Refocus vs Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Refocus takes 3 of 5 categories.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Refocus3/5
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #12/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1
- Sillage & projection
- Refocus
- Value for money
- Refocus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Refocus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RefocusM.INTRoja Dove Parfum Royale #1Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #1Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
80%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoja Dove Parfum Royale #1
SillageRefocus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRefocusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
musky100%
woody92%
leather84%
powdery77%
animalic69%
oud61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
Top
BergamotSageLemon
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangViolet
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CastoreumCivetSuedeMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesMusk, Suede and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Spring25
Summer25
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#40,794
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRefocusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRefocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
Reviews →Parfum Royale #1 is a dense, musky leather oud with a polished citrus opening and a floral heart that quickly sinks into suede, woods, spice, and animalic warmth. It wears rich, textured, and decidedly old-school in style, with the kind of depth that usually suits cool weather, evening use, and experienced lovers of b…
Reviews →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, Refocus or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?
Refocus takes 3 of 5 categories. Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Refocus or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 lasts longest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 80/100, Refocus 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Refocus or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?
Projection is very close: Refocus 62/100, Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 61/100 for sillage.
Do Refocus and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Suede and Sandalwood.
Is Refocus or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 better for summer or winter?
Refocus suits evening wear; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Refocus and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1?
Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood. Roja Dove Parfum Royale #1 has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Civet and Suede.
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