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United Arab Emirates
by Roja Dove
United Arab Emirates by Roja Dove is a complex, opulent rose-oud fragrance with a vivid green herbal opening dominated by artemisia, bergamot, and blackcurrant. It evolves into a rich, luscious heart of Taif rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, layered over a deep, resinous base featuring oud, frankincense, cumin, patchouli, and labdanum. The scent has a distinctive metallic-herbal character, with a surprising, herbaceous complexity that gives it an otherworldly, incense-laden quality. The dry down is smooth and warm, with a subtle animalic-woody depth that lingers for hours, especially on fabric. Performance is exceptional—longevity is very strong both on skin and clothing, and it projects moderately to strongly, especially in the evening, making it ideal for night wear. While it leans unisex with most wearers reporting a masculine-leaning impression, the fragrance’s depth and intensity appeal to those seeking a sophisticated, bold scent with a fusion of Western and Arabian olfactive traditions.
Pros
- +Exceptional longevity and strong sillage
- +Complex, evolving composition with a rich, resinous dry down
- +Uniquely herbal, incense-laden character that stands out in the rose-oud genre
Cons
- −Can develop a pronounced animalic or barnyard character on some skin types
- −The green herbal opening may feel challenging or harsh to some
- −Heavy, dense profile may not suit warm or summer wear