitting in the store for years and it had some time for air to enter. Now this would have to be at my top 2. Pushing Great Britain to the 3rd spot. This fragrance is worth the price, especially for the performance that you are getting. If you can find this at retail or even slightly discounted it is already a good deal! It’s very hard to find and I was lucky enough to find one last in stock. This does give me a WOW effect like Diaghilev. To me Diaghilev is the number 1 best roja OAT, nothing can change my mind. My rating for fetish: 9/10, would be a 10/10 if the opening was better.

Wow! A beautiful Masterpiece!! I have sampled most of the Roja Dove line so far, and this is heads and shoulders above the rest IMO. I also own the original Bel Ami and have to agree that Fetish does share similarities with it, but I find Fetish to be a little better blended. Roja has stated that Bel Ami impressed him, so it does make sense. It is also compared to Puredistance M, which is another fragrance created by Roja Dove. I have had this one in the past and can see the similarities between that and Fetish as well. In my mind, Roja loved Bel Ami, used that as a model for Puredistance M and then perfected his Masterpiece of a version with Fetish. Fetish is so well blended and balanced that it is hard for me to pick out specific notes. So I will talk about impressions more so than notes. On my skin Fetish is a soft, sensual and smooth scent, but yet it has a dark smoky side hidden deep inside, just waiting to be released. I also get whiffs of the "aftermath of a deliciously long sexual encounter with your lover" on my skin that others have referenced. It is the good, clean and very passionate type of encounter that makes you smile... every time you get a whiff throughout the day. This is the fragrance I would expect Christian Gray. from the 50 shades of gray books, to wear. I get great projection and longevity on my skin. After owning this for a while and wearing it quite a few times I have moved it into my top 5. Yes, it IS that good.