London

I haven't even looked at the price but if you have to be concerned about such things....you can't afford it, and I can't afford it. I usually wait until I've worn a fragrance a couple of times or at least until the latter stages before even contemplating a review but this one had me excited. I let out an audible, semi orgasmic sigh of absolute satisfaction when I first sprayed this. Roja Dove's London is supreme, the reason for this is clear right from the start...possibly my favourite ingredient...Labdanum. London screams labdanum, the opening is sharp, making your nose tingle and the intense resinous nature is immediately apparent. The opening is beautiful and combines a host of other notes clove, cardamom saffron but frankly they are short lived and the life of this fragrance is in the incense. It's a heady mixture which changes all the while from effervescent olibanum/galbanum to darker chunkier more spiced tones of tolu balsam and then the dry, dusty benzoin. I think that's just the wonderful nature of labdanum, it's kinda all those things at the same time. The base is soft deep deep woods I think there's even a hint of vanilla in there just to round out what is an excellent fragrance. The performance was good as expected and opening aside, the transitions even within an accord of resins just speak to how complex they are in their own right. I loved Roja Dove's London and if money was no object I'd buy it tomorrow.

An ode to the beautiful city of London by Mr. Roja Dove. It’s an amalgamation of tradition and modernity. The warmth of the old city mixed with the opulence and vibrance of the modern era. The opening is very warm and inviting, doused with labdanum, basking in the glory of richness and sophistication. A soft and sweet spicy resinous heart gently cajoles the olfactory senses. Underneath it all, the scent’s interior is evocative of tenderness with soft florals and light wafting of incense. This is an artful creation and an epitome of Oriental Fragrances.

I can't afford a full bottle, so I'll just have to survive with an occasional small decant. I get mostly labdanum with a hint of cloves and vanilla, but lots of other notes balance it out. A great special occasion scent during the winter. A winner.

This is like a more tame, gentle version of Roja's Reckless pour homme. Very nice and elegant, but I would choose Reckless because it has better sillage and more "power"

A very vibrant, lively city scent from Roja. Right from the start you'll get the sage and labdanum soon after that the clove and frankincense together offer a mild sweet and spicy undertone combined with a leathery base throughout keeping it planted in a sophisticatedly masculine state. This smells very inviting. This could be a signature scent for the right person. I see this on a guy who's a high up in the London banking industry. This guy is a regular at the well established London barber shop for a fresh shave. After work, he leaves his office, hops on his Ducati motorcycle to hit the after-hours lounges and hotspots. People want to know him and what he does for a living. This scent compliments this style of of gentleman. Men ages 35-50 I see wearing this.