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Amalaya vs Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 173 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Amalaya

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Amalaya3/7
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary4/7
Ratings & consensus
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Community sentiment
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Longevity
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Sillage & projection
Amalaya
Value for money
Amalaya
Versatility
Amalaya
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
AmalayaParfums d'Elmar
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
4.30/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
19%Hate

27 votes

60%Love
23%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value30
Category winnerAmalayaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy91%
aromatic83%
cinnamon74%
musky65%
powdery56%
powdery100%
woody92%
amber84%
citrus77%
violet69%
balsamic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet
Base7-10+ hrs
MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli
Top
AldehydesBergamotOrangeGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPeachLabdanumHeliotropeChampacaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium
Base
IrisCashmirwoodVanillaMossCivetPatchouliBenzoinAmbrarome
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Violet and Moss. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter90
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmalayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men23
Unisex38
Women38
Men24
Unisex56
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,435

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slight…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalaya or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 4 of 7 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is rated 4.30/5 from 146 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary lasts longest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 83/100, Amalaya 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet and Moss.

Is Amalaya or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amalaya is the stronger pick. For winter, Amalaya is the stronger pick. Amalaya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Iris, Cashmirwood, Vanilla and Moss.

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