I started exploring the fragrances from the house of Roja over a year ago - hooked by the ranking list and many reviews from competent perfume enthusiasts, I extensively engaged with Enigma, Reckless, Danger, H-pH, Elysium (all in the pour Homme variant) & some unisex staples like Midsummer Dream, Ti Amo, Amber Aoud, and a few other Rojas, and I even managed to snag a few at a bargain from eBay... Interestingly, I haven't commented on any Roja so far, probably because there are already countless competent reviews and comments on most Rojas, and I didn't want to add my two cents to the mix :-) However, the 51 pH has hardly any comments, so I’ll jump in here and try my hand at a new comment on it :-)
Roja is simply outrageously expensive, and even €150 to €200 less per bottle would still be a hefty price, but it seems that exclusivity is generated through a perverted pricing policy - so be it, everyone should decide for themselves what a perfume is worth to them or how much money they are willing to spend on a scent...
My latest find is the Roja 51 pH in the parfum variant; I “blind bought” it after hearing and reading a lot of good things about it & the fragrance pyramid appealed to me greatly... I eagerly awaited the package, and when it finally arrived, I could hardly wait and had to start a test immediately.
In its newer versions, Roja celebrates the themes of luxury & exclusivity, so both the packaging and even more so the handmade bottles with their very noble and elaborately designed labels and closures are a real feast for the eyes and make me a little bit happy every time I apply the perfumes from the bottle - it truly is a celebration for me each time, which I curiously practice less often with other perfumes - the outer packaging of the perfume has a significant effect on me and is, in my eyes, part of a really successful overall package - emotions are not only triggered by the scent itself but even beforehand when the wearer unpacks and applies the perfume - for me, it is always a special moment that I look forward to again and again :-)
I first experienced this effect when I received and unpacked the Black Cube from Molvizar the year before last, especially since Molvizar, with its elegant wooden box, the hand-signed and numbered card, and the platinum glitter in the perfume itself, also radiates a lot of luxury - back then, I was completely captivated by it and enjoyed this wonderful presentation for a long time - and even today, I still really like this type of packaging - it is a truly harmonious overall package, and the same goes for the Rojas - some call it decadence, I call it magic ;-)
How does the 51 pH come across to me? I also don’t know the EdP, so I can’t derive any direct comparisons here; at first, I perceive a very distinct oud note, which I have not experienced in this intensity with the Rojas so far. Accompanying this is a very pleasant leather timbre; unlike Yatagan, I do perceive a top and subsequent heart note, which settles on my skin after about 1.5 hours. Various spices join in, which I can hardly distinguish, so tightly are they woven together; the perfume becomes noticeably warmer and radiates more, the sillage develops only over time - for me, there are clear parallels in the heart note to Roja's Enigma pH, at least the scent accord feels that way for a while, without, however, containing an overly strong cognac note - it remains very dense, spicy, refined, and very, very noble - after another 4 hours, the 51 approaches the base, which comes across as woody aromatic and quite masculine - although it is no longer considered “politically correct” these days to categorize perfumes by gender, I perceive Roja 51 pH as a pure men's fragrance and can hardly imagine it on a woman (by the way: just as little can I imagine the unisex scent “Ti Amo” on a man...)
The perfume has a very long-lasting presence and is still very noticeable after 15 hours - a blessing, as some Roja perfumes last far less on my skin than the EdP variants; however, this one really clings remarkably well and truly has wingman qualities (thanks to Maggy4u for this term, which fits this perfume perfectly :-) )
For me, the Roja 51 pH is a direct brother to Enigma, but without its cognac intensity; I feel very comfortable with this scent and wear it both in a suit at work and for more upscale occasions like opera, theater, or similar - it is not a perfume for every day but rather to set special accents with a truly special perfume when worn consciously - worn too often, the 51 pH could certainly start to annoy over time, so I only wear it sporadically in the office and for the aforementioned occasions - contrary to Maggy4u's perception, I do not find the 51 to be a playful boy - but rather a distinguished and serious scent with elegance and spirit, quite mature and noble - in my opinion, more suited for men aged 35+, not for twentysomethings or boys ;-) - since for me, one spray on the chest and neck is quite enough to be well-scented all day long, the 50 ml version will surely outlast me, so my grandchildren - if they can wait until they are 35+ - will still have some of it left ;-)
Is the Roja 51 pH worth its money?!? Well, certainly not at the original price of €450, but I can definitely agree with a price according to my above calculation formula, as it is surely worth that. The bottle will last me at least 175 years in quantity ;-)
Top Notes 
Lemon
Bergamot
Lavender
Heart Notes 
Geranium
Rose
Ylang-ylang
Jasmine
Violet
Base Notes 
Leather
Oud
Benzoin
Ambrette
Caraway
Labdanum
Musk
Opoponax
Patchouli
Pink pepper
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Saffron
Birch
Cashmere wood
Cinnamon
Galbanum
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Q8baggio
Yatagan
BlackbirdHH
LVCAS
Mörderbiene
Maggy4u
Steffen6390
DaveGahan101
Bob2020
Turbobean
