Roja Diaghilev

Top Notes: Cumin, Bergamot, Tarragon, Lemon, Orange, and Lime.

Heart Notes: Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Heliotrope, Violet, Tuberose, and Black Currant

Base Notes: oak moss, Civet, Leather, Musk, Cloves, Labdanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Patchouli, Vanille, Vetyver, Guaiac Wood, Styrax, Nutmeg, Cedar, and Sandalwood.

Description: Roja Diaghilev is one of the most iconic classical-style chypres of all time. It opens with a fleeting array of citrus and an intensely sharp and spicy cumin.  

As the scent unfolds, a slightly pissy animalic civet mingles and interplays with warm spices: cumin, clove, and nutmeg, which weave together with earthy patchouli and a sturdy leather accord, adding depth and grit.

Over time, the intensity softens. A whisper of powdery florals and a hint of peach offer gentle contrast, smoothing the rough edges. Then comes the oakmoss—creamy, earthy, and slightly buttery. It's the heart of the drydown, grounding the composition in a rich, classic chypre base that feels both timeless and compelling.