by Roja Dove
Roja Dove's Qatar is a bold, opulent Middle Eastern fragrance that blends sweet, floral, and animalic accords into a rich, deeply layered composition. It opens with a bright citrus burst before settling into a luscious, peach-pear-rose heart dominated by a gourmand cotton candy accord, which many find intoxicatingly sweet and playful. The fragrance evolves into a deeply complex blend of oud, saffron, labdanum, and woody notes, creating a smoky, leathery, and slightly animalic depth that gives it a mysterious, dark allure. Despite its sugary beginning, the scent maintains sophistication and gravitas, with a performance described as extraordinarily long-lasting and projecting strongly even at moderate temperatures. It leans unisex with a masculine edge due to its bold animalic and woody foundations, and is best suited for cooler seasons and evening wear, where its intensity can truly shine without overwhelming. The deep sensory experience — from its warm ambergris and benzoin-laden base to its creamy vanilla and powdery musk — draws comparisons to luxury cars, desert sunsets, and exotic palaces, making it a true sensory journey.