Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense, from Roja Dove was released in 2023. The perfumer behind this creation is Roja Dove. It has the top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lime, Musk, Rhubarb, and Thyme, middle notes of Apple, Black Currant, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Tuberose, and base notes of Ambergris, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Dry Wood, Galbanum, Juniper Berries, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Pepper, Vanilla, Vetiver, and Violet Leaf.
Elysium eau Intense smells noticeably different from the original but only for the first 5-10 mins. A tart, fruity opening of sharp rhubarb, juniper and grapefruit lead the way ahead of lavender and tangy citrus. In the heart, florals of jasmine, lily of the valley and rose are backed up by a fruity apple and blackcurrant, just like the original Elysium. The rhubarb starts to fade in the dry down, while the grapefruit and juniper remain constant. They mingle with vetiver, vanilla, thyme and woods alongside a touch of violet leaf and ambergris. The base notes create a masculine aura which supports the light citrus and fruits to give it some lasting power. I would say this is a very pleasant scent from Roja, but it hasn’t wowed me. Once it hits the dry down I don’t think it’s different enough to warrant owning this version of Elysium as well as the original. Personally I prefer the original Elysium much more and will be sticking with it, however this is still a very pleasant and well made scent.