Roja Parfums Great Britain Review (Roja Dove) 2015 + GREAT Chypre Draw

 In 2013 perfumer Roja Dove became an international ambassador for the GREAT Britain Campaign.“The greatest accolade of my working career was when I was invited to number 10 Downing Street, the home of our government, and left having been made a Creative Ambassador for Great Britain. I was, and am, so unbelievably proud as everything I do is based around a fundamental passion and love for perfume. I was, and am, so unbelievably proud as everything I do is based around a fundamental passion and love for perfumery", he wrote. In 2014, Michelyn invited Roja to write The History of  British Perfumery and CaFleureBon was honored by his in-depth exclusive article. In 2015, he composed Roja Parfums Great Britian, which is the result of the time he was asked to create the essence of the GREAT campaign in Instanbul. Roja Dove  put a lot of thought into the scent of “The British Nation”.

“We have very few scented flowers indigenous to the U.K hence why I did not want to make Roja Parfums Great Britain overly floral…Our country is also noted for its imposing woodland, and London is famous for having more green space than any other capital in the world. Our landscape is not full of lots of flowers but of big, solid trees which reflect the continuity and permanence of our institutions that don’t change but evolve overtime. If you compare our architecture to that of other capitals such as France or Italy, everything is very ornamented in comparison. We have a feeling of restraint that is present everywhere: We are good at what we create but we never overdo it. That is why Roja Parfums Great Britain had to be a Chypré." – Roja Dove

Senior Contributor Sebastian Jara of the YouTube Channel Smelling Great reviews  Roja Parfums Great Britain–Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief

Roja Parfums Great Britain Fragrance Review + Full Bottle USA Giveaway

Roja Parfums Great Britain By Seb©

Thanks to Europerfumes the US distributor, for one lucky registered CafleureBon reader and Looking Feeling Smelling Great subscriber in the USA (if you are not sure if you are registered click here (you must register on our site or your entry will be invalid) we have a 100ml  tester  bottle of Roja Parfums Great Britain for draw. To be eligible please leave a comment ON THIS SITE with what you enjoyed about Sebastian’s YouTube review of Roja Parfums Great Britain, if you have a favorite Roja Parfum and what you enjoyed about reading Roja Dove’s exclusive article for CaFleureBon on The History of British Perfumery (this is a must to be eligible) here. Be sure to include it in your Comment in this post. Draw closes 9/8/2018

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138 comments

  • SEAN R says:

    I enjoy the notes that are seen in the fragrance and the break down of the of it . Plus the fact it has a leather accord. I like the passion that goes into the fragrances. My favorite is Roja Dove Elysium and UAE plus a midsummer’s dream

  • fazalcheema says:

    Many leather in classic perfumery were chypres too and Great Britain seems influenced by them. I am in NY.

  • Cbrock2 says:

    I really enjoyed hearing about this fragrance from the exclusive house of Roja Parfums. Personally, I have never had the chance to get my nose on any scents from their line. However, from what I hear from Sebastian’s comments, I am eager enough to consider blind buying one of their products. I have heard an insane amount of positive things about enigma or creation-E. Awesome video once again and I’m excited to see more Roja fragrances in your videos!

    Cheers

  • Brenda says:

    Love being introduced to new fragrances! Sebastian always does this instead of rehashing the same old ones.

  • Cbrock2 says:

    I also enjoyed and couldn’t agree more with this quote from the reading.. “British perfumery offers a great beacon of light in a world full of the darkness of mediocrity.” I think we see an overwhelming amount of frags in the community that are mediocre to say the least..

  • Chuck Goodpaster says:

    I love leather fragrances! Another fragrance house I don’t own! Love all of the new fragrances Sebastian introduces. Thank you!!

  • INYA says:

    I like that Sebastian describes this wonderful perfume as dry, smokey and sexy. I don’t currently own any Roja Dove perfumes, I would love to try Great Britain. I enjoyed reading about the history of perfumes in Great Britain. Lavender seemed to be the scent of choice and opportunity. I also enjoyed reading about the family’s picnic trip: full of treats! Thanks for this fabulous draw. USA

  • Life coach ANG says:

    I loved the thought of smelling the carrot seed in this fragrance. Sebastian emphasized the carrot seed and the base notes. The base notes, especially the amber gris; have me lusting to own this fragrance! I’ve watched Sebastian review plenty of fragrances and I’ve never wanted one more than I do this Roja fragrance.
    Thank you for considering me!

  • drhodes says:

    Sebastian is the man! I really enjoy your excitement when discussing fragrances. It’s so much important detail in his reviews. I never tried a Roja fragrance but I’m a huge fan of leather. Texas, USA

  • Boris Castanon says:

    Sebastien knows how to excite his followers with his great reviews… I would definitely will love to win this sexy leather bom. I have never tried Roja Perfumes but I will love too. I’m in New Jersey, USA

  • karrarh says:

    I too admittedly love top notes, but i applaud you giving fragrances a fair shot through until dry-down where true quality comes out on top! Would love this one in my collection.

  • Alen says:

    Sebastian strikes again, awesome review In a world of french and italian perfumery, great britain is blessed to have such a talented perfumeur like Roja Dove. I’ve never had the chance to test this particular one, but for leather based perfumes my favourite is from Puredistance M and guess what, it is Roja’s creation 🙂 Thanks for this great draw, Oakland USA.

  • batandcamel says:

    I always like Sebastian’s reviews because of his intricate note/smell breakdown. My favorite Roja fragrance is midsummer dream. My favorite part of the article was when Roja mentioned Floris. Floris is my favorite house and I have many fragrances from them!

  • newyork318 says:

    Great Britain sounds like an exceptional take on a classic idea. Having never tried any Roja Dove fragrance, Sebastian’s comments about how the base notes in this and others by this house are where the magic really happens makes me very curious. Thank you for posting the link to the article by Roja Dove, which I probably wouldn’t have found otherwise. I found it amusing that he pointed out that civet, with its inherently unpleasant qualities, would be used to define cleanliness. Ha. But was also fascinated with how he felt satisfied by creating a world-renowned perfume line as his way of carrying on the legacy of his family’s name. Great piece. USA.

  • NiceVULady says:

    I got a kick out of listening to Sebastian’s delight in this particular Roja Dove fragrance. Pehaligon’s and Jo Malone have several of my favorite fragrances and I was so glad to read about them in Roja Dov’s article. Interesting as to his viewing his perfumes as carrying his name forward-not unlike children. I’ve never had any of his perfume and I would certainly love to try this. Thanks for the draw. I’m in the US.

  • Diego Velazquez says:

    Very in depth review , tons of notes and would be super excited to be entered in the contest

  • GALLI says:

    First I loved how Sebastian led into the video with if this is how great Britian smells like I want to go. I love leather chypres and have a bottle of fetish which is fantastic leather. I am so happy to read this article and that Queen Elizabeth was really into fragrance and perfumed everything. I Also appreciate the other brands he named so he must be the best man Roja dove !
    USA and this is a dream

  • Seba__ says:

    Lovely article and I agree that British perfumery is very special, every fragrance i’ve tried is an homage to Great Britain’s history and tradition. I often associate fragrances to other artistic manifestations, mainly music and, for me, British music is a huge part of mankind’s artistic history.
    One of my favorite fragrances is Penhaligon’s The Tragedy of Lord George, in fact the entire portrait collection has been a great way to “smell” chapters of Great Britain’s history. Like the article stated: “British perfumery offers a great beacon of light in a world full of the darkness of mediocrity”.
    As for Roja Dove, I haven’t been lucky enough to try them but Reckless and Unspoken are two I’d love to try… now Sebastian made me want to try Great Britain, the way he describes the notes is so appealing.

  • cjacobsson7 says:

    i am in search for my first leather fragrance, and this might be the one, also those other notes sound interesting, hopefully i get a chance to win this!

  • ElizabethC says:

    I love that the article mentioned a store called ‘Ye Olde Civet Cat’ :). Sebastian makes this sound so rich and intense!! Love, love, love Diaghilev!!! Thank you for the drawing!

  • Zibbyz says:

    This scent sounds wonderful, especially after Sebastian ‘s glowing review. Mr. Dove mentions toward the end of his article that he is working on a scent that evokes his mother’s goodnight kiss on holiday in.. Cornwall? But I don’t know which of his scents it is, i guess I’d better do some research.
    Being been to the perfume department of Harrods, I can say that it is impressive, and my pocketbook is grateful I don’t live closer! My husband is British and Mr dove describes them to a T. Thank you for the reviews, the article, the support for lovely fragrances and perfumers, and I’m in the us. Thank you! I haven’t tried any other Roja perfumes.

  • gaston76 says:

    That was a really nice review from Sebastian, I love Roja Dove perfumes
    I tried most of them So Great Britain and pdln3 are my absolute favorite:)

  • munachi says:

    I enjoyed how sebasrian cautioned the importance of waiting for all phases of the fragrance. My favorite Roja perfume is Amber Aoud. What I enjoyed from Roja’s article was the discovery that civet paste was used as perfume! Yikes!

  • doowtnehpets says:

    I enjoyed seeing Sebastian’s reaction to this fragrance. If he’s that enamored with it I’d love to try it too. Never tried any Roja Dove as it’s a little pricy. What I liked about the article was the background for some of the houses I’ve been looking into lately, including Ormonde Jayne and Penhaligon’s. And I learned Jo Malone is a woman…don’t know why I always thought it was man from the name. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • sfdlaa says:

    Sebastian said this is the sexiest leather he has ever put his nose on! Sounds like something I will love too! I do not have a favorite Roja perfume but have been an anglophile for most of my life. What I liked about the Roja Dove article on The History of British Perfumery was the role of the monarchy, from employing perfumers (Elizabeth) to the restoration of Charles II, through to the author being invited to 10 Downing St. California, USA–thanks

  • cressit says:

    Sebastian’s review made me very anxious to smell Great Britain. I love animalics and was especially excited by some of the notes he listed that happen to be on my “yes, please” list like labdanum, tolu balsam and ambergris. My favorite of the Roja Dove perfumes I’ve tried is Haute Luxe and this seems to have many of the same qualities. Roja’s article on the history of British fragrance was fascinating. I had never known that only 2 fragrant flowers are native to the islands and I am surprised it wasn’t until the Elizabethan age that scent was applied directly to the skin to enjoy.

  • Scented Hound says:

    Michelyn, what an outstanding honor to have Roja Dove write his exclusive article for Cafleurebon on The History of British Perfumery.
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Roja Dove’s British History on fragrance and the limitations of available flowers, to hear about his family experiences and all things British, including that clotted cream! It was great to be able to get a feel for the man behind the talent and to pull up a chair and listen. Great, but it ended too soon.

    I have (as yet) never smelled a Roja Dove scent before and hope to have the chance with this lovely one that is offered.

    My feet have been on British soil and I have loved the trees, shrubs, vast lawns and pastures. All of the scents of woods and leathers. A country of restraint indeed but I loved it so much.
    I adore Chypre fragrance, and the fantastic notes in this just makes me want to break the door down to get at it! But after listening to Sebastian’s breathless review of this wonderful elixir, I found myself feeling a desire to yikes, disrobe! (My birthday is here in a few days, wink, wink, ha!) I would just love this! Thank you for this special draw! Waving from California!

  • Just Add Light says:

    Favourite from the house will probably always be Enigma, but this beauty sounds like a real gem. Really intrigued with Sebastian’s enthusiasm and his emphasis on patience with this one. I’ve also found that many of Roja’s fragrances do develop significantly in the heart and base, so I can imagine it was the same with Great Britain. I also don’t know how many times Sebastian used the words ‘amazing’ and ‘sexy’, but it was a lot. LOL Very thorough review.

    As for Roja’s article, I never knew that the Romans had such an impact on introducing scents to Britain; although I can understand them being in a more hydrophobic form. But the idea that by the 18th century, civet was the scent of choice of the London gentlemen sounds kinda gross. LOL All in all, I’m glad to be a huge fan of Jo Malone, Roja Dove and Penhaligons since there is a part of me that really resonates with British history and the characteristic scents therein. Notes of leather, lavender, fresh greens, old wood and tobacco have a special place in my heart, both today, and perhaps, for evermore. PS – That 1915 advert was really cool. North Carolina.

  • Sam says:

    What I really enjoyed about the review was Sebastian’s excitement to smell such a complex fragrance. I myself am also a “top notes” kind of person so this scent really interests me because of the dry down. The carrot note is intriguing and would be something great to experience.

    My current favorite has to be Elysium.

    What I enjoyed most about the article was the comparison to what makes Britain great and what ingredients are in the scent. I can totally understand the comparison of architecture and how a beautiful like this is built and established.

    Thanks

    TX, USA

  • Ammar says:

    Have always dreamed of owning something from ROJA. Sebastian’s comments make it sound like something just up my alley, it reminds me of an oil siberian musk attar oil which i was gifted 5 years ago. It was very interesting reading about perfumery in Britain, i found the name “ye olde civet cat” really cool.

  • Hasib says:

    I always enjoy Sebastian’s reviews. Describes fragrances well. Still haven’t tried a Roja Parfum and would like to get a chance one day. Interesting that the Royal Coat Of Arms had a perfumery origin. I’m familiar with Jo, Floris and Penhaligon perfumes mentioned by Roja.
    Thanks for the draw. California

  • Shaadtall says:

    I enjoyed how enthusiastic he was describing the fragrance, he has be thinking I need a bottle no matter what, My favorite from the House has to be elysium of course both version. I truly understand why roja always has the best presentation with there bottles. They even explained how decoration has been a huge part of the culture and its brand.

  • aman9155 says:

    My favorite from the house is Enigma/Creation E. I loved that how Roja provided insights on history of various brands such as Clive Christian, PenhaligonOrmonde Jayne etc. and how he talk about his inspiration, one of the proudest moment in his life – being invited to 10 downing street

    Thanks for the draw from New York

  • RAMY NESEEM says:

    that was a great review by Seatian . the notes brak dow the excitments
    but i also enjoyed the passion by Roja Dove taking about creating a fragrance carry Great Britain history cluture the eniuqe balance between a great history and ever evolving nation

  • Mister Skyotter says:

    It’s useful for me when Sebastian goes through the evolution of a scent: how it evolves over time, the ways each note changes as the fragrance develops. It allows me to understand more about how the frag might perform on me or someone else. More than anything else I enjoy watching his enthusiasm and obvious love for the world of perfumery.

  • Choronzon says:

    This is the kind of review Sebastian does that allows me to dream about a scent that is so outrageously far out of my normal price range that I might be frustrated by its existence! I love chypres and leathers, so am very curious indeed about this super-high-end version!

  • Mark says:

    I am based in the USA (California)

    My favorite Roja Dove fragrance is creation E. I have a sample only due to the cost.

    I especially enjoyed Sebastian’s review because I have been watching him for years and have NEVER seen him this excited!

    My favorite part regarding the article on the history of fragrance in England was to learn that the small town of Hitchin was involved from the beginning. It is a tiny town and I lived there in 1994. It is always enjoyable when you can connect personal experiences with stories.

    Thank you for the opportunity

  • Mister Skyotter says:

    For me, the Rosa Dove article was fascinating because, as a novice to the hobby of perfume, I was unaware of how many houses are British, and how many of those houses have deep historical roots. I was not familiar with Rosa Dove before today, but I understand now how the house fits into the long tradition of British perfumery.

  • Neil says:

    As always, Sebastian’s review did not disappoint. His reveiws are not only clear and detailed, but also lend some thoughts based on his personal preferences. Moreover, his reviews genuinely spark interest in the fragrance being discussed.
    Having previously sampled Great Britain, I can agree with Sebastian that it is a dry, but soft fragrance. This is definitely one that was quite memorable. I also enjoy Amber Aoud, which is a very different fragrance, but still showcases Roja Dove’s signature style to perfumery.
    I found Roja Dove’s article to be quite interested because it delved into not only how perfumery has evolved, but also the evolution of fragrance’s place in society. As Roja Dove explained, perfumery has not only been an indulgence, but has also served some utility and symbolic meaning to society.

  • Teresa says:

    Thank you for the incentive to go back in the Cafleurebon archives and read the article by Roja Dove. It is interesting and heartwarming that he considers his perfumes as his progeny…no doubt his parents would be proud of his creations. I loved his recounting of his childhood road trips to the Devon countryside. As far as Sebastian’s review of Great Brittain, he has me salivating at the opportunity to try such an extravagant perfume, with so many top shelf ingredients. I love his enthusiasm for this one and he seemed as thrilled as any of us would be for the opportunity to try this. I am in the US. Thank you for the chance!

  • cobra10a says:

    Roja Dove is one of my favorite houses. World class talent. Have Creation E and love it. Gorgeous stuff. Sebastian provided a masterful glimpse into the composition of Great Britain with its addictive leathery qualities. Love a well executed leather. Never knew British perfumery went quite that far back and was so embedded into the culture. Loved the details about Yardley’s lavender. Fascinating. Roja Dove has enlightened me and expanded my knowledge of the art. Excellent read.

  • ish888 says:

    Another great review by Sebastian! He has nothing but nice things to say about Great Britain and you could definitely see in his facial expressions that he adores this fragrance a lot, and that speaks volumes as he has a ton of fragrances in his collection. This perfume must smell really really good! I love how he described the scent as an animalic, dry, smoky, sexy, buttery leather- makes me want to smell it even more. As with other perfumes, you must be patient as mentioned by Sebastian. Good things come to those who wait, the base notes must be so good… As for Roja Dove’s article, it’s nice to know the evolution of perfume in Great Britain and also why the lavender scent is associated with cleanliness and laundry. Nice trivia! I love how Roja described his scent memories- the way he detailed what they used to do going to Devon and tying it with smells of things that you feel like you could actually smell and taste it. I guess that’s how great perfumers are born- being able to create wonderful things in a way that memories come to life. This is such a lovely article! I haven’t had the chance to sample any Roja Dove fragrance yet but this review definitely makes me want to. Thanks so much for this opportunity! Ish CA, USA

  • KCA16 says:

    The thing that I have always admired about Roja Dove is his passion for the past, especially his personal olfactory experiences, and how they inspire his creations. I appreciate that the article touches on a few of these. The brief historical overview, and moments from his own childhood so eloquently described.
    It really emphasizes the weight of responsibility to call this Fragrance Great Britain. The epicenter of his own being.
    I can tell by Sebastian’s reaction that this fragrance is a remarkable one. Definitely something I must smell. Although a full bottle purchase would have to wait until I sell a few more painting
    …unless I win this incredibly generous giveaway, of course 😉
    Thank you for giving us the opportunity !
    I own Elysium perfum and Creation E (enigma) pour homme and love them both.
    They are complex and beautiful.
    Thanks, again, KCA in LA, USA

  • Taleb says:

    And with regards to the article I liked how he celebrated his fellow competitors for the love of Britishness. That’s rare.

  • twiggy3634 says:

    I like how Sebastian assures you have to be patient in order to let the fragrance open up and find its beauty. I’m a big fan of Roja, my favorite is Aoud Parfum. The article was a nice read, I enjoyed reading about how they would boil water with lavender in it and wet their shirts with it. Cheers from Indiana, USA.

  • Old Herbaceous says:

    I really like the connection made between British creativity and the landscape of Great Britain, which I’ve noticed before myself, with its sometimes surprising contrasts but also restraint. Sebastian’s review nicely highlights those, and I liked his discussion of the many base notes and how you have to wait for them to develop. In Roja Dove’s article, I especially appreciated how he highlighted several perfumers who are women. I find myself consistently very drawn to British perfumes, especially those by Jo Malone (and her new line Jo Loves), Miller Harris, and Penhaligon’s, all of which he mentioned. I haven’t tried enough Roja Dove perfumes to have a favorite, but I loved visiting his boutique in Burlington Arcade! Thanks for this draw.

  • Ivan.napoleon says:

    Interesting part of the article “Perfumes came into general use in England in 16th Century. It was during Elizabeth I’s reign when perfumes were used on the skin for the first time for enjoyment. ”
    Sebastians review perfect as usual and Id love to try this one
    Miami Florida
    Thanks

  • cwoody says:

    I’ve seen Sebastian react this way only a few times to a fragrance so this one must be a real gem! I’m also a HUGE fan of leather fragrances. What I enjoyed about Sebastian’s YouTube review is how knowledgeable he is on fragrances in general – especially Roja Parfums Great Britain. He encourages exactly when and where to wear this one. My favorite ROJA would be Enigma – the cognac, vanilla and tobacco notes are magical. What I enjoyed about reading Roja Dove’s exclusive article was the inside look at why they didn’t make Great Britain overly floral and chose to make it a Chypré due to the lack of scented flowers but imposing woodland. I’m sure this fragrance feels like Britain. Great article! Arkansas, USA

  • Chase Dickinson says:

    Another great review by Sebastian and another awesome article by CaFleureBon! Thank you for the opportunity to win this! My favorite part of Sebastian’s review was his description of the carrot seeds note as well as when he described that it wasn’t super animalic. My favorite part of the article was learning that Elizabethans often “employed full-time room fumigators and professional perfumers travelled the country to carry out the task for the wealthy.” So interesting! Thank you again! (IG: Scentthusiast) Bondurant, IA, USA

  • doveskylark says:

    I enjoyed Sebastian’s enthusiastic review as always. I am a big fan of animalic fragrances, so Great Britain appeals to me. I would love to experience this fragrance as the base notes unfold, especially the carrot seed.
    I also enjoyed reading Roja Dove’s article on British perfume history, I was especially touched by his memory of traveling to Devon. It was charming to read about the picnic, the travel rug, the primus stove lit by paraffin, and especially his mother’s goodnight kiss. I was also thrilled to see the advertisement for Yardley’s English Lavender. I found a very old bottle of this fragrance at a flea market, and the lavender is an instant cure for my migraines and insomnia. I hope I can find another bottle someday.
    My favorite Roja Dove fragrance is Elysium Pour Homme.
    I live in the USA.

  • Sadik says:

    Hi Cafleurebon, Im not gonna lie I am a sucker for high quality leather and incense notes. I can’t care less about perfume compliments. I am probably one of the few men here without a few Roja bottles. That’s why I want to take a chance in this giveaway even though i am not the luckiest guy around here. What I like the most about Sebastian’s GB review is probably everything i heard about this Roja creation and that even though now, I would swim the whole Atlantic ocean if i could to get one, he still sounds more like an independent niche reviewer than a super high end perfume hyper. Koodos to him whether I win or not for that 🙂 And thank Michelyn for assisting my registering yesterday

    Jabrane

  • Bryan P McIlhargey says:

    First off it will be an absolute honor for the one who wins this precious gem.
    Sebastian’s review of this fragrance was one that made my nose react as if could actually smell it. I love leather fragrances, and his description of this one was one of eligance and sophistication.
    I am new to the fragrance world and have just recently stepped beyond the world of designer fragrances so I have not yet had a chance to get my nose on any Roja fragrances so I can’t say what my favorite one would be.
    I found the evolutionary progres of perfumery in Britain vey interesting. Even though the article was about the history of perfumery In Great Britain the part of the article that most appealed to me and touched my heart was when it spoke of the fragrances likened to his children. The only thing that can carry on the name. The love and passion put into the fragrances as if they are the children to carry on the name.

  • Dosva says:

    So wonderful video by Sebastian and great great draw.
    I like leather very much anf chypress too, if thay are not so dtrong I will fall in love with this perfume.
    It was very very interesting to read artivle about Great Britain perfumety history. I did not that perfumes became populiar in GB in 16th Century
    due to queen Elizabeth !!
    US, DE

  • TaffyJ says:

    Sebastian’s genuine enthusiasm for this particular perfume is contagious! His videos are always well done and honest.
    My favorite Roja perfume changes from time to time, as I get to know a particular scent better. Diaghilev was the first Roja I tried and will always be somewhere in the top three. Currently wearing Enigma (Creation-E) pour femme, a lovely go-to for all occasions.
    Roja’s article on the History of British Perfumery was an enjoyable read, as British perfumers have given us many original and beautiful scents. I was most touched by Roja’s reminiscence of his mother and how his perfumes will carry on the family name and how personal they are to him.
    Thank you for the extraordinary giveaway!

  • alexisms says:

    It’s very cool to see how Sebastian talks with such passion in every review. Seeing him getting even more excited about the perfumes of Roja (my favorite house, along with Xerjoff) is fascinating.
    My favorites Roja are Diaghilev, Taif Aoud and PdLN 3.

    I usually read all of your articles and The History of British Perfumery would be no different. A beautiful text that made me know more about one of the best countries for perfumery (in my opinion) and still gave us some words from the Roja Dove at the end.

    I just have to thank for all your contribution to the universe of perfumery.

  • Kyle Stevens says:

    I’m really excited to try this fragrance because I have never seen Sebastian light up so much over a fragrance.

  • SandiL says:

    ‘My mother once said how sad she was that with this generation of the family, the family name dies out. My parents both died, her words haunted me. I know I will never have children so I thought the way I can try to do something to potentially ensure the family name doesn’t die out is by creating commercially available scents. Every creation and everything about it is extremely personal. Each has a small inscription on the back –’ Roja Dove.
    This moved me so much from the “History of British Perfumes” post years ago.
    I have several of Roja’s earlier perfumes, each with it’s own delightful memories for me. I have indulged in many of the GB perfumes since the earlier post came out, I believe it was in 2014.
    Great review Sebastian, your adoration for this fragrance comes through loud and with perfection.
    Thanks to Europerfumes for the gracious draw… yes we all want it 🙂

  • Catanosmia says:

    Love this review! Just like his review of Diaghilev, Sebastian is clearly blown away by the fragrance and his enthusiasm is charming. I’ve never had a chance to smell any Roja Dove creations–thank you for the draw and the review. I enjoyed the article on the history of British Perfumery but what I liked the most was reading his reason for going into commercial perfumery himself. I found it touching that it is his way of making sure the family name does not die out with his generation. He has certainly done that! And the “Ye olde civet cat” sign was great! I’m in the US.

  • ktennant says:

    What I enjoyed most about Sebastians review was the passion that he showed for not only the fragrance that he was reviewing but the passion he has for the house as a whole. My favorite Roja at the moment has to be my SOTD Oman from the Gulf collection. The thing that most intrigued me about the exclusive Roja article was learning that it was believed bad smells were harmful so carrying scents in pomanders became fashionable. Thanks for the opportunity and good luck everyone!

  • Eric R says:

    Sebastian’s enthusiasm in the video makes it pretty special, as he’s glowing in what is a comparatively short review of the fragrance, which I also love as a semi-powdery leather, not usually a category I adore but the quality of Great Britain is beyond compare. As for the article on the history of British Perfumery, I like how it explains the origins of various houses (i.e. Floris) that we now take almost for granted.

  • saadfragrance says:

    i would love , like absolutely love to win a bottle. i have a u.s address and what i enjoyed most about The article was the story about how he and his father would explore different smells , very captivating and indeed must be a source of inspiration in many of the amazing offerings. I love how sebastian presents his fragrance reviews and his o9ve for the art can be felt throughout his channel.

  • JCIMS1611 says:

    Thanks for the giveaway. I would love winning a bottle of Great Britian.

    Sebastian is one of the few reviewers I watch on YouTube. I’m always looking for animalic and leathery fragrances. Like Sebastian said I do notice that Roja fragrances seem to take longer to evolve to the dry down but it’s worth it. My favorite Roja Parfum is Diaghilev.

    I really enjoyed the article when Mr. Dove was reminiscing about his family trip and the be scent memories from it.

    I’m in the US and thanks no for the chance to win the bottle

  • Steve A. says:

    I’d be over the moon to win a Roja Dove bottle. Nice opening notes of lemon and clary sage. Haven’t heard the reviewer this excited in a while. US

  • nahannilove says:

    Indeed such a lovely house Roja Dove!!! I was stricken by this release when I was in London at the Haute Parfumerie in Harrods recently – the process that I was guided through to narrow which perfume would be my ‘only the best will do’ was incredible in and of itself. I highly recommend going to the Haute Parfumerie in Harrods. Great Britain is a stellar work of art and I agree with and what I loved about Sebastian’s review is that the magic is in the dry down… In my opinion some of the best quality fragrances are about the journey it takes you on as time passes, like a mini-history.The CaFleure article is also wonderful in that the journey you learn small nuances and details that help you to engage more with the artistic relevance as well the richness of understanding deeper meanings of why things are the way they are. Wonderfully informative article, especially the reference to the Romans who were probably the first to bottle pheromones with oils. My favorite after the smelling experience and also lucky to enjoy the signature RD Oud (sample from a friend) and would be honored to be the recipient of such a generous and lovely prize of Great Britain, it would be my first RD addition. Thank you so very much.

  • amirpasha says:

    I love how he explains everything about the perfumes, and leather fragrance is absolutely amazing!! I have sampled enigma so far!! California USA

  • vinnychampionmd says:

    I love how you can really feel Sebastian’s excitement about this fragrance. I had no idea Roja Dove was an ambassador for Great Britain and rather enjoyed learning about what drives him. Currently my favorite Roja is Vetiver Parfume. Thanks for the opportunity at owning this.

  • Catscradle says:

    I really enjoyed the review! Sebastian’s description of the fragrance as a slightly animalic leather chypre sounds amazing! I tried fetish and loved that one.

  • Galen says:

    I have a great deal of respect for Roja and his creations. I know he gets a ton of grief, but I’ve always found him to be an interesting person, eloquent speaker, great writer, and fantastic perfumer. Sebastian states it well, that Roja’s creations require patience. I watch most of Sebastian’s videos, and you can tell when he loves s fragrance—clearly he loves this. My favorite Roja would definitely be Fetish pour Homme. Oh lord what a masterpiece.
    As for the article, thanks for directing my attention to it. I thoroughly enjoyed it all but if I had to choose a highlight it would be his sentence about “the rank stench of the pervasive and bestial emanations of London and those who inhabited it.” I can’t imagine—and I’m grateful to live in more sanitary times!
    Thanks for this amazing giveaway. I live in the US.

  • Shih Travis says:

    I love how Roja take perfume and how he make them. Sebastian is great with description, precise and informative. Current favorite is 51 pour homme. I live in Illinois.

  • DonMiguelIvory says:

    I loved Sebastian’s explanation of the complexity of the scents its timeframe of each of notes lifespan. Ive never owned a roja but ive smelled quite a few and they are absolutely decadent. Roja did a superb job in defining Great Britain as a major contributor to the early days of the fragrance world and its effect on consumers of fragrance until today.

  • Alessio Santoro says:

    Always love Sebastian’s thorough, honest and enthused review!
    I think so much more highly of this fragrance after watching this video. Thank you to Sebastian and to Cafleurebon for this giveaway! This would easily become the best fragrance in my collection.

  • Robert Bernard says:

    Sebastian is as always a great reviewer love the way he breaks down fragrance and roja doves article was great information my favorite roja is elisium

  • James2473 says:

    I loved Sebastian’s review. I love how he describes each of the notes and makes Great Britain sound incredibly appealing. You can tell that he is truly passionate about fragrances. I would love to give it a try. My favorite part of Mr.Roja’s article was the detailed history of English perfumery, and how he wanted his family name to live on through his fragrance house since he’s the last of his line and he wanted to do that for his late mother. My favorite Roja would have to be Elysium since it’s the only one I’ve had the opportunity to sample. It’s a really great scent. Thanks for the draw!

  • StaceyW says:

    The notes in this aren’t ones I generally go for but Sebastian’s enthusiasm for this scent is enough for me to want to try it immediately! I haven’t been able to get my nose on any Roja Parfums and must rectify that in the near future. I loved Roja’s article about the history of perfume in Britain, there were some factual tidbits in there I was already familiar with such as using scent to ward off the plague. What I found most interesting was his memories of childhood trips with this parents and how different memories conjured particular scents for him. Obviously he was a perfumer from a young age! I am in the U.S. and thrilled to be part of this draw.

  • saff1 says:

    Great review by Sebastian as always. My favorite from roja dove is Elysium. Would love to try this one. Enjoyed learning about how the “scent of Britain” was thoughtfully composed by roja dove.

  • Theodore Kamberidis says:

    Thanks for this great opportunity. I really enjoyed lookfeelsmellgreats video and his perspective on luxury leather scents and their legacy. My personal favorite Roja Parfum would definitely be Amber Oud. A historian myself, I really appreciate Roja Dove’s vigor for the traditional and sentimental values of Perfumery. Creating with the source in mind is ultimately what makes art so existential. The ability to dive into the past and essentially recreate a cultural phenomenon through scent is humbling. Thanks again and good luck to everyone!

  • Diana D says:

    I always love Sebastian’s reviews. I love how he describes it as animalic, slightly sweet, powdery yet sexy.
    I live in the USA

  • walid09 says:

    Sebastian’s enthusiasm really came across in this video and that led me to Cafleurebon. I would consider Elysium my favorite since that’s the only one I’ve tried so far. The reason Roja launched his commercial brand was extremely touching. I know a lot more about the way his mind works after reading his article. I am residing in the U.S.

    Thanks to Sebastian and Cafleurebon.

  • Ray S. says:

    What is not to love about Roja Perfumes? Sebastian compared Great Britain to Diaghilev, one of his favorite Rojas’s and said he liked Great Britain even better. Wow! My favorite is Enigma.
    Rojas’s article talks on the resurrection of the British perfumery industry making a big comeback yet he lists some houses dating back to the 1600’s. Incredibly rich history.
    I live in the USA and would love a shot at winning this incredible bottle.

  • deonmojo says:

    I always love Sebastians videos and his tastes in fragrances. In this particular video i love how he broight a sexy leather fragrance to my attention being that leather is my second favorite notr in perfumes. My favorite Roja Dove fragrance has to be Elysium. Seems to be very signature scent worthy. And what i enjoyed most about the article on cafleurebon.com was learning how Rojo Dove was invited to be the creative ambassador for Great Britain. That’s awesome!

  • contactankitjoshii says:

    I really enjoyed how Sebastian explained notes in the video with if this is how great Britain smells like I want to go. I love leather/ cypress am so happy to read this article and that the interest mentioned about queen into fragrance and perfumed everything. I Also appreciate the other brands and it’s my dream to have a line of this house since I sniffed Kuwait and it memorized me !
    Houston, TX, USA.

  • RUBEN CARO says:

    I always enjoy listening to Sebastian as he and I have almost identical taste. Many of my purchases come after watching his videos. I would love to tell the story of this amazing scent by Roja every time someone compliments me. Thank you Cafleurebon and Sebastian.

  • aud604 says:

    Sebastian is the best!

    Very interesting, I love it when a fragrance has a tale to tell in addition to smelling great. Interesting to read about how lavender became associated with cleanliness.

  • Dankat3621 says:

    beautiful presentation with their bottles always stunning the only roja fragrance that i have and love is elysium which is spectacular my wife goes crazy when she smells me never fails lol so to get a chance to win this would be amazing ,or to whoever this is one to display as a shelf piece cause it is beatiful ,then for sabastian to just break it down for you and give you an idea on how it smells he’s the best at that .great video ,good luck to every one

  • Miloroeder says:

    Sounds great! I recently have been getting into leather scents, after I realised how much I love Dior Fahrenheit. The notes in this one sound amazing!

  • johnvardan says:

    It was interesting to hear Sebastian’s take on this fragrance, as he took it apart from the leather tones to the carrot seed undertones. I have yet to try any Roja Dove fragrances.

    From reading the exclusive article by Roja Dove, I enjoyed the history of how lavender became a staple in fragrances of all kinds, and feeling Roja Dove’s passion for British perfumery.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  • johnvardan says:

    It was interesting to hear Sebastian’s take on this fragrance, as he took it apart from the leather tones to the carrot seed undertones. I have yet to try any Roja Dove fragrances.

    From reading the exclusive article by Roja Dove, I enjoyed feeling Roja Dove’s passion for British perfumery, while he delved into different topics from hygiene to notes essential in perfumery.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  • cigano says:

    I apologize for the repost as I was not logged in for some reason on my previous post, and did not want to loose the opportunity to win as a registered user.

    First off it will be an absolute honor for the one who wins this precious gem.
    Sebastian’s review of this fragrance was one that made my nose react as if could actually smell it. I love leather fragrances, and his description of this one was one of eligance and sophistication.
    I am new to the fragrance world and have just recently stepped beyond the world of designer fragrances so I have not yet had a chance to get my nose on any Roja fragrances so I can’t say what my favorite one would be.
    I found the evolutionary progres of perfumery in Britain vey interesting. Even though the article was about the history of perfumery In Great
    Britain the part of the article that most appealed to me and touched my heart was when it spoke of the fragrances likened to his children. The only thing that can carry on the name. The love and passion put into the fragrances as if they are the children to carry on the name.
    Thank you for the opportunity to win this.
    Bryan from Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Aquafortis says:

    I appreciate and have watched probably close to 100 of Sebastian’s reviews, and was struck by how favorable his review of Great Britain is. (BTW I am subscribed to Sebastian’s channel under the useranme “Braveswan”). To hear how impressed Sebastian is by this fragrance is remarkable, given his knowledge and sheer number of scents that he puts his nose on.

    I don’t yet own a Roja parfum, though have been trying to get a sample of Creation-E based as well on Sebastian’s great review of that one. And I would LOVE to win the bottle of Great Britain to be my first Roja parfum!

    I really enjoyed reading Roja’s article on the history of perfumery in Great Britain, especially hearing how personal this journey as been for him, and how his memories have informed his creative spirit and aspirations. Great read! Thank you for this chance to win the tester of Great Britain. As I have some English heritage and an English last name, there is some of that landscape and memory living in me that Roja wrote about.

  • Mark Serrato says:

    Of course, Elysium will always be considered a classic in the world of perfumery and in my collection. By the sounds of Sebastians review of this one, it will also be included in the hall of famed fragrances. Although I will probably never own this one (unless I win it!) I will put it on my to smell bucket list. The leather and animalic scents Sebastian mention are my attractions to it. Of all contests, THIS is the one I pray to win.
    Thank you for this opportunity.

  • tammy says:

    Leathery animalic chypre? Oh my, my, oh heck yes, let me go find my party dress! (The one with the scented jerkin, naturellement)

    My favorite Roja Dove is also Diagheliv, so if Sebastian thinks Great Britain is even better, then it must be amazing. How wonderful to be alive at a time we can get these incredible fragrances in a bottle, instead of adorning ourselves with civet paste or a maceration of lavender in bear grease!

    Many thanks to all for the chance to win!

  • Tom Schroeder says:

    Thank you for the giveaway! Wow, how generous. Sebastian’s enthusiasm for the fragrance Great Britain is certainly evident. The notes are mostly base notes! Impressive. He gives an excellent description of the fragrance, from the top, through the middle, and on to the majestic bottom. Reading what Roja Dove was aiming for, an aromatic woody leather chypré, a restrained fragrance that reflects the stately nature of the country as a whole without ornamental adornments, sounds wonderful.

    In Roja’s article, The History of British Perfumery, I was astonished right at the top to find out that it originated with ancient Britons painting their bodies with pigmented fat, often scented, for protection from the elements. Then the colorful decorations evolved into coats of arms on freemen’s shields. I would have had no idea of that. The story of evolution of scents through the Roman times, the emphasis on smelling clean, the popularity of lavender, perfumes thick without alcohol, and perfumed leather garments all are informative and instructive. I had no idea how much fashion and expensive perfumery, including ambergris and new floral notes arose. The journey through the 1700’s, 1800’s, and early 1900’s is fascinating. I also liked the personal stories Roja tells of travels with his family and the scents of his childhood. This is the most personal glimpse of the influences on him. It’s pretty clear that nowadays, British perfumery is innovative and very much alive and well.

    My favorite Roja perfume at the moment is Creation-E. I find that one endlessly fascinating and quite different than anything else I have smelled.

    I live in California, USA

  • Kenneth Earley, Jr. says:

    I’ve only seen one other review of Great Britain aside from Sebastian’s review. My interest in this fragrance was sparked but after Sebastian mentioned he likes it more than Diaghilev, I’m so stoked to try it. I love love love Leather fragrances … I just want to try it. It sounds so divine !!!! Thanks Sebastian for the great review and Thanks Cafleurebon for sponsoring such an amazing opportunity.

  • yukon1 says:

    Really enjoyed Rojas History of british perfumery,how he spoke about the early perfumers like Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain for example how he came to England learnt the secret of the Eau de Cologne,which he launched in 1830 put into the famous Golden Bee Bottle which was made as a wedding gift to Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie ,he goes on about many more early perfumers which is fascinating to hear these stories and how the names live on in perfumery still.

    Also great review by Sebastian very genuine and really detailed you can almost smell the fragrance ,it does help with my notorious blind buys I get a good sense of what im getting beforehand .

    Ive probably smelled 6 Roja creations I loved creation E best and vetiver extrait was nice.

    Thanks for giveaway

    Im in u.s.

  • Onyinye Elochukwu says:

    I didn’t know the coat of arms owes its origins to perfume. This is definitely a history lesson down memory lane.
    Sebastian ‘s reviews are always detailed and makes it easy to go ahead and buy a bottle online even when you can’t smell it.

    I live in California USA

  • Southernboy says:

    After reading Roja Dove’s exclusive article I enjoyed most was how he took England and made a fragrance had captured the essence of difference parts of the nation with out and keeping everything in balance. To me this fragrance is leather lover dream to own. Thank you for giveaway. Live in the US.

  • Illan Weiner says:

    I thank Sebastian for introducing me to Roja Parfums. Before his video, I clearly had no idea what it was. Not only did he introduce it, but he also stated that the Roja Great Britain is a perfect fragrance to start out with hehe. I don’t have a favorite Roja Parfum b/c I unfortunately can’t afford any 🙁 but i’ll gladly visit Osswalds as I live in NYC! Reading Roja Dove’s exclusive article on The History of British Perfumery was quite eye-opening in many ways where I learned a lot about British history as a whole, and not just Roja. I saw how it all started, how some crumbled, and how they were brought back to life! And it is incredible how succinctly it is able to blend into modern culture

  • gravitymax says:

    Leather, musk and orris are my favorite notes. I don’t own any full-size Rojas, only decants and travel sizes. Amongst my loves are Musk Aoud, Fetish, and Enigma. Being a new collector I haven’t developed the vocabulary to explain why Roja’s compositions are so spectacularly smooth. That’s why I love reading and watching reviewers such as Cafleurebon and Sebastian. Sebastian was spot on with the base notes and how they take time to emerge. And Great Britain’s base notes certainly sound like a dream.

    Interestingly I’ll be visiting London in 3 weeks. It’d be amazing to be able to experience Roja’s Great Britain while I’m there. I’d imagine I’ll be exploring parks, rose gardens, and perfume shops. Who knows I might even catch a glimpse of the man himself.

    Oakland, California.

  • Like the sun says:

    Would love to win this as I am a big fan of Rojas’s Enigma pour home as well as leather fragrances. Sebatien’s love of the fragrance game is always infectious and inspiring . From California USA

  • Bubeto_GG says:

    What a great review by the best Youtube reviewer.I love Sebastians videos because of his honesty … unlike some other Youtube reviewers or bloggers .It’s quite easy to see how genially impressed Sebastian is from the smell of Great Britain.His eyes and overall behavior are like… of a child in a candy store.
    “One of the sexiest leather fragrance I’ve put my nose on” – what a statement by Sebastian.He probably smelled hundreds of leather fragrances….
    Leather-chypre a bit animalic fragrance with clary sage , a bit dry , warm and soft.A bit savory and a hint of sweetness at the same time with rose,leather and jasmine in the base,pathch oakmoss and cedar wood with leather and ambrette and carrot seed ….
    I’m do love leather fragrances , and i’l be extremely happy i’m the winner of this draw.
    About Roja Dove’s exclusive article for CaFleurebon on “The History of British Perfumery – what a mesmerizing journey ..WOW ..
    From very early days of fragrant plants, pomanders , as only briar rose and lavender , perfumed leather , Queen Elizabeth I and perfumed gloves …
    The civet paste purchased easily in Britain in 18th century it was the essential must-have for any fashionable gentleman. Hmmm….
    What an old house Floris is 1730 … Also I never knew Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain came to England and learnt the secret of their Eau de Cologne, which he launched in 1830 under the name Eau de Cologne Guerlain. And the the famous Golden Bee Bottle was made as a wedding gift to Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie .
    The nowadays brands , perfumers and houses we all love are present in the article.
    Great childhood memories too , his moms words about how sad she was that with this generation of the her family, the family name dies out.
    “I know I will never have children so I thought the way I can try to do something to potentially ensure the family name doesn’t die out is by creating commercially available scents. Every creation and everything about it is extremely personal. Each has a small inscription on the back” Strong words for sure…
    Great job by Sebastian , fantastic article and more than generous draw-thank you Europerfumes and CaFleurebon…all of you.
    The only full bottle Roja Dove fragrance that i own is Risque for men – phenomenal scent , and the best Roja Dove fragrance im familiar with , and one of the best fragrance i’ve ever smelled.It’s marketed for men only, but it’s unisex to me.Bought the fragrance from UK mid 2015.As far as i can remember US name was something different – Creation R.
    I already follow all of you – @cafleurebon @lookfeelsmellgreat @rojaparfums and @official_europerfumes on Instagram

    Virginia USA

  • Hikmat Sher Afridi says:

    Leather in a bottle is Great Britain by Roja. Thanks for the wonderful & well described video review. The notes are right up my alley. This is a dream prize for a dream perfume. I don’t have any Roja perfume in my collection.
    Thanks for the generosity & opportunity by letting my relative address in NY, US.

  • Lori Laws says:

    This was a wonderful review by Sebastian! Great Britain sounds exquisite! What an honor that must have been for Roja. This history of British Perfumery was incredible. I remember reading the article from before. I always heard that Floris was the official perfumer to the Royal Family. Thanks for the generous giveaway and I live in the US! 🙂

  • James Weaver says:

    What I enjoyed About Sebastian’s review of Roja Parfums Great Britain is the way he describes it as a sexy Leather fragrance and the dry down of the fragrance and the way it comes alive. What I enjoyed about reading Roja Dove’s exclusive article for CaFleureBon was The Origins of British Perfumery and the renaissance of British creative perfumery with companies like Roja Parfums, I also enjoyed rading about Roja’s childhood and his earliest scent memories. I have only ever smelt Roja Dove’s fruity Aoud, a unique fruity musky fragrance, which I received from Beverly hills perfumery. I am a long time Subscriber to Looking Felling Great and A subscriber to Cafleurebon. Virginia USA resident

  • Alberto says:

    Love the way Sebastian describes fragrances and this sounds so opulent I love a chance to win this one also huge Roja fan!

  • Jovi10 says:

    I have been stated this since I have put my nose on this Gem I have no doubts that it’s the best Leather Perfume ever created in the history of Perfumes. Some people will say they don’t use real Leather, well it’s getting close to real Leather, if you go to Argentina you will find the best Leather in the World, this outstanding Gem is a must have, full bottle, decant, sample, even on a paper keep it inside of your shirt or pocket, don’t miss out this luxury and elegant Perfume which in my opinion is my # 2 Perfume of all time after Xerjoff Richwood.

  • George Georgiou says:

    I love the description of it. It sounds like something up my alley.
    Would love to win something like this for my growing collection.

  • Derek Greene says:

    I love the bottle and it’s aura of elegance. I love the Sebastian described Great Britain as buttery and leathery. I have tried Creation E and Amber Aoud. Both are great ones especially creation E with that cognac and syrupy aroma.DMH5

  • Patrick Echevarria says:

    I’ve limited likes with Roja Dove line up as I tend to like more on the freshies which the house doesn’t have really a lot. I own a few Roja and have yet to try their more luxury offerings like this one. Would definitely love to win this,hopefully. About the article,I enjoyed learning tge fragrance history of England and the impact of Romans to the perfume history in Great Britain and England as a whole. As for Sebastian’s review,I’ve always been a fan of his reviews as he makes want to try all the fragrances he reviews and more often than not,he is always on point. San Diego USA

  • jeremyn87 says:

    I love leather chypres. Aramis is one of my all time fav fragrances, even though Sebastian doesnt mention it. There’s some overlap with leather, oakmoss, and jasmine. I’ve also rarely seen Sebastian so ecstatic about a fragrance, so I really want to smell how exceptional it is.
    My fav from the house is probably Amber Oud.
    Of the article, I was interested in how quite a few of these british houses have such a long and prolific history. I didn’t realize Yardley is 18th century, or that Clive Christian revived a 19th cent house.
    Im in the US. thanks for the draw

  • John Christopher Troyer says:

    I would love to win this perfume! It sounds amazing. I also enjoyed the linked article. I found it interesting that Roja Dove is a Creative Ambassador for Great Britain. I’m in the US. Thanks!

  • Mohammed Balsharaf says:

    Thanks Sebastian n Cafleurebon for the review n giveaway. I’ve smelled Enigma n I remember liking it. It was a boozy sexy fragrance. Hopefully I can get the chance to win this new fragrance. It sounds very interesting leathery n strong which would be perfect for fall n winter. I’m based in Florida, United States.
    Thank you guys again.

  • nevermay3 says:

    Sebastian’s review was very exciting! He was so excited he even mentioned it on his next day’s video.
    I like how Roja integrates the history of Britain into this perfume.
    I look forward to the opportunity to win this prize! Thank you!!
    Unfortunately I did not receive the email with my log in information. Hopefully the above email is enough. Thank you again!

  • d-d-d-drew says:

    I love Sebastian’s reviews on Roja Dove’s work, as I’ve been studying more and more of his perfumes. I like his thoroughness in describing the olfactory journey from top to basenotes; I can almost smell what he’s experiencing from his impressions. And being a leather perfume fan, Great Britain sounds pretty awesome. I was just recently in the UK for work and had such little time to race through Harrods that I did not get to smell Roja Dove’s Great Britain. Instead, I get to read more about it here. My favorite Roja Dove so far is Diaghilev, a chypre, so I’m intrigued by his Great Britain, as he explained in the article that Great Britain is not rich with indigenous flowers and so that’s why the fragrance is not a flower power but instead, a chypre. I find that all the more alluring and can’t wait to smell it!

  • j_owen says:

    I enjoyed Sebastian’s review (as I always do). I enjoy his note breakdowns and thought that the use of carrot seed sounding interesting. Sexy fall leather and a perfume that feels warm sounds amazing. I have smelled and love Enigma from Roja Dove. What a great honor for both Roja and Cafleurebon congratulations to you both. Great read regarding the history of Perfumery in Great Britian .I recall hearing Creed started out with perfuming gloves, I know they mentioned he brought his from Italy though. Also, was very interesting hearing about Yardley and his history.

  • Augustus says:

    I always smile when I see Sebastian light up speaking about a fragrance he thinks its sexy and animalic! hehe…it’s refreshing and you can just see his genuine love for the art of perfumery…I have a strong sentimental attachment to all things Great Britain as I worked for three years between London and the beautiful coast of Scotland on the North Sea…simply breathtaking! So far I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the few Roja’s I’ve had the chance to try: Amber Aoud, Diaghilev, and Elysium. Cheers!

  • Tami H. says:

    Wow! Love Sebastian’s review! Dry, smoky & sexy….yes!
    My favorite part of Roja’s article was this.

    Eventually we would get out of the car and set about discovering the house. It smelt closed but wonderfully familiar – its scent a stark contrast to the smell of the openness of the sea with its tangy salt-odour. It looked over a small bay or cove. The sand was golden, the sea danced, seagulls cawed, and the sun always shone – and thus it will always be in my memory. My love of perfumery started with a goodnight kiss from my mother. I have been working for three years on a scent that will capture the idea of that goodnight kiss – it is almost there.

    Which A Goodnight Kiss is my favorite Roja scent. Thanks much for the generous giveaway, I live in the U.S.

  • deeemolina1 says:

    Wow that article by Roja Dove was so well written. Now I understand where the barbershop DNA came from. It’s amazing how stark the contrast is between western (in this case British) and middle eastern perfumes are. The two places had different raw materials that produced different smells. Myrrhe is to lavander is guess when it comes to british perfumery. Also, I love the fact that civet rose to popularity because it’s more pungent than the emerging industrialization of the country haha. I’d love to see a conversation between Roja Dove and Sebastian. I could watch these two articulate men talk about perfumes all day. I love how Sebastian breaks down his reviews into notes and experiences. Anybody can read a note list, but telling a story that a perfume brings is an art. I am so happy with your generosity with this draw! Hope i win this one and have my first sniff on a roja dove original. Greetings from the isolated islands of Hawaii, US! MAHALO!

  • JerryWRivera0 says:

    Sebastian’s excitement for the Roja brand as well as the scent are very apparent and appreciated. I’ve only ever experienced Roja’s Elysium, but a smooth leather Cypher just sounds absolutely intriguing. Roja Dove has always had a way with scent as well as words and as the Article on the History of British Perfumery shows, Roja Dove’s time spent at Guirlan comes full circle as Guirlan was introduced to some perfumery techniques in England. The distillation of Lavender is also quite poignant and still quite relevant in perfumery today. Just a beautiful and complete package by both Cafleurebon and Sebastion once again. So in-depth and interesting.

  • Gabriel Gallawa says:

    I always love Sebastian’s descriptions of fragrances. He always finds a way to paint a mental picture as to what the fragrance smells like. I also thought Roja’s description of GBR was so spot on and his rationalization for why his fragrance smells as it does was just perfect. I love being able to gain insight into fragrances from the perfumers.

  • John Carrillo says:

    Well, as soon as Sebastian described how beautiful the leather was… I was sold on it! I am a huge fan of leather! Unfortunately, I’ve only been able to smell one Roja, and it was Elysium (which is in my list for purchase). Can’t test many more due my college town not having in stock! Would definitely love a chance to own Great Britain! As far as the article goes.. never occured to me where the origins for the word laundry came from.. but know that it literally stems from dipping shirts in lavender is completely mid blowing to me. You could see ven hear it the similarity in Spanish. Awesome

  • Fernando Garcia says:

    I was excited to watch Sebastian’s review. He really liked it. I enjoyed watching him dissect the notes in a way that he was truly passionate. I also enjoy reading about the vastness of green spaces in London. I have only smelled one Roja fragrance, creation E, that one is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win this!

  • middleagedandmixed says:

    I love hearing from Sebastian that this fragrance is all about its base. I do love waiting to see how a fragrance develops and getting to its dry down. I’m also intrigued that he mentions it is a sexy leather. I have yet to try any from Roja but would love to.
    I enjoyed reading the History of British Perfumery. As someone who is becoming more & more interested in fragrance, I love learning about how it came to be. Pomanders and scented gloves to stave off bad smells being used as early as the 16th century is so fascinating.