Niche Perfume from Roja Dove

Roja Dove (born Roger Bird on September 25, 1956, in Sussex, South East England) is a highly respected British perfumer known for his luxurious and exclusive fragrances. His fascination with scents began at a young age, captivated by the perfume of his mother as she kissed him goodnight. As a teenager, he spent his money on small bottles of perfume, amazed by their powerful impact.

Despite his growing interest in fragrances, Dove initially went to study medicine at Cambridge University. However, a visit to the Guerlain boutique in Paris on his 21st birthday changed the course of his life. Inspired by the world of perfumery, he eventually dropped out of university to join the iconic French fragrance house, Guerlain.

In 1981, Dove joined Guerlain's training and public relations department, where he gained professional industry knowledge. During nearly 20 years with the company, he became the first non-Guerlain family member and the first non-French "nose" to create fragrances for the brand, and was appointed as a global ambassador, earning the nickname "Professeur de Parfum." His time at Guerlain formed his unique approach to perfumery and laid the foundation for his future endeavors.

After leaving Guerlain, Dove founded RDPR Limited, his own public relations firm. In 2004, he opened the Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie on the sixth floor of Harrods in London. The luxurious boutique, designed like an exotic room, showcased a wide range of rare and exclusive scents from renowned brands.

In response to customer requests for his own creations, Dove founded Roja Parfums in 2011. He began with a trilogy of fragrances representing the three main feminine olfactory groups: Oriental, Chypre, and Floral. These scents—Enslaved, Unspoken, and Scandal—demonstrated Dove’s meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to using only the finest ingredients.

In addition to his work as a perfumer, Dove is a respected author and public speaker. He has written two books, "The Essence of Perfume" and "Roja Dove's Fragrance Guide," sharing his vast knowledge of the fragrance world. Dove has also lectured and participated in charity events at institutions such as the Science Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.