Elysium Pour Homme Parfum

17 reseñas

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• Ozymandias

  October 4, 2020

  

  allan27880, out of curiosity, which other two Roja fragrances have you tried? I love the ambergris note and was thinking of taking a chance on something with a strong dose of it.

• kjarr

  May 3, 2021

  

  If you’re looking for potent ambergris, try Dionysio by Tiziana Terenzi or Magnetic Blend 1 by Initio, especially the former—it’s a beast that clings to your skin until the next day. Don’t trust Initio’s initial blast; wait and enjoy the dry-down. On the other hand, Elysium Parfum is a classic that doesn’t break any molds but is impeccably crafted and will get you compliments. It’s an elegant, spring-summer citrus scent that’s both cheerful and mature. It starts with citrus that lasts throughout the journey, accompanied by spices and florals, before settling into a base with that signature ambergris touch typical of Roja Dove. Everything is so well-blended it’s hard to separate the notes, but it’s undeniably citrusy. Longevity is top-notch, lasting 8 to 10 hours with noticeable projection that’s not invasive; instead, it’s very attractive. The price is the delicate issue with this brand—everyone sets their own value for their work, so I won’t judge. There are three versions: Eau de Parfum, Cologne Parfum (which replaces the previous one), and the Parfum. I always stick with the Parfum, though the Cologne doesn’t lose as much of the original’s energy.

• kjarr

  May 6, 2021

  

  If you want powerful ambergris notes, grab samples of Dionysio by Tiziana Terenzi and Magnetic Blend 1 by Initio, especially the first one, which is more exaggerated. You’ll notice it clings to your skin so much that even the next day you have to scrub it off. Don’t get caught up in the opening; wait a few hours and focus on the dry-down. Moving on to Elysium, the Parfum, as allan27880 said, is a fragrance that doesn’t break any molds—it’s not innovative, but it’s very well-made and an atomic compliment generator. It’s an elegant, spring-summer citrus scent that’s cheerful, mature, and masculine, and as mentioned, very well-crafted. It has a citrus opening that persists throughout its evolution, joined by spicy and floral notes of various types, before descending into that base where you detect a trace of ambergris, so characteristic of Roja Dove’s men’s line. As with almost all perfumes from this brand, everything is so well-blended that individual notes are hard to distinguish, but it’s clear it’s a citrus-dominant fragrance. Longevity is very good, between 8 and 10 hours depending on conditions, with projection lasting several hours; it’s noticeable to those around you but never gets annoying or invasive. In fact, it has the opposite effect: it’s very attractive. Finally, and no less important, is the price—a tricky topic when it comes to this brand. Everyone is free to set their own price for their work, so I won’t criticize it. There’s an Eau de Parfum version and a Cologne Parfum that just replaced the previous one. Out of the three, I always choose the Parfum, though I must admit the Cologne doesn’t lose as much of the Parfum’s energy.

• uhm

  June 15, 2021

  

  Mr. Dove showing off his originality once again. For me, this is clearly based on Aventus, not Bleu as some have read. It has one great thing: it stays stable for hours. With just three sprays, it didn’t project much, but the longevity was impressive; it doesn’t dry out like cheap stuff—the core scent remains, which is basically the Aventus DNA with plenty of grapefruit and good acidity. Over time, the benzoin starts to peek through, adding a pleasant sweetness. There’s also a hint of jasmine that brings some sensuality. In the end, there’s something like an animalic vanilla that doesn’t quite fit the rest. I don’t dislike it, but in my opinion, it slightly detracts from the overall experience. As for the price, we all know what Roja’s Parfums are: high-quality inspirations with a price tag for the wealthy. Everyone is free to assign whatever value they see fit. I’d rather pay 2€ per ml than 8€ if I’m lucky.

• uhm

  July 10, 2021

  

  Mr. Dove showing once again his lack of originality. For me, this is clearly based on Aventus, not on Bleu as I’ve also read. It has one good thing: it stays stable throughout the hours. With 3 sprays, it didn’t seem to project much, but the longevity was quite wide. It doesn’t dry down into cheap things; the core of the scent stays stable, and that core is the Aventus DNA with quite a bit of grapefruit that gives a good load of acidity. As the hours pass, something seems to emerge that I’d say is benzoin, giving a pleasant sweetness. I’d also dare to say there’s a little jasmine that adds sensuality to the whole. In the end, there’s something like an animalic vanilla that doesn’t seem to match the rest of the notes; it’s not that I dislike it, but in my opinion, it slightly detracts from it. Regarding the price, we already know what Roja perfumes are in many cases: inspirations (with the implied lack of creativity) of high quality with a price aimed at people or markets with almost rich purchasing power. Everyone can assign the value they consider. I, instead of 8€ per ml, could pay 2€ per ml with luck.

• Olfactory Memories

  October 24, 2021

  

  I could list a thousand technical details, but it wouldn’t do justice to what I feel. This is my wedding fragrance: citrusy and fresh with a woody base that adds maturity and elegance. Many compare it to Creed’s Aventus, but I disagree; they take different paths, and Elysium surpasses it in quality. Some say it resembles Bleu de Chanel, but Elysium is what Bleu dreamed of being: denser, cleaner, more sophisticated, with a revitalizing shine. Bleu is a 25-year-old in ripped jeans with a ‘look at me’ vibe; Elysium is a 34-year-old in a tailored suit, polished shoes, an open shirt, hand in pocket, relaxed yet aware he’s turning heads. Critics call it derivative and safe… so what makes a perfume good? Objectivity or subjectivity? Why label it ‘easy’? It smells great, absolutely. It grabs attention and generates compliments. Does it stand out despite following the same path? Yes, it radiates above-average quality. What are we looking for in a perfume? That we like it and others do too. Add to that the fact that almost no one wears it, and you’ve got the perfect formula. Let’s stop calling it ‘easy.’ The wheel has already been invented. If you want something different, look at houses like BeauFort London, but they’ll probably make you wrinkle your nose. Do I make myself clear? It’s a 5/5.

• Olfactory Memories

  November 11, 2021

  

  I could give a thousand technical details, but it wouldn’t do justice to what I really like. It’s the fragrance of the day of my wedding. It’s citrusy and fresh, but with a slightly woody base that gives it a mature, elegant, and extremely attractive tone. Many compare it to Creed’s Aventus, claiming they are almost clones, but I totally disagree. First, because they go different paths, and second, because this one is way above in overall quality. It’s also said that it resembles Bleu de Chanel. Yes, it can, but Elysium is what Bleu would wish it were in its best dreams: a work with much higher quality, denser, cleaner, sophisticated, but with an intense and revitalizing brightness. Bleu is a 25-year-old guy, well-dressed, with ripped jeans, boots, and an air of “look at me.” Elysium is a 34-year-old man, in a custom black suit, shiny shoes, open blazer, one hand in his pocket, the other holding a Martini and a good watch. Half-smile and relaxed; he doesn’t need to think about “look at me,” he already knows people are looking. People often read things like it’s derivative, repetitive, that it invents nothing new or doesn’t take risks. But what makes a perfume good? Is it judged from objectivity or subjectivity? Why is it said pejoratively that it’s “easy”? Does Elysium smell good? A resounding YES. Does it catch attention? Yes, it gets compliments. Does it stand out despite being in the same line? Yes, undoubtedly. It emits a quality far above average. What are we mainly looking for? That we like it and that others like it. If we add to that that almost no one wears it, we solve the issue. Let’s stop pejoratively categorizing a perfume when it’s said to be “easy.” The wheel has already been invented. If you want something “different,” there are houses like BeauFort London; unless there’s an exception, almost no one will like it, they’ll probably scrunch their noses, but sure, you’ll be wearing a super special composition. I don’t know if I’m explaining myself. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Caracal

  February 8, 2022

  

  I’ll be very concise. This fragrance is accompanied by extreme snobbery: the scent is very good and generates compliments (in that regard, it doesn’t beat countless designer perfumes that win by a landslide), but the price is ridiculously expensive and unjustifiable. I can understand that The Night (a composition I hate) has its value due to high-quality ingredients, but Elysium is an abuse with beastly commercial margins. I recommend buying it only if you’re loaded. Otherwise, you have much more affordable options that will give you as much or more satisfaction for a fraction of the price.

• Caracal

  February 12, 2022

  

  I’ll be very concise. This fragrance is accompanied by extreme snobbery. While the scent is very good and generates compliments (in that regard, it doesn’t beat countless designer perfumes, which win by a landslide), the price is ridiculously, insanely, and unjustifiably high. I can understand that The Night (a composition I hate) has its value since the ingredients are of the highest quality. But Elysium is outright abuse, with a commercial margin so disproportionate it’s absurd. I only recommend buying it if you’re loaded. Otherwise, there are much more affordable options that will give you equal or greater satisfaction for a fraction of the price.

• Caracal

  January 30, 2023

  

  I’d add a nuance to your comment: Of course, there are many niche houses with inflated prices, we agree up to a point. But we must filter out the expensive from the insanely expensive. While Tygar from Bvlgari’s Private Line is hardly affordable, it costs 50% less than Elysium and gives us 100% more product. Among the expensive perfumes on the market, this one is the one that wins the medal for abuse regarding how much it offers. As for the compliments (not the quality of ingredients), I don’t think I’m reinventing the wheel by saying that Paco Rabanne or Armani give this Roja creation a run for its money in terms of popular taste. It might seem subjective, but try it and let us know. In summary, yes, Elysium is generally liked, but let’s not laugh at people, which is what Roja does. From my humble point of view, greetings.

• Olfactory Memories

  March 22, 2023

  

  UPDATE: I’ve been using this perfume for a long time. It’s well known that its price is disproportionate, abusive, and absurd; that won’t change unless Mr. Roja Dove gets a brain aneurysm. But regarding performance, I need to clarify something. Whether due to maceration, hydrated skin, or because the constellation of Orion was in harmony with Cassiopeia, I used it again yesterday in the heat. I applied it around 11 AM and at 9:00 PM I could still smell it as a skin scent. Nothing more, nothing less—exactly 10 hours, when I usually get about 8 (which were already very good). You can criticize its price, I criticize it too, it’s no surprise, but it proves that performance-wise, it’s doing very well. Added to this huge and delicious aroma, it makes that price, which borders on insulting, hurt even more.

• kjarr

  June 4, 2023

  

  I didn’t mean to correct you, but I’m deleting these messages to end this. My apologies if you felt bad.

• oscarsh86

  June 8, 2023

  

  Elysium EDP never existed. They simply released the first version as Parfum Cologne and then the Parfum. Look up a photo of the EDP and you’ll see it doesn’t exist.

• Gervinmorales1

  August 10, 2023

  

  One of the best fresh scents I’ve tried. It has massive appeal and oozes elegance and quality. It’s one of the most wearable Roja fragrances I’ve tried, extremely versatile; literally anyone could wear it (maybe not teenagers, because the vetiver might seem too mature for them). In my opinion, it doesn’t lean towards an older man like other Roja creations often do. If I get rich or have plenty of money left over, I’ll grab a full bottle. Roja, please send me one.

• Toño Dark

  September 23, 2024

  

  Wow! I didn’t want to be so harsh, but to be brutally honest: the only downsides are the price and the bottle. The longevity was ridiculous; it barely lasted the trip from the factory to home. I applied it at 7 AM and by noon I could barely smell it; about 4 hours as a skin scent. Obviously, it lingers on clothes for a bit, but that’s it. I’m disappointed that with this price, the projection is shameful. All because of corrupt YouTubers who rave about these fragrances. This is the industry’s ambition: they sell you the brand, the luxury box and bottle, a little colored liquid, and that’s it. All because people get hooked on videos of paid influencers talking about absurdly overpriced things. The scent is 10/10, rich, but that’s all. It’s a lesson in buying blindly and getting your hopes up based on fake ratings. Now, no way to return it. What a shame. Goodbye Roja. Let’s look for an Arabic dupe; those ones don’t disappoint. Everyone in their own jungle.

• Toño Dark

  October 10, 2024

  

  Wow! I didn’t want to talk about this fragrance this way. But to be brutally honest, the only thing heavy about it is the price and the bottle. As for longevity, it barely lasted from the factory to the store and then from the store to my house. It’s a real tragedy that at this price point, the longevity and projection are so shameful. I applied it at 7:00 AM, and by 11:30/12:00 PM, I could barely smell it—about 4 hours, and only up close. Obviously, it lingers on clothes for a bit, but just a bit. All because I listened to corrupt barber YouTubers who speak wonders about these fragrances. This is where you realize the ambition and greed of the industry: all they sell you is the brand, the seal, the luxury of the box and bottle with its details, a little colored liquid with a scent, and that’s it. All because people get hooked after watching a video from some paid shill, almost holding a philosophy book in one hand, reciting poems about something absurdly overvalued. That said, it’s a 10/10 aroma because it’s rich. But that’s all. This is just a lesson learned: one, buying blindly; two, getting excited by fake ratings and comments; and three, getting scammed. Now there’s no way to return it. What a shame. Bye-bye to Roja. But well… let’s look for an Arabic dupe; those don’t disappoint, and let’s hope they don’t inflate their prices. In my experience, every monkey to their own jungle. Cheers!

• Abel11

  January 29, 2025

  

  I only sprayed it twice, and it lasted 6-7 hours, but the projection was weak: strong at first, then nothing, just skin scent. The smell is exquisite, flawless, but the longevity and ridiculously high price ($300 for 50ml here) make me look for alternatives like Divin Asylum or Philos Pura, which is an Xerjoff inspiration with an amazing grapefruit note and costs a third of the price.