Nüwa

Female leaning but amazing on confident men 💯 Well, I try my best to make a post which this beauty deserves. 💎 I will write this review in two parts and in the first one I concentrate in facts of this beautiful creation and in the second one I will write my own musing and actual review. I wish as well that she would get more love and attention in the fragrance community since this seems to be not so popular or at least it doesn’t come across so often. This perfume is reformulated and I haven’t tried the old one so this is just based on the new formulation. Before Nüva was only available in 100ml bottles and I somehow understand a certain caution to invest in that since it may be is too much for many but now it has been available in 50ml as well so it’s more reachable. ❤️ As I love the stories behind the scents and the names of the perfumes I want to attach Roja’s musing here: “Inspired by the legend of NüWa, the gentle and kindly Chinese goddess who is said to have created humanity; and according to the myth taught her people to be creative and wise, introduced beauty through music, song and dance, and filled all flowers with fragrance. A tender liquid narrative to seduce the soul, a gentle harmony of Rose, Jasmin and Orange Blossom create a floral song that graces a pillowy bed of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.” - ROJA DOVE. Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit Heart Notes: Rose de Mai *, Orange Blossom *, Jasmin de Grasse * Base Notes: Clove, Cumin, Pepper, Sandalwood *, Benzoin *, Vanilla *, Peru Balsam * The main notes Suitable year around 🌹 REVIEW 🌹 Simplified Nüva is all about the divine regal Rose de Mai lying in the indulgent velvety bed of Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood. It’s not so simple anyway so let’s take a closer look into this more complex mesmerizing, captivating and sensual juice which supposed to be more known in the community of perfume lovers. Nüva opens up with the bright and fresh splash of Bergamot and Grapefruit twisted with the spicy notes from the base. Clove, Cumin and Pepper is quite prominant in the beginning and contrary to what you might expect since these are the basenotes the strongest whiff fades away quickly. The purpose of these notes afterwards is to balance sweetness and softness together with Peru Balsam, so that the whole blend does not become too sweet or too vanilla-like at any point because that’s not the point in this beautiful composition. Vanilla here is definitely not gourmandy overly sweet one, it’s rather even earthy and breathing sophisticated and polished Vanilla with warmth of Benzoin to which Sandalwood brings a slightly creamy soft touch. There are three bewitching flowers in the harmony and each of those has the role. Like I said in the beginning "Nüva is all about the divine regal Rose de Mai” and that’s because characteristics of Rose de Mai is mellow, deep and very persistent smell which last from the beginning until the last end of this show. Orange Blossom’s fresh and sweet nuances together with Jasmine de Grasse’s subtle and charming powdery touch mingle to that rare Rose which blooms for only three weeks a year. This is very comforting, soft and fluffy scent. It’s very cozy but in the same time so classy, luxurious and sophisticated yet powerful. It makes a huge scent bubble around you. I LOVE this scent so much! ❤️ Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

I'm not sure if I can justify the four-figure price tag of this fragrance, but it truly is one of the most sophisticated and highest-quality fragrances I've ever had the pleasure of laying my eyes (or nose) on. Imagine the most luxurious, tranquil, peaceful garden-side retreat in an opulent ryokan in Kyoto, where the entire room is paved in woods and black stone and the view outside is paved with cherry blossoms. That's the vibe I get from Nüwa. It's quite a beautiful composition, and I'd say the only fault with it is that it's virtually exclusive to a very select group of people, due to the exorbitant price tag. Then again, though, it's Roja Dove, and if there's anyone that knows what the f*ck they're doing in the perfume world, it's Roja Dove. Now, scent profile wise, it's primarily a floral accord, with woodsy notes and slight hints of green. With every sniff a new accord of notes emerges. I personally think it's unisex, though the salesperson at Neiman's told me it's primarily marketed towards women. I can definitely see that, given the list of notes, but I think softer men can definitely pull this fragrance off in the spring, and honestly speaking, I found some of the more masculine-leaning private blend parfums from Roja to be slightly cloying for my taste. However, I'm always open to a second try on those. So again, I repeat, I don't think the $1,000+ price tag is reasonable by any means, but price aside, it's truly a symphony of beautiful Japanese-inspired scents, a genuine masterpiece of perfumery.

ROJA PARFUMS - N Ü W A 🔆, 🌻 Pink Asian Rose 🌹🪷 Rose has been used in many fragrances since long time ago. The luxurious and elegance from the physical form to the smell are it best features that everyone adore. In this particular perfume ROJA created a contrasting twist to the usually dense rose fragrance. Rose is still the main player but the overall density has been toned down by many supporting notes. NÜWA is a fluffy and gentle rose perfume with pink petals, not the usual dark red ones we already familiar with. Airy tea nuance representing Asian culture infused in the mix becomes a unibody composition that will only noticeable when the waft is in the air. It also slightly reminds me of a white chocolate with mild sweetness that it has. The tea and white chocolate nuance mentioned above are the results of an orchestrated blend from many notes, so it may be perceived in different ways for others. This is very common to happen with many ROJA fragrances that always use tons of high quality ingredients mixed into one cohesive olfactive liquid. NÜWA has gentle caring personality. This pink Asian rose is more universal and versatile to wear than the typical red rose that is bold and comes with passionate spirit. I highly recommend everyone to try perhaps it can be perfect companion for the upcoming Christmas celebration. Thank you for reading and have a joyful day 🙌 #vscentorientreview

A generous member recently gave me a blind sample to try, and here are my unedited, honest notes, before he revealed what it was: “It’s beautiful, strong, spicy, but ultimately atmospheric rather than loud. Probably has amber or ambergris? has some kind of sour citrus in the top notes (bergamot?). Smells kind of like it is infused with tea in the opening. I believe it has sandalwood in the composition. Maybe a bit of cardamom, maybe a bit of clove. Are there yellow or white flowers? (Ylang Ylang, tuberose or gardenia?) maybe rose, too. And I think there is some Orris. This smells like what Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant should smell like if it were made with better, more quality ingredients. Very well balanced, well blended and soft, after the stronger opening settles. I could totally be wrong, but that’s my impression”. Frankly, I’m amazed that I was somehow able to guess many of the notes, and I decided my honest, uninfluenced impressions were better than any review I could concoct. The only thing I’d add is that, now that some hours have passed, I’m getting much more of the rose, which is realistic and fresh and green with the leaves and stem. It’s a beautiful composition and has a few phases to it.

*BE AWARE*: This fragrance has been significantly reformulated, though it keeps the same name. In fact, it is an entirely new composition. This and the reformulated Reckless Pour Femme are so different from the original scents (notes included) that they deserve their own Fragrantica pages. The new Nuwa shares no similarity with the previous edition. What once was a cumin-heavy spice bomb is now a transparent, floral scent that better fits the Chinese aesthetic. It's quite lovely actually, being extraordinarily powerful and complex for such a fresh fragrance. The jasmine is extremely prominent, but so is the rose, which gives off a refreshing effect similar to rosewater. It really is a great scent, though one should not begin sampling expecting something as deep as Diaghilev or the previous edition of Nuwa. *EDIT: The new version should really have its own Fragrantica page. The notes are very different from those pictured here.

There are no words to articulate how beautiful Nuwa is. As the wearer it feels like a veil as most people describe--It never feels loud or pretentious, but noticeable that it draws people in. Just like a three diamond ring, it represents the past, present, & future.. it's simply timeless. If you appreciate sophisticated parfums, Roja to me does it best & this is the crème de la creme of roses. If roses arent your thing, I urge you to try this. Nuwa's versatility is enough to warrant the price imo. & If I'd want someone to remember me by it'd be this one.

I could have sworn this was a classic vintage perfume, the richness and quality of scents. The cumin and pepper are upfront, but the mossy and floral are there quickly. I think I am in love. This has gone to my top shelf love! OK, you all must know this is a sample, 'cause I just looked up the bottle price and this can never be a signature scent for me. I am heartbroken. And feeling like the poor country cousin. Sigh...how much is 750 pounds British anyways??

I am not sure which edition this is but... Obsessed, I am completely obsessed with Nüwa 😍 This is über expensive and it took me close to a year to finally acquire a full bottle and even then, I used a 40% off opportunity to get it but my goodness gracious am I a happy girl to finally have a wonderful fragrance like this in my collection ❤️❤️❤️ If you can get a sample, I highly recommend trying it. It’s the epitome of class, beauty and poise in a bottle!

This really is a Must Smell. Fruity, dewy rose paired with musky vanilla and a heavy dose of clove, cumin and black pepper. Distinguished, playful, warm. Reminds me of late summer in Paris. It is unspeakably beautiful. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a more impressive rose scent. Unisex but leans feminine, long lasting, pure wow factor.

Nuwa (new formulation) Nuwa is much lighter now that the cumin dominance has been removed. It's current note breakdown: Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit Heart Notes: Rose de Mai, Orange Blossom, Jasmin de Grasse Base Notes: Clove, Cumin, Pepper, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla, Peru Balsam This one grows on you. Its a lovely wear in the summer

Got a sample of both the new formula and the vintage. The vintage is more smoky whereas the new version is more modern which I would like to associate with western perfumes. I love them both though. Scent: 9.5/10 Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 8/10

Creed’s Eladaria smells very very similar to this. A nice pretty citric rose but not worth the price. 7/10

Oh my Goddess!! The original version is truly fit for an ancient deity! It's not just the civet-like cumin (although it plays a bigger role than rose here), but how everything comes together to create this rich & high-class sensation. It does seem more suitable for mature women especially compared to the new one, but why'd Roja market this $1000+ exclusive fragrance for someone in their 20s is beyond my understanding. (I guess everybody wants to feel young?) Anyway, it is a completely different fragrance now; yes, more wearable, but (literally) pales in comparison, and does not hold up the price or the name it bears--It's like putting Michael the Archangel next to a bland citrus cologne. *Much to my surprise, the drydown reminds me of Fetish Pour Homme!!

Not a bad fragrance, but certainly not interested enough to separate itself from the pack, and the high Roja tax is a big ask The osmanthis is nice, the black currants are not too pissy, and Roja always uses a quality rose, as well as the other floral components like ylang, lillie, and jasmine. I can't recall immortelle but I didn't get any vetiver, oakmoss, ambergris. I think they just thrown in a million notes as.a marketing tactic. I'd take Taif Rose over this one in a heartbeat because it feels more luxe. Leans heavily into feminine territory imo. -------------------------------------------------- Scent 72/100

The original formula of Nuwa is in my top 2 fragrances i’ve ever owned. It is simply amazing. There is no comparison, in my opinion, despite people saying it smells like Papillon - Anubis, or like an over-spiced vintage Rochas Femme. It is truly its’ own thing. Nuwa 2015 is a completely different scent, and is like a more sheer, non-vanillic version of Chanel - Egoiste. The resemblance hit me when smelling the opening of a bottle from the early 90’s. I’m sure it was the inspiration. It’s certainly pleasant, but isn’t something i’d shell out the money for.

I like this - transparent, lemony amber floral. Reminds me of a cross between Trouble by Boucheron and Jour d’ Hermes. I would love to own a bottle, but dropping $1k on a bottle seems a bit extravagant at this time. I really think the prices are extreme. This is one that should offer a decant or travel size.

I tried the reformulated version, which is very floral without much spice; granted it's nice, but just not that special.. Wish I could try the original

Strong but refined, phototrealistic ylang-ylang, rose and citrus. Properly spiced. Good, but not worth the price. This is the modern Nuwa.

I just got a travel size of this. I'm here just to find out why I fell in love with a $1050 fragrance! 😭

I remember finding this in a store and decided to sample it with a bunch of other Rojas and niche fragrances. From all the Rojas I've tried, this stood out quite a bit because of its' lightness and airiness. Unlike many other Rojas, this isn't as heavily floral, french and oldschool. It is still very much a floral fragrance but the airiness is quite pleasant and it almost feels like a modern take on a classical formulation. While many Rojas tend to go in a very traditional direction with their naturals and French style of perfumery, this feels a bit more synthetic, new, fresh and modern, which I found quite pleasant when trying. I remember being genuinely interested in it and wouldn't have minded taking it home that day. Although I'm not a huge fan of Roja, this is actually something that pleasantly surprised me.. until I saw the price tag. Based on smell alone, I would've placed this somewhere in the $150 territory, if you add the Roja tax maybe $300 or even $400 - fine, in the end it is still a luxury house that charges extra for presentation and all of that nonsense. However, in Germany this is 1000 euros and that, to me, is just ridiculousness on a new level. Maybe I don't know the true price of all those naturals and expensive ingredients, which this house seems to go for with many of their offerings, however simply from smelling this perfume it doesn't seem to be worth anything near its' price tag, even in the Roja universe, mainly due to its' mediocreness and synthetic notes. Any other perfume seems like a wiser choice to me. Diaghilev costs the same, get that one instead. Or like three of their Colognes. Or something you've been eyeing for a long time. But not this mediocre, somewhat pleasant but crazily overpriced fragrance.