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Roja Dove · Sold as feminine
Karenina
A private garden at twilight, where white florals and spicy notes interweave with a hint of powdery musk.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
KareninaLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessL'Air du Temps · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 24 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Karenina by Roja Dove was launched in 2016, capturing the essence of a complex floral bouquet with warm spices and aldehydic notes. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and green notes, giving way to a heart of carnation, gardenia, frangipani, and ylang-ylang. These white florals are balanced by the powdery touch of violet and jasmine, adding depth and warmth. A base of cloves, vanilla, musk, and cedar rounds out the composition with an enveloping spiciness that lingers on the skin.
Apply Karenina to pulse points for the best longevity. The aldehydic top notes will dissipate within an hour, but the rich floral heart and warm base will continue to develop on your skin throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Karenina, Roja Dove
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Roja Dove
The Professeur de ParfumRoja Dove, born Roger Bird in 1956 in Sussex, was captivated by scent from childhood, later abandoning a medicine degree at Cambridge after a visit to the Guerlain boutique in Paris changed the course of his life.
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The originalKareninaRoja Dove · Luxury · $250+Nina Ricci · 1948L'Air du TempsShares 6 of its 24 notes$40–100★ 3.72 (6,734)48%Match
Guerlain · 1983Jardins de BagatelleShares 6 of its 19 notes$100–250★ 3.98 (1,736)54%Match
Dior · 1979Dioressence ParfumShares 6 of its 18 notes$100–250★ 4.54 (157)46%Match
Penhaligon's · 1976GardeniaShares 6 of its 19 notes$100–250★ 4.06 (563)
With Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin
Adds woody and vanilla; shares bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 16%.