by Roja Dove
Elixir Pour Femme Essence De Parfum by Roja Dove delivers a soft, powdery, and fruity floral fragrance that feels delicate and feminine, with prominent notes of peach, raspberry, rose, violet, and musk. The opening is bright and fresh, centered on bergamot, peach, and raspberry, and evolves into a smooth, powder-like base of vanilla, ambrette, sandalwood, and musk. The scent is refined and elegant, evoking a polished, light, skin-friendly quality reminiscent of vintage perfume or high-end feminine accessories. However, it is widely reported to have very limited longevity—most users find it vanishes within two hours, with some noting it barely lasts beyond fifteen minutes. The sillage is moderate to intimate, rarely projecting beyond arm's length, and the aroma fades quickly even on clothing. Despite its promising top notes and well-constructed harmony, the lack of lasting power and weak projection leads many to feel the price is unjustifiably high for the performance. Some users report a chemical or soapy streak, especially in warmer climates, and note that the scent can be hard to detect even close to the skin. Beautiful to some, the fragrance feels underwhelming, generic, or faint to more users, particularly when compared to similarly priced perfumes with better performance.