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A Summer Rendezvous with Roja Elixir Pour Femme: A Luxury Rose Perfume Review

A bottle of Roja Elixir perfume sits in a gold frame, surrounded by pink roses and eucalyptus leaves on a marble surface.

Under a hazy golden sky, I sit holding my bottle of Elixir Pour Femme from Roja Parfums. As the liquid swishes from side to side, I realize my time with this precious eau de parfum is dwindling rapidly. The remaining drops shimmer in anticipation of their final release, promising one last dance under the sun’s warm embrace. This will be our third and final summer together. Regrettably, the fill line whispers a truth I cannot avoid: our time together is fleeting. A tinge of sadness accompanies this realization, yet I’m thankful for the moments and memories we’ve shared. My summer love affair with Elixir, a luxury rose perfume that has never failed me, has been a cherished experience.

Noème vs Hermès: Comparing Abysse & Un Jardin Sur La Lagune

Comparison of Abysse by Noème and Un Jardin Sur La Lagune from Hermès – two fragrances represented by a beautiful garden of lilies and cyclamen in a watery setting.

As an avid fragrance enthusiast, I’ve amassed countless perfume samples over time. This year I vowed to finally start tackling my backlog in earnest – thus #samplingthrough2024 was born. Each day I select a new scent sample to test, aiming to push beyond my usual comfort zone and expand my olfactory repertoire through first impression […]