Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense EDP

Description

Elysium Eau Intense reimagines Roja's Elysium accord with a brighter, more citrus-forward edge, dialing up grapefruit and lime and adding rhubarb and violet leaf. Reviewers call it livelier and edgier than the original Elysium, "truly fresh until the end", though a few note the projection window is shorter than the name "Intense" implies.

Scent Character

• Fresh: 28%
• Woody: 24%
• White Floral: 21%
• Sweet: 17%
• Earthy Woods: 7%
• Spicy: 5%

Translation: fresh-woody-floral, citrus-forward. The 7% earthy-woods share comes from the cypriol ("nagarmotha") note in the base, which can read close to oud but isn't agarwood.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Musk, Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender, Lime, Thyme

Heart: Apple, Blackcurrant, Grasse Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, May Rose, Orange Blossom, Tuberose

Base: Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Musk, Violet Leaf, Ambergris, Benzoin, Cypriol, Dry Woods, Galbanum, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Vetiver, Leather, Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: reviews vary. Expect a moderate 4–7 hours, with some wearers reporting shorter performance for everyday wear.
• Sillage: strong in the first two hours, settling close to skin after.
• Projection: 2–3 ft initially, tapering faster than the "Intense" name suggests. Sample before committing if projection is a priority.

Best Occasions & Season

• Spring and summer: a fresh, citrus-forward daytime scent.
• Business, leisure and everyday wear.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Gender: Marketed for men, wears well unisex
Perfumer: Roja Dove
House: Roja Parfums (London)

Try Before You Commit

Sample Elysium Eau Intense before committing to a full bottle: 1mL from $7.99, 5mL from $35.99, 10mL from $56.99. A 3.4oz retail bottle is also available.

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FAQ

How does it differ from the original Elysium?
Eau Intense dials up grapefruit and lime and adds rhubarb and violet leaf for a brighter, edgier profile.

What's the longevity?
Moderate and reviewer-reported as inconsistent: strong in the opening hours, then closer to skin. Sample first if all-day performance matters to you.

Does it contain real oud?
No. Its faint oud-like facet comes from cypriol, an earthy root oil sometimes compared to oud but botanically distinct.

Is it men's or women's?
Marketed for men but wears well unisex.