Pierre de Velay No. 6

Pierre de Velay No. 6 is a beautifully unique and mature creation which combines fougere characteristics with balsamic ambery accords. It opens with sharp citrus of lemon and bergamot, accompanied by herbal aromatics of bay leaf and sage before a pungent green note of davana takes charge. Subdued florals of rose, jasmine and ylang provide that signature Roja sparkle as the scent settles. A realistic juniper note emerges which is very reminiscent of fir trees here, which combines gorgeously with ambery balsamic notes of benzoin, olibanum, elemi and styrax. There’s a hint of warm, spicy clove and nutmeg alongside an animalic leathery castoreum, smoothed out perfectly by an earthy orris. This is such a complex and unique scent, a creation that probably wouldn’t sell too well outside of an exclusive range such as Pierre de Velay. However if you’ve got a taste for aromatics and balsamic notes then this is fantastic, it definitely stands out and demonstrates just how talented Roja Dove is.

If the bottle had a decent atomizer I could have finished it ten times over. As happy to have this in my rotation as I am disappointed that I can’t buy it again so it’s upsetting and joyous in equal measures to wear. 10/10 scent IMO, moderate projection and longevity but completely natural to my nose. I’d smell like this all the time if I could.

Wearable. Green and citrusy. Medium aromatic. Somewhat perfect. Pillow-cut jewel. Omani fougere. Vanillic amber. Simultaneously clean and dirty musk. Comprehensive and possibly unparalleled. Lives up to the promotional literature. I'll take it.

A wonderful scent wafts from this perfume. Its perfect balance was the subject of many compliments. It is also quite unique.

This is the best blind buy I’ve ever made so nice and has replaced Burlington 1819 as my favourite Roja