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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2 Comments
Chris27 3 months ago
2
Guter Kommentar! Ich persönlich finde auch das er gut riecht und nicht so viel Hate verdient hat. Ein bisschen mehr Contenance wäre auch in der Parfumo Bubble wünschenswert.
Gluckspilz 3 months ago
3
Diskurs Pokal. Wäre er ein Skoda, hätte der Porsche sicher mehr Punkte bekommen ist ein faires Argument. Natürlich hat man zu einer hochpreisigen Marke aber auch berechtigte Erwartungen an den Duft. Und Elysium ist so was wie ein neuer 911er, der jetzt aber als Octavia daher kommt. Als PDM hätte ich ihm tatsächlich zwei Punkte mehr gegeben, weil er die PDM DNA ganz gut kopiert. Aber von Roja erwartet man halt ein Original. Eine etablierte Marke zerstört man mit so starken Abweichungen. Creed Aventus, Aventus Cologne, For her, Absolu. Das ist nicht sonderlich originell, aber eine passende Flanker Welt. Und so war der erste Elysium Flanker zwar einigen zu säuerlich, anderen zu rhabarberlastig, aber ein Elysium. Ganz was neues funktioniert auch, siehe Creed Delphinus oder Centaurus. Die hätte man aber auch niemals unter dem Aventus Claim veröffentlichen dürfen. Alles in allem ein Marken Fail von Roja und die Verrisse sind berechtigt. Gute Bewertungen natürlich auch.