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Roja Parfums Diaghilev
Chypré theatre: tarragon, tuberose, leather and moss
Diaghilev is a theatrical chypré, a tribute to Sergei Diaghilev, founder of the Ballet Russes. The house says it was first made for a Ballet Russes exhibition at London's V&A, and describes a 33-ingredient chypré accord. Citrus and tarragon open it, flowers fill the middle, and oakmoss, patchouli, leather and labdanum close it. It is presented as a Parfum in 100 ml.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Lime
- Orange
- Tarragon
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Heart notes
- Rose de Mai
- Jasmin de Grasse
- Tuberose
- Ylang Ylang
- Heliotrope
- Violet
- Blackcurrant Buds
- Peach
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Base notes
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
- Explore by note
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Citrus and tarragon
Lemon, bergamot, lime and orange form a bright curtain of citrus, and tarragon adds a green, faintly anise-like herb note that makes the opening feel more arch than sunny. The citrus is a quick flourish rather than the main act, setting the stage for the heavier layers that follow.
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White flowers and fruit
The heart is crowded in the best sense: Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, tuberose and ylang ylang give a rich, heady bouquet, heliotrope and violet add powder, and blackcurrant buds and peach bring a green, juicy fruit that keeps the flowers from feeling heavy or purely sweet.
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Moss, leather and resin
The base is long and dense: oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and labdanum lay the classic mossy chypré floor, leather and styrax add a dark, slightly smoky edge, and clove, cumin and nutmeg bring spice. Sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and Peru balsam warm it with wood and balsam, and ambergris, musk and civet leave a deep, skin-like finish.
Wearing it
When, who and why
For the evening
Diaghilev is made for dressed-up occasions: the theatre, an opening night, a formal dinner, cool evenings. As a Parfum it is concentrated and dense, so one or two sprays are enough, and the leathery base keeps its character on skin without a heavy hand. It is a lesser fit for a hot, busy afternoon.
Who it is for
Diaghilev suits people who like classic structure: a chypré with moss, leather and floral richness, rather than a simple fresh or sweet fragrance. It is listed as unisex and fits anyone comfortable with a perfume that makes a statement. If you value drama and a scent that unfolds slowly, it will repay your patience.
Why choose Roja Parfums Diaghilev
Diaghilev has a clear story: a tribute to the founder of the Ballet Russes, first made for an exhibition at the V&A in London. The house tags it leathery, bold, unapologetic and theatrical, and the notes match that, with leather, oakmoss and labdanum under a large floral heart.
At a glance
- House
- Roja Parfums
- Perfumer
- Roja Dove
- Year
- 2010
- Size
- 100 ml
- Family
- Chypré
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
What concentration is Diaghilev?
Parfum, in a 100 ml bottle. This is a concentrated format: dense, rich and close to the skin, so even a small amount shows the full chypré structure.
What is a chypré?
A classic perfume structure: citrus on top, a floral heart and a base of oakmoss, labdanum and other mossy, resinous notes. Diaghilev follows it, with tarragon and leather added.
Is Diaghilev heavy or light?
It leans heavy. The floral heart is full and the base of leather, oakmoss, labdanum and balsams is dense, though lemon, bergamot and tarragon keep the start lively.
Is Diaghilev for men or women?
It is listed as unisex. The notes mix tuberose, violet and peach with leather, moss and spice, so it reads as neither strictly feminine nor strictly masculine.
The house
About Roja Parfums
Roja Parfums is a London house founded in Mayfair in 2011 by Roja Dove. Its perfumes are made in England and presented in crystal-adorned bottles, most as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum and a 50 ml Parfum, in long, layered compositions from citrus and lavender to oud, tobacco and ambergris.
- Founded in Mayfair, London, in 2011 by Roja Dove
- The house says its fragrances are made in England
- Signature crystal-adorned bottles
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