1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml

100ml

ROJA London

Taif Aoud

Name: Taif Aoud
Brand: ROJA London
Price: 410.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$410

Description

Taif Aoud by Roja Dove is a sophisticated floral woody musk fragrance, launched in 2023, that beautifully interprets the classic rose and oud pairing. It opens with a sparkling burst of aldehydes and bergamot, leading into a heart where the exquisite Taif Rose takes center stage, complemented by juicy cassis, jasmine, geranium, clove, and ylang-ylang. The scent then settles into a rich, warm base of smooth oud, benzoin, musk, patchouli, incense, labdanum, and vanilla, creating an elegant and refined experience. This fragrance offers a lighter, more approachable take on oud, making it incredibly versatile. Perfumer: Roja Dove

Scent Profile

Floral

Woody

Musk

Aldehydic

Rose

Spicy

Warm

Resinous

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Taif Rose

Cassis

Jasmine

Geranium

Clove

Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Agarwood (Oud)

Benzoin

Musk

Patchouli

Incense

Labdanum

Vanilla

About ROJA London

ROJA London is an independent luxury fragrance house established in Mayfair, London in 2011 by master perfumer Roja Dove, renowned for pioneering haute perfumery with fragrances crafted like precious jewellery using the finest raw materials such as Rose de Mai and Ambergris. The brand's philosophy emphasizes masterful artistry, uncompromising quality, and rich longevity to evoke emotions, unlock memories, and enable authentic self-expression for all styles and desires. Its signature style features creative Parfum and Eau de Parfum concentrations, positioning it as the authority in British fine fragrance.

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Perfumer

Roja Dove

Roja Dove, born Roger John Dove in 1956 in Sussex, England, developed an early obsession with scent from childhood memories, leading him to pursue training at Guerlain in Paris under Robert Guerlain, where he rose to become the first non-family Global Ambassador. After nearly two decades with the company until 2001, he launched the world's first Haute Parfumerie at Harrods in 2004 and founded his luxury fragrance house Roja Parfums (now Roja London) in 2011, pioneering haute perfumery with high-end perfumes crafted from the finest materials. His contributions include educating new talent, innovative layering techniques, and scents like A Goodnight Kiss, inspired by personal stories, earning him recognition as an Ambassador for the GREAT Britain Campaign.

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Reviews

4.8

Excellent6 reviews

ROJA London

4.8/5 • 6 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers generally praise Taif Aoud as an elegant and refined take on the rose-oud genre, often noting its subtle and polite character. Many appreciate its wearability and how it reinterprets traditional Arabian influences for a broader audience.

Pros

Performance excellence: This fragrance offers above-average longevity, wearing like an Extrait de Parfum on the skin.

Versatile appeal: It's considered office-friendly and highly versatile, suitable for various occasions, and works beautifully for both men and women, especially those new to rose-oud combinations.

Quality composition: The blend is described as well-done and complex, with high-quality ingredients that evolve on the skin, offering a nuanced experience.

Cons

Situational drawback: Some reviewers find its projection and sillage to be light, becoming a skin scent after a couple of hours, which might not satisfy those seeking a more potent oud presence.

Specific limitation: While beautiful, a few reviewers feel it doesn't bring a groundbreaking new perspective to the established rose-oud pairing, finding it pleasant but somewhat conventional.

Comparisons

Reminds reviewers of other rose-oud fragrances: It's often discussed in the context of other rose-ouds, but its distinct "Roja-nade" base of labdanum, vanilla, and benzoin sets it apart.