The Art Collection

A Midsummer Dream 2016

A Midsummer Dream by Roja Parfums
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Ranked 90 in Unisex Perfume
8.3 / 10 1379 Ratings
A popular perfume by Roja Parfums for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is fresh-floral. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh
Floral
Spicy
Citrus
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
GrapefruitGrapefruit AldehydesAldehydes Mandarin orangeMandarin orange BergamotBergamot LemonLemon
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Orange blossomOrange blossom GeraniumGeranium CyclamenCyclamen MagnoliaMagnolia May roseMay rose
Base Notes Base Notes
OakmossOakmoss CardamomCardamom AmberAmber BenzoinBenzoin CedarwoodCedarwood Elemi resinElemi resin Fir balsamFir balsam IrisIris MuskMusk Pink pepperPink pepper RhubarbRhubarb VetiverVetiver Carrot seedCarrot seed CocoaCocoa PatchouliPatchouli VanillaVanilla

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Scent
8.31379 Ratings
Longevity
7.81267 Ratings
Sillage
7.31259 Ratings
Bottle
9.01185 Ratings
Value for money
6.0909 Ratings
Submitted by ExUser, last update on 07/29/2025.
Interesting Facts
The scent was created in honour of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s legacy and is inspired by „ A Midsommer nights dream“
The fragrance is part of the "The Art Collection" collection.

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40 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Xandra

7 Reviews
Xandra
Xandra
Helpful Review 6  
A Midsummer Night Dream

A walk through an enchanted garden,a story about fauns and bewitched forest beings.A complex masterpiece created to transport the wearer through a summer night dream,through a flora and fauna marriage,through trees covered in moss and orange blossoms.A fresh floral fragrance designed to look and smell just like a Shakespeare poem,a fairytale with no beginning and no end,A Midsummer Dream aims to uncover the unique mythical universe of Master Roja Dove.
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Mlleghoul

445 Reviews
Mlleghoul
Mlleghoul
5  
the urge to disappear into a haunted glade and become local folklore
Roja Midsummer Dream is the olfactory equivalent of the urge to disappear into a haunted glade and become local folklore or of how your body isn’t a temple, it’s the moss-encrusted altar where primitive rituals once unfolded. But we are a soft, suburban people, and I think this sense of longing is tempered with the fog of nostalgia for something we’ve never possessed –and quite frankly, might not be equipped to handle. So sure, be the cryptids or feral forest witch you wish to see in the world or become one with your inner family of raccoons, but also remember that you don’t actually like the cold very much, and getting your hands dirty isn’t your idea of a good time, and a dark moonless night where the only sound is that of your own frantic breath, and the invisible scurrying of nocturnal creatures would be better spent dreaming indoors under a downy granny quilt. Roja Midsummer Dream is the best of all these worlds– a gentle elven chypre, an ancient amber that hums like skin warmed by forgotten fires, the faint rust of autumnal spice, and the phantom sting of bitter grapefruit in the golden memory of sun-dappled woods. It's like a gentle ghost story of arboreal elegance told under the soft glow of glittering fairy lights, except, unfortunately, the ambient lighting costs four hundred bucks, and the only ghosts you might encounter are the missing funds in your bank account. All this existential exploration, this whispered communion with the primal self, sounds delightful, but I’m afraid I prefer my delights slightly less expensive. These enchantments are best enjoyed in my dreams, where perhaps money grows on moss-covered trees.
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Irisfauve

26 Reviews
Irisfauve
Irisfauve
2  
A Magical Potion
When I moved to Japan some time ago, I learned through research that wearing strong perfumes could be considered disrespectful in certain settings. To adapt, I chose two fragrances for my 6 months journey Creed Aventus and this one.

There isn’t a more evocative, happy, and nostalgic fragrance that takes me back to some of my best memories: a summer in Tokyo.

It’s like a magic potion. The top notes open with zesty citrus and the bright resinous touch of elemi, giving it a sparkling, spicy uplifting feel. Then, the heart brings in soft florals, orris, with an earthy edge grounded and elegant, like the gardens of Japan. Finally, the base notes of warm, powdery woods and musk wrap you up in a velvety embrace that lingers beautifully.

It’s an earthy, powdery masterpiece, a true Midsummer dream. Shakespeare said it best The course of true love never did run smooth but this fragrance might just be the exception. And if you’re after compliments, this one’s a « panty dropper ».
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SpecterCody

9 Reviews
SpecterCody
SpecterCody
2  
Ethereal Forest Moss Soap
This one is certainly unique and special, although not quite right for me. It opens with an extremely bright and clear resinous floral citrus that's not sour or juicy at all. Imagine Elysium Eau Intense, except its a Spring edition. It behaves more like a breath of fresh Spring air than your typical citrus juice fragrance. I enjoyed wearing this phase as it felt very uplifting, magical, and calming.

As the mid approaches quickly, it takes on a vintage mossy floral soap quality. Perhaps its the oakmoss note, which I would associate with vintage women's perfume mixed with the bitter white florals that remind me of soap. Unfortunately, this phase of the fragrance smells completely wrong on me. I simply have no desire to smell like great-grandma's soap. As it continues to dry down, it becomes more of a clean and earthy vetiver with bitter soapy undertones. While I can appreciate the quality and creativity of this fragrance, I don't enjoy wearing soapy fragrances or vintage feeling fragrances.
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Sumsar

3 Reviews
Sumsar
Sumsar
4  
Love at first sniff
A midsummer dream is a calm fresh citrus/vetiver fragrance with a spicy touch of cardamom. Absolutely stunning, i want to wear this everday, but please don’t tell the rest of my collection! Great performance without getting to much or cloying. And do we need to mention the bottle? I don’t think so. 10/10
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 3 years ago
9
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
9.5
Scent
A wonder for spring or fall. A fresh opening, citric and floral. The base is powdery, musky, resinous with patchouli and a soft vanilla.
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TOPTOP 4 years ago
A very beautiful scent - it's a concert for the nose. Unfortunately, it is very expensive. With this fragrance, you will get a compliment :)
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MauwMauw 3 years ago
10
Bottle
9
Sillage
9
Longevity
10
Scent
Ginger vanilla shortbread soap. But the best version of all of those things. Masterpiece.
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PetarMolnarPetarMolnar 3 months ago
7
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
I get comparison with AL by Memo Paris but toned down, less geranium and leather, more amber and cedar. Nothing summer-ish about it.
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NicheOnlyNicheOnly 2 years ago
9
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
Sophisticated, mature & masculine. Powdery-aromatic open with a mossy woody-citrusy flank. All-year/signature, mediocre performance.
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NachoargNachoarg 3 years ago
8
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
One of my fauvorites parfums, makes me feel special and confortable. I didnt aprecciate it at the begining...but now i love it.
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HolscentbarHolscentbar 3 years ago
10
Bottle
8
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
all these works always have a leading thread: balance. versatile, masculine. if you love vetiver go blind
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AldestAldest 5 years ago
9
Bottle
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
7.5
Scent
On my skin, this is Terre d'Hermès .... not more
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 2 years ago
10
Bottle
8
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
An enchanting elixir of unrivaled complexity. To me it seems like a niche version of Davidoff Relax, which I also love.
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ScottMcArronScottMcArron 18 days ago
10
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
HUGE elemi gives it a lemony wax feel throughout its life. Too much. No “mythological forest” vibes. It’s okay but not for me.
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