Oligarch 2016 Eau de Parfum

Oligarch (Eau de Parfum) by Roja Parfums
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8.7 / 10 443 Ratings
A popular perfume by Roja Parfums for men, released in 2016. The scent is citrusy-fresh. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Citrus
Fresh
Spicy
Woody
Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LimeLime BergamotBergamot LavenderLavender ThymeThyme LemonLemon
Heart Notes Heart Notes
BlackcurrantBlackcurrant Champaca flowerChampaca flower Orange blossomOrange blossom AppleApple Grasse jasmineGrasse jasmine CoconutCoconut LilyLily
Base Notes Base Notes
Juniper berryJuniper berry CedarwoodCedarwood GrassGrass OakmossOakmoss PatchouliPatchouli AmberAmber AmbergrisAmbergris AniseedAniseed BirchBirch GalbanumGalbanum IrisIris LeatherLeather MatéMaté MuskMusk Pink pepperPink pepper VanillaVanilla Tonka beanTonka bean

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.7443 Ratings
Longevity
8.0409 Ratings
Sillage
7.6414 Ratings
Bottle
8.9401 Ratings
Value for money
5.9275 Ratings
Submitted by AuroraPolare, last update on 02/07/2025.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Razvanyke

214 Reviews
Razvanyke
Razvanyke
Helpful Review 3  
Unique and luxurious
A lot of things habe been said about this perfume and I do not want to repeat them all over again.

This perfume has a ton of notes and you can tell the complexity it has after all the changes happening from dry-down to the later stages.

The sillage is absolutely great, it is noticeable for many hours and as a skin scent will stay up to 24 hours on my skin. The comparison with TdH is a bit forced, they share a blast of citruses in top notes and then few minutes later, they become different scents :

- TdH is woody earthy with a bubbly type of notes, a bit loud and stays with an earthy character, classy for the rest of the longevity.
- Oligarch is subtle, starts with lots of citruses and then stays subtle, but very easy to smell and will become a classy perfume bubble around you.

It is considered a chypre but I see it more as a fougere, very similar to Fougere Royale from Houbigant and the 2010 version was also co-created by ROJA Dove, that is why (in my opinion) they have similarities and both smell very classy and luxurious.

Oligarch is hyped for a good reason and it is one of ROJAs best releases.
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Adimus009

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Adimus009
Adimus009
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To be an Oligarch...
Many a reviews (video and written) rave about the depth and scent character of Oligarch. Rich, opulent, luxurious, multi-faceted, alpha. I would agree with all these adjectives except for perhaps the alpha one.

Here is my rather simple take on Oligarch.

Top: Our billionaire wakes, as they do, in the early afternoon on vacation on a tropical island surrounded by fruits a plenty. Lounging in a private villa, he indulges in an invigorating citrusy drink enriched with the lingering smell of tropical fruits and flowers that is carried by the non-salty breeze. He observes his surroundings and thanks his good fortunes. What a great way to start the day.

Mid: Mid-afternoon, his palate tingling with citruses, our protagonist leaves the villa to wander along the boundaries of this island. Venturing away with his significant other towards the beach surrounded by broad leaf trees. An air of sweet coconut mixed with champaca greet his nostril and as he turns to his significant other, he is greeted further more by the delicate scent of the white florals she has tucked around her ear. Ahh this is bliss. It wouldn't smell this good if it was any other time but summer, thats for sure.

Base: Early evening, the sun is due to set soon. Perhaps tired of terra firma and in need of a little relief from the sun, our Oligarch and the significant other plunge into the water for a short swim towards their exuberant yacht, decked out with the finest of cedar and juniper floors. Once there, the lingering heat gently evaporates their watery footsteps and along with it, the soft woody aroma of the mixed woods pervades the air. Gone is the citrus cocktail of the morning, the breeze still carries the tropical air from the afternoon but with a faint coolness to it. Day will be ending soon. A cool matè drink awaits on the top floor. The sun is setting, the silent waves ripple against the hull. Cedar, juniper and matè mingle in the cooling air. If only these moments lasted longer. Who needs a fragrance when life smells this good?

To be an Oligarch...EDP.
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Dasboi7

4 Reviews
Dasboi7
Dasboi7
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Signature fragrance
For me this is easily a signature scent that can be worn anywhere. The mixture between the citruses and smokiness reminds of the same feel I had when I smelled the "real" Aventus back in the day - which was that this is how a man should smell.

Needless to say this can't be compared to Aventus smell wise. This is classy as it can be. I do not understand why this version has been discontinued because I've had both this and the new Parfum, and this is superior in every category, especially smell profile and performance. Do not buy Parfum version. If you can get it, EdP is the king.
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TradeShark

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TradeShark
TradeShark
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Aventus lost. Oligarch is the new king of male parfumery
Oligarch reminds me Terre Hermès, but much more better, richer, deeper, more projection and longevity.
If you chose between Terre Hermès and Oligarch, then only Oligarch. Really, this is best version of Terre.
This parfum created for successful Russian billionaires, kinda Abramovich
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Fogge

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Fogge
Fogge
Top Review 34  
That's him!
For a long time I thought about which perfume I should dedicate my first comment on this great website. And to get back to the headline:

That's him!

Where do I start..
Oligarch was not on my screen at all for a long time, although I had already seen Roja's fragrance creations
for a long time and tested me across its product range -> Oligarch fell through my raster again and again.

Was it because of the "oligarch" name, which takes some getting used to?
Was it because, unlike most of Roja's other creations, it is not available in the perfumery I trust ?
Or was it because this wonderful fragrance has not received a single comment here on Parfumo?

-> probably due to a combination of all the factors mentioned above.
About the fragrance itself:
Lemon, lemon and lemons provide from the first second for an incredibly fresh, fruity and tangy, slightly green start! Lavender is also very present in the first minutes. In the further process a light sweetness is added, also great light woods and a perfectly balanced spice distinguish it.
To break down the fragrance into its further components would not do justice to the overall composition mMn.! The fragrance is dreamlike, complex (no linear progression), round, and by no means overstraining.
In short, one could also say:
It is fruity, fresh, tangy and of the same high quality as Creed's Aventus & Rojas Elysium PC, but without having the appeal of any mainstream.
He is not obtrusive, noble and unique like Creed's Silver Mountain Water (but the oligarch laughs heartily about his H+S!)
If the fragrance has also gone through the roof, I can give you a clear test recommendation, or do it like me and land an absolute top blind buy :)
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StaticStatic 4 years ago
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Terre de Hermès in a hotelroom at 10000€/night.
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EstbienlaEstbienla 1 year ago
An inspiration from the famous Terre d'Hermès. It's practically the same but less powerful ..roja a luxury dupe house
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 4 years ago
10
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7
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8.5
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A burst of citruses in the opening. A pungent sour scent that becomes a bit floral and woody. Fresh, peppery, slightly fruity and green.
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CnixCnix 4 years ago
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an even better terre d'hermes .. excellent spring-summer scent ! excellent !
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FcknzsFcknzs 5 years ago
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Oligarch is better by far than Terre d'hermes. It's like a better terre, without the mineral and with a mix of citrus similar to Elysium.
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Syzygy73Syzygy73 4 years ago
TDH is close to this in the way Pluto is close to the sun. This is beautifully blended with a tangy citrus top and mellow woody drydown.
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SamanElyassSamanElyass 10 months ago
Definitively signature fragrance, but the price/content ratio is too big, because it's a citrus fragrance, hence super overpriced
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