Elysium Noir Roja Parfums 2025
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Expectation vs. Reality
We usually expect that new releases will surpass what already exists. I find this expectation to be general and for everyone. A new fragrance must be louder, last longer, attract attention, and preferably be given as a gift. Only then is it considered good and accepted.
Contrary to the impressions of many previous speakers, I find this release to be very successful. My nose and I are in agreement. The Noir smells great. The experience of the first encounter can be well compared to "Castley | Parfums de Marly." A certain synthetic quality somehow belongs to it these days. Whether that is bad or good is for each nose to decide. Personally, I like it. Also because I really enjoy molecule fragrances, and they wouldn't exist without synthetics.
I would probably have chosen a different name. "Noir" doesn't really fit for me. To me, it is a fragrance that works very well during the day. In general, I would have dedicated a completely unique name to the scent.
Starting off sparkling fresh and slightly fruity, it quickly transforms into a fresh, soft, spicy, slightly "warm" clean man scent. Bright and clear, in no way "Noir." The cypress gives it a minimal green touch, the leather note is very light and reminiscent of soft suede. Patchouli stays in the background. I smell a very fine rose-ambroxan accord. Every nose perceives differently, and that's a good thing. I really like the Noir, especially because it is understated and feels rather quiet. Nevertheless, I find the sillage to be quite strong, at least in waves. For a fresh fragrance, I consider the longevity to be very acceptable.
Elysium is and remains a reference in the world of niche fragrances, quality for which one is happy to spend a few extra euros. It is exactly this quality that I also smell in the Noir, albeit differently, but certainly not worse.
Contrary to the impressions of many previous speakers, I find this release to be very successful. My nose and I are in agreement. The Noir smells great. The experience of the first encounter can be well compared to "Castley | Parfums de Marly." A certain synthetic quality somehow belongs to it these days. Whether that is bad or good is for each nose to decide. Personally, I like it. Also because I really enjoy molecule fragrances, and they wouldn't exist without synthetics.
I would probably have chosen a different name. "Noir" doesn't really fit for me. To me, it is a fragrance that works very well during the day. In general, I would have dedicated a completely unique name to the scent.
Starting off sparkling fresh and slightly fruity, it quickly transforms into a fresh, soft, spicy, slightly "warm" clean man scent. Bright and clear, in no way "Noir." The cypress gives it a minimal green touch, the leather note is very light and reminiscent of soft suede. Patchouli stays in the background. I smell a very fine rose-ambroxan accord. Every nose perceives differently, and that's a good thing. I really like the Noir, especially because it is understated and feels rather quiet. Nevertheless, I find the sillage to be quite strong, at least in waves. For a fresh fragrance, I consider the longevity to be very acceptable.
Elysium is and remains a reference in the world of niche fragrances, quality for which one is happy to spend a few extra euros. It is exactly this quality that I also smell in the Noir, albeit differently, but certainly not worse.
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3 Comments
Dixieland88 10 days ago
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Its a very well done blue fragrance. Smells higher quality and more interesting than the designers, but in that vein. I like it.
Chris27 4 months ago
2
Great comment! I personally think it smells good too and doesn't deserve so much hate. A bit more composure would also be nice in the Parfumo bubble.
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Gluckspilz 4 months ago
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Discourse trophy. If it were a Skoda, the Porsche would surely have scored more points-it's a fair argument. Of course, with a high-end brand, you have legitimate expectations for the scent. Elysium is like a new 911 that now comes off as an Octavia. As PDM, I would have actually given it two more points because it copies the PDM DNA quite well. But with Roja, you expect an original. A well-established brand gets damaged by such strong deviations. Creed Aventus, Aventus Cologne, For Her, Absolu. Not particularly original, but a fitting flankers world. The first Elysium flanker was too sour for some and too rhubarb-heavy for others, but it was still an Elysium. Something entirely new can work too, like Creed Delphinus or Centaurus. However, they should never have been released under the Aventus claim. All in all, a brand fail from Roja, and the criticisms are justified. Good reviews, of course, as well.
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