Nüwa

Nüwa by Roja Dove presents a refined, transparent floral chypre with a pronounced rose de Mai heart, elegantly balanced by sweet amber, vanilla, and subtle woody notes. The reformulated version shifts significantly from the original’s bold cumin-heavy profile, offering a lighter, fresher, and more wearable composition, ideal for daytime wear in spring and summer. It unfolds with bright bergamot and lemon, swiftly transitioning into a soft, gauzy floral bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, and osmanthus, all settled on a warm, musky base of sandalwood, benzoin, and vanilla. While the sillage is moderate to strong, the scent maintains an airy, serene character rather than a powerfully projecting one. Despite its luxurious blend of quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship, many find the perfume's price tag unjustified, especially compared to more accessible alternatives with similar profiles. Some users report a synthetic note in the rose, while others praise its quiet elegance akin to an artful Japanese garden. The reformulated version, though more widely wearable, is seen by some as a diminished version of the original, losing depth and intensity in favor of accessibility. It is best appreciated by those drawn to sophisticated, modern floral chypres with a nuanced, meditative quality rather than bold, spiced orientals.