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Gresh – :
Gorgeous fragrance but Chanel Cuir De Russie does this style so well already, even in EDP form.
wiktorgai – :
Roja’s Cuir De Russie interpretation….and isn’t it brilliant!!! Tremendously expensive, but exquisite blend and smell.
Dear moderators please update the notes, as some of the big players of this composition, like violet-orris-and labdanum are totally missing
Thanks
sstaslkers – :
starts off like a super powdered Queen Eliz. and sinks into a leather reupholstery sweatshop in the best possible way. Indeed a unique leather scent
Алексаднр – :
This is without a doubt one of the best, or perhaps even the best leather fragrance ever made.
Its opulence is monumental, right from the first whiff. Think Buckingham Palace, think gigantic library filled with millions of old books wrapped in precious leather covers, think humongous palatial chambers with sky-high ceilings, decorated with priceless paintings.
It does feel very expensive, exclusive, rare, but at the same time very familiar, like you’ve known it forever. Certainly a masterful composition!
One thing to be aware of: It does contain a fair amount of material that resembles castoreum, which becomes more pronounced after an hour or so into its development. So, it might not be ideal for those of you who don’t like this particular note. That’s why you should test it for at least 3-4 hours on skin to get the whole picture.
The price of this beauty is extremely high, unfortunately, which is why I will most likely stick to the next affordable alternative, namely Cuir De Russie by Chanel. It still remains, despite recent reformulation, a good leather fix for me.
supercopyvn – :
A vintage-styled leather fragrance, riding on civet, violets, and powder. I’m reminded at times of L’Apres L’Ondee and L’Heure Bleue in parfum, Chanel’s Cuir de Russie, FM’s Une Fleur de Cassie, and the better formulations of Bal à Versailles. There is a lot of depth here, at times coming across like Turkish delight, at times wet hay, sometimes a cosmetic iris like Misia, and throughout a very rounded leather note.
I have a special fondness for this style of perfume, and Great Britain is quite possibly my favorite scent currently in production. Just goes to show the magic of vintage perfume isn’t really lost to us, you just have to know where to look (and the Roja Dove line is one of those places).
neoendru – :
Great Britain seems to have been built taking into account the glory days of past perfumes. Composed in 2015 for the celebration of Roja Dove as ambassador of Great Britain and to commemorate the first festival of Great Britain, Great Britain is an old-fashioned leather like no other. Its aroma refers to the polished leather scent of the creations that had a Russian Leather chord, among them Chanel Cuir de Russie. The difference to this is that Great Britain puts more emphasis on the scent of leather, giving it secondary animalal touches. It is possible to still see in the output the more earthy aroma of the iris and a powdery streaky aspect of violet. As it evolves the more floral aroma of rose and jasmine give Great Britain a more sensual and warm aroma, leading the composition to a very elegant and distinct amber and woody aroma. Great Britain has an excellent fixation and projection and an impeccable evolution, worthy of what one expects of a perfume in its price range.
Сапёр – :
After wearing this for a few days,and checking the official site very time i try a Roja perfume,i go ask myself who keeps voting animalic notes,as castoreum and civet in a lot of scents.GB ,as almost all of Roja’s creations has ambergris,not civet as a main ingredient…
boomerang76 – :
Encapsulating one’s country (at least most of it…Northern Ireland?) in a scent is no small task, but Roja Dove’s Great Britain shows that he was up to the task
Its sophistication is unmatched, on par with the Roja name, as no powdery leather fragrance could smell great to my nose unless being superbly blended with the finest ingredients. Cedar is the primary woody element, and beyond that, I get a bit of rose, sage, and citrus (faint enough to be the lemon, bergamot, or both). What a lovely mix, though, as no one element seems to overpower the others, though if I were to identify a top dog, it would be the leather, partly because, as generally not a fan of leather fragrances (or just not that many, relatively), I’m attuned to detecting leather, perhaps defensively.
I like another powdery leather fragrance, Dior Homme Parfum, quite a lot, but seldom wear it. Roja Great Britain is, by contrast, something I could wear perhaps every day, and to give some perspective, I rather lean toward sweet gourmand and/or fresh fragrances the majority of the time.
Performance is strong, and I imagine this mainly to be a cold weather choice, fitting for its setting, but it’s not so encumbering that it need be avoided in the warmer months, but its seriousness lends itself to wearing mainly in specific situations, even though I find it quite easy to wear; an odd contradiction, perhaps.
At its price of £1,250 / $1,631 per 100ml, it’s difficult to even contemplate ever purchasing, except perhaps after winning a lottery of some kind, but certainly the creation is up to par with the best I’ve smelled from the line. I only own two Rojas (the discontinued Extraits – Amber and Vetiver) because I could only obtain a couple of them affordably, and as one would expect, the most prohibitive aspect of the brand is the price, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and with Roja, I’m consistently given reason to believe, even in other cases when I dislike his scents, that the quality and care are both exceptional.
Great Britain is such a creation, and one I might like to wear, as, for me, it takes the best parts of Dior Homme Parfum and Creed Royal Mayfair and gives the wearer a sophisticated portrait of Britain. Very neat stuff, even if simply academic for the majority of us that couldn’t ride with the price tag.
8 out of 10
Dredurcelsole – :
Yes, after several wearings nbond007 is spot on, this is the best leather scent ever created. The floral that exists just underneath the leather makes this a masterpiece.
oldboy – :
absolutely the best leather fragrance created. Top quality
10/10 in all aspects but price point is steep. Bravo Roja for another great creation
tusShoste – :
I was told that Roja created this scent to capture the true essence of what English Royalty would smell like. He wanted the wearer to envision being inside the palace, in the presence of the royal family and natural scent of luxury that surround them. Opulence and prestige is what this fragrance is suppose to illustrate, from the woody floors, to the leather, velvet and satin furbishing etc. This concoction ultimately represents and encompasses the persona of “Great Britain” through the scent of the wearer, for the noses of his/her audience.
This is a sweet, leathery, powder scent. I don’t get much citrus in this but it is there, very subtle, gives it a clean and fresh vibe. The labdanum and leather accords combine with wood are the backbones to “Great Britain’s” greatness. It’s suitable for a man or woman 40-60 years of age. Like wine, you want to drink it at its peak. You need to wear this at the proper age. If your too young, you’ll smell old. If you’re too old, you’ll smell like you’re trying to be young. This scent is delicate it needs to be understood to be worn properly.
Special occasions would be most appropriate for this scent but it could be an all day everyday for the right person.
**Projection 10/10 this scent it gracefully bold
**Longevity 10/10 once you get it on its staying
leo0277 – :
Notes:
Bergamot, lemon, clary sage, violet, jasmin d’grasse, rose de mai, carrot seed, cedarwood, cade, patchouli, oakmoss, guaiacwood, tolu, stirax, Ambergris, labdanum