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Roja Dove · Sold as unisex
Semi-Bespoke No. 5
A dimly lit study where the scent of leather-bound books mingles with the warmth of a crackling fire and a touch of spice from cinnamon.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Semi-Bespoke No. 5Luxury · $250+
54%Similar accords, often for lessShalimar Eau de Cologne · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 18 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2005, Semi-Bespoke No. 5 by Roja Dove is a chypre fragrance that blends warm and powdery notes with an earthy undertone. The composition opens with the freshness of bergamot and peach, giving way to floral heart notes like orange blossom, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. These soften into a rich base of ambergris, vetiver, leather, and benzoin, creating a deep and complex aroma that is both warm and slightly spicy.
This fragrance has a rich and complex base, so it's best to apply it close to skin for a more intimate experience. The spicy notes can be overpowering in high heat, making it ideal for cooler evenings or indoor spaces.
Fig. 01 — Semi-Bespoke No. 5, 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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Chopard · 1986Happy DiamondsShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 4.37 (52)49%Match
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Adds floral, aromatic and musky; shares bergamot and heliotrope and 4 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 82%, disliked or hated by 12%.