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Roja Dove · Sold as unisex
London
The dim glow of streetlights on wet cobblestones, where the scent of leather and incense mingles with the crisp air.
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LondonLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for less1 Million Royal · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Roja Dove, London is a warm spicy oriental fragrance that captures the essence of a city known for its rich history and complex character. The composition opens with fresh spices like bergamot and oregano, creating an invigorating contrast to the heart's aromatic lavender and sage. As it settles into a base of labdanum, benzoin, incense, and leather, London evokes the smoky, balsamic warmth that lingers in the air after a rain-soaked evening.
London's smoky base notes take time to bloom, so a generous application is advised. The fragrance reads best close to skin rather than diffusing into the air, making it ideal for intimate evenings or casual daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — London, 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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Well loved by wearers: loved by 65%, disliked or hated by 8%.