Absolutely incredible! I have never been more involved and focused on a video in my entire life. I could watch him work all day. And I’m dying to know what this smelt like.
This is the most helpful lesson I've viewed. He's actually starting from a large amount of alcohol and adding just a few drops. So far in my attempts at hobby perfumery I've been told you mix the formula first. This is a much better approach (albeit more costly on the alcohol front) as I've noticed that smaller amounts of material can smell more like themselves than dense concentrates - a bit like standing too close to the canvas while painting if that makes sense. I shall try this
yes, mixing them on an alcohol base is absolutely necessary. as you mentioned concentrates smell nothing like he stuff they are made from so junding your formula without it being in alcohol can be next to impossible. especially when you are looking for that last finishing touch.
You are plain and simple wrong. This is NOT how a professional perfumer does his work. And i am sorry to be the bringer of this news, but Roja Dove is not a perfumer. No perfumer on this world would create a perfume by "adding drops" to alcohol. You write down a formula, that you made up by yourself and then you measure everything by weight and not by drops. It boggles my mind that people really think that this is how you create a perfume.
@@Grautonparfums from what information I've gathered prior to watching this video just right now... yes, you are very much correct sir/madam. But may I ask why he may be doing it this way? And if he creates the perfumes for his line this way as well? Because I also found it kind of strange to see him doing it this way too. thanks in advance 🤙🤙
Der Oudist lmao so I guess a better way to rephrase my question would be: if this is the method in which he uses to make his perfumes, and (according to yourself) this method is completely incorrect, then why is his brand so highly esteemed and why do his creations so great? I would assume that if this was an incorrect way to mix perfumes the composition would smell terrible.
I believe, that the raw materials, which Roja Dove uses own exceptional quality and many of them are one of the most expensive in the world. I think, that this, what he did here is just a prototype based on very expensive naturals which help to create Roja's vision of a perfume, the whole construction process is only about to start. I mean, that the aroma-chemicals' support of these thick and luxurious naturals will be indispensable to create something very complex and well rounded. I think, that whole the process will be provided in Roja's labs and very accurate calculations will be done as well. I am pretty sure, that the whole construction process of these marvels is way more complex. An absolute master, a very experienced chemist. I love this vid. If you think, that a perfume construction is that simple, you are very wrong. This was just a relaxed interview.
A teacher also shows the apprentice how, to be competitive and savvy in the business of the craft; which is done subtly; Representing this Foundation, he chooses the most concise words and teaches easily doing so. I appreciate his use of vocabulary and the fun of his fragrance pinwheel. (Mine looks like an octopus, though it works.). I would like to see this man influence the design his bottle and packaging. Cheers!
Amateur flavor chemist here - I appreciate the insight you offered with every ingredient. Learning those fragrance connections is as much a social skill as it is a technical one. The idea that the depth of flavor in raw patchouli would express the concept of "history" really goes to show how synesthetic our olfactory sense is... and how close it lives to memory, both physically in the brain and psychologically in how we process it.
🤣🤣 Roger Bird aka Roja Dove is not a trained master perfumer. He worked as marketing professional for Guerlain. He uses ghost perfumers to create his perfumes.
I wonder which base that is and if it is de Laire's Amber 83. I would love to try that and de Laire's other bases like Iriseine, Prunol, and Mousse de Saxe.
I just said this! I'm entirely self taught and work entirely on instinct so to see a professional working in much the same way I do is very validating!
@@haylspa ok, you feel encouraged. What's your point on telling us?! The dude wasn't being rude or anything, he did exactly what you did, he let us know how he feels so you don't need to be an asshole.
Ha ha wat he did in front of camera is not how he blend his formulas 😀 the depth comes from complex synthetic chemical and that takes months to years to perfect a formula
With that much labdanum, cedar, and an (I think I read) amber base? It's probably not as light as you'd imagine, if you haven't yet gotten your nose on some of these ACs. Labdanum is almost sickly deep and anamalic on its own.
What an incredible Video. I love Mr. Dove and his work. He is so kind and it's always nice and interesting to listen to him. He is a true artist. Love those look into his work. Great video, ready for more👍
I imagine being a fly on the wall watching a Botticelli or Tchaikovsky quietly work through their creative process would draw from me the same, rare, rapt attention, realizing only after that I'd only taken three breaths, terrified to have interrupted them.
What i want to know is the steps taken from this point to get all the way to a finished product consumer bottle. After he settles on a formula, what does he do with it?
An absolute piece of art! The way of mastering the 5 axis CNC, milling, knurling, threading and etching was great. Lyophilized Vit C is a great added value. Hopefully this would dramatically reduce the incidence of RTA and get us peace fast in Ukraine. Bless you all.
Honestly he's probably so used to making perfume that he can get away with using the same strip and not mess up. Idk, maybe it doesn't matter when the strip is being used in all the same materials over and over again. It might not make a difference. All that's happening is adding more and more materials to the beaker and redipping the paper.
You would use a different strip so you can compare the change.This is good when you’re learning and trying to understand how the raw materials interact and work together. However when you already know these things and also know you’re not happy with the blend at that stage then it doesn’t matter. That’s where the experience kicks in
that's fascinating. Are there also "lucky accidents" or has the perfumer always need to have a clear vision of the end result in his imagination? are there inexpensive scents, that are great creations despite the low price?
Thank you, Roja for a great presentation. One question....at about 4:00, did you describe your starting alcohol grade correctly as being 100 proof (50% ABV)? That means you started with a 50:50 mixture of ethyl alcohol/water, right? Or did you actually use pure ethyl alcohol (200 proof)? Again, thank you so much for a wonderful presentation!
This was incredible.
Yeah I’m just now finding this. Truly enjoying it
Absolutely incredible! I have never been more involved and focused on a video in my entire life. I could watch him work all day. And I’m dying to know what this smelt like.
Me too bro it was very nice
Good Job ❣️👍😍❤️❤️❤️
Not you again
I'm loving Roja's generous spirit in all of his wonderful videos. He really wants people to learn.
This is the most helpful lesson I've viewed. He's actually starting from a large amount of alcohol and adding just a few drops. So far in my attempts at hobby perfumery I've been told you mix the formula first. This is a much better approach (albeit more costly on the alcohol front) as I've noticed that smaller amounts of material can smell more like themselves than dense concentrates - a bit like standing too close to the canvas while painting if that makes sense. I shall try this
yes, mixing them on an alcohol base is absolutely necessary. as you mentioned concentrates smell nothing like he stuff they are made from so junding your formula without it being in alcohol can be next to impossible. especially when you are looking for that last finishing touch.
You are plain and simple wrong. This is NOT how a professional perfumer does his work. And i am sorry to be the bringer of this news, but Roja Dove is not a perfumer. No perfumer on this world would create a perfume by "adding drops" to alcohol. You write down a formula, that you made up by yourself and then you measure everything by weight and not by drops. It boggles my mind that people really think that this is how you create a perfume.
@@Grautonparfums from what information I've gathered prior to watching this video just right now... yes, you are very much correct sir/madam. But may I ask why he may be doing it this way? And if he creates the perfumes for his line this way as well? Because I also found it kind of strange to see him doing it this way too. thanks in advance 🤙🤙
@@solomonobidiegwu3019 why he is doing it this way? To look fancy and distinguish himself.
Der Oudist lmao so I guess a better way to rephrase my question would be:
if this is the method in which he uses to make his perfumes, and (according to yourself) this method is completely incorrect, then why is his brand so highly esteemed and why do his creations so great? I would assume that if this was an incorrect way to mix perfumes the composition would smell terrible.
The calmness and wisdom in his voice, the serenity from the background music -- I could watch Roja do this for an hour! I love him and his fragrances
This is the most helpful lesson I’ve ever viewed thank you so much sir.
I'm wearing Oceania right now smells simple but unique delicious
I believe, that the raw materials, which Roja Dove uses own exceptional quality and many of them are one of the most expensive in the world. I think, that this, what he did here is just a prototype based on very expensive naturals which help to create Roja's vision of a perfume, the whole construction process is only about to start. I mean, that the aroma-chemicals' support of these thick and luxurious naturals will be indispensable to create something very complex and well rounded. I think, that whole the process will be provided in Roja's labs and very accurate calculations will be done as well. I am pretty sure, that the whole construction process of these marvels is way more complex. An absolute master, a very experienced chemist. I love this vid.
If you think, that a perfume construction is that simple, you are very wrong. This was just a relaxed interview.
Thank you Roja Dove ,you are a marvellous painter for the sense of smell ,PERFUME
I really wish i got into this when i was a teenager. What a fantastic career
New fan, such knowledge, making the world a beautiful place to be.
A teacher also shows the apprentice how, to be competitive and savvy in the business of the craft; which is done subtly; Representing this Foundation, he chooses the most concise words and teaches easily doing so. I appreciate his use of vocabulary and the fun of his fragrance pinwheel. (Mine looks like an octopus, though it works.). I would like to see this man influence the design his bottle and packaging. Cheers!
This was an absolute treat to watch!
Why ?
@@atmakali9599 Watching an artist at work.
Incredible, i love people with passion and expertise in their craft, he's a master of his, bravo 👏
thank you for sharing your master experience Sir
Rojo is such an amazing person he has a good spirit . I like how he dresses he is so fashionable 👌
Bravissimo Lavoro❣️👍🥰❤️❤️❤️
The key to a good perfume, are good, natural raw ingredients.
Exactly
nothing but amazing, making the base... All great citrus,earthy and Woody,, at last ambroxy I guess... really inspired...thank you Sir.
very methodical in his approach to get the right blend. shows the wisdom and in depth knowledge in perfumery.
This was completely and utterly mesmerising. I bet it smells absolutely divine
This inspire me to start creating my own perfume.
This is the 110th time watching this video its so relaxing and yet so moatvion to do what I love to do
I did not want this video to end.
As a musician, this reminds me of how we mix albums.
A true master at work. I have nothing but admiration for this fine gentleman.
Patience is the Key..
Wonderful to see
Amazing 💕
This was completely mesmerising. Thank you.
This made my soul shine!
first time in my life to witness a perfumer made a new perfume just like a painter finishes it's art
just wow
* and it's not just a perfumer it's ROJA
I loved watching how they make perfumes.
This is a special man! Incredible..
Roja is this man in a bottle!
Amateur flavor chemist here - I appreciate the insight you offered with every ingredient. Learning those fragrance connections is as much a social skill as it is a technical one. The idea that the depth of flavor in raw patchouli would express the concept of "history" really goes to show how synesthetic our olfactory sense is... and how close it lives to memory, both physically in the brain and psychologically in how we process it.
It is such a privilege to see the grandmaster at work. thank you soo much for allowing us to watch.
Agreed
🤣🤣 Roger Bird aka Roja Dove is not a trained master perfumer. He worked as marketing professional for Guerlain. He uses ghost perfumers to create his perfumes.
Still love his creations.. and what is in a title.. "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet"@@ramakrishnamitta7024
Awesome.....thank you for sharing...amazing getting to see one of the best perfumer create.
i love this craft so much. i learn so much from your videos. I love them and adore how you present.
So satisfying to see the making of perfumery.
I wonder which base that is and if it is de Laire's Amber 83. I would love to try that and de Laire's other bases like Iriseine, Prunol, and Mousse de Saxe.
I just kept looking at the red progress line on my phone think,why is it going so fast?. Love your work Mr Dove and creation-e which i proudly own.
Roja is the definition of FABULOUS! What a master. Very thankful for these videos!
That was very educating and inspiring. Thank you.
Glasses say: I just love Tolstoy.
Jewellery says: Started from da bottom now we here!
This has helped so much. Thank you!
Fantastic video
i really wanna work there, lovely place
Love Roja very much
I love making Fragrances, seeing many of the exact same habits and procedures I do, being done by Roja, is very encouraging!!!
I just said this! I'm entirely self taught and work entirely on instinct so to see a professional working in much the same way I do is very validating!
@@ipetzombies okay you feel Validated, thats cool, whats your point on telling me
@@haylspa ok, you feel encouraged. What's your point on telling us?! The dude wasn't being rude or anything, he did exactly what you did, he let us know how he feels so you don't need to be an asshole.
Ha ha wat he did in front of camera is not how he blend his formulas 😀 the depth comes from complex synthetic chemical and that takes months to years to perfect a formula
@@ipetzombies Wait you make perfume by dropping materials directly in alcohol? lol.
This the greatest luxury expensive perfum ever but I will try and buy two or three bottles for my home and my cloths so it great 👍👍👍👑👑👌👌
i just love this guy, my favourite is the oud, United arab emirates, it is just incredible
So cool watching him. Hope there will be more of these. I would like extend my apprenticeship offer Mr Dove free labor 4 life. For lessons from you.
👍 Thanks!
Hi I really appreciate this informative stuff. I enjoyed and sensed the smell you have created. Lovely work 🥰
sir roja would you like to make more of this video? is very educational. thanks for your work❤
Good job Mr. Roja , you look great
Gracias por compartir tu gran experiencia!...un fuerte abrazo !
Hia 😍😘🤗
Amazing video
he seems like an awesome teacher
Inspiring!
Brilliant! With the scents you created, just from watching you it seems like a lite whimsical scent. I would love to smell it! 😌
With that much labdanum, cedar, and an (I think I read) amber base? It's probably not as light as you'd imagine, if you haven't yet gotten your nose on some of these ACs. Labdanum is almost sickly deep and anamalic on its own.
A respectable person give to the the next and don t try to fool him it s never too late to change
I like the idea of dropping oils into alcohol, I've always done it this way.
Wow it’s amazing work really like it
I think the legendary base he's referring to might be Amber 83 by DeLaire
Very nice, thank you for share with us.
I would love to see the bottling process.
Speechless
Legend at work.....
Awesome 😁👌
You are the true Perfume Master 💯
Долгих тебе лет, твори!
Только кусаются цены на его ароматы
Roja got that Bling Bling!
What an incredible Video. I love Mr. Dove and his work. He is so kind and it's always nice and interesting to listen to him. He is a true artist. Love those look into his work. Great video, ready for more👍
Ah "Roja" the Del Boy of fragrance world
Ere Marline Luv, get yer hooter round this little number I’ve knocked up an tell us wat yer fink
I imagine being a fly on the wall watching a Botticelli or Tchaikovsky quietly work through their creative process would draw from me the same, rare, rapt attention, realizing only after that I'd only taken three breaths, terrified to have interrupted them.
Amazing video. This is a gem on RUclips.
Now the real question is were those oils prediluted??
We want this fragrance 😍😍😍
Dynamic!👍
Nice
Where do get you essential oils or do you she them !
What i want to know is the steps taken from this point to get all the way to a finished product consumer bottle. After he settles on a formula, what does he do with it?
An absolute piece of art! The way of mastering the 5 axis CNC, milling, knurling, threading and etching was great. Lyophilized Vit C is a great added value. Hopefully this would dramatically reduce the incidence of RTA and get us peace fast in Ukraine.
Bless you all.
Amazing
Interesting 🧐!
Woooooowwww!!!!!.
He’s lika a Grenui from paris vibes
I wonder what is the name of that device "fan" he uses. This video is a GEM!
It's called a fragrance fan he just said it
@@matthewneufer1758 Thanks, I realized it later when I watched it again.
Did you find it ?!?!
@@shereenshakur1789 It's called a fragrance fan, but I've checked online to get one but nothing so far.
@@carlosivan34 i’m also searching 😩
Beau A Ful
Isn't it problematic/biased to use the same tester paper over and over again? Shouldn't he use a new strip each time he adds an ingredient?
Honestly he's probably so used to making perfume that he can get away with using the same strip and not mess up. Idk, maybe it doesn't matter when the strip is being used in all the same materials over and over again. It might not make a difference. All that's happening is adding more and more materials to the beaker and redipping the paper.
I’m pretty sure he stated he used the same strip so he can see what it smells like altogether in unison on paper versus mixed in the alcohol.
You would use a different strip so you can compare the change.This is good when you’re learning and trying to understand how the raw materials interact and work together. However when you already know these things and also know you’re not happy with the blend at that stage then it doesn’t matter. That’s where the experience kicks in
What we will never know is what base went in the formula.
we can assume that is the AMBER 8300 BASE by DeLaire ))
I want this to be my job
that's fascinating. Are there also "lucky accidents" or has the perfumer always need to have a clear vision of the end result in his imagination? are there inexpensive scents, that are great creations despite the low price?
Great question!
yes, they are more like scent enhancers or extenders having a unique quality of their own
I'm sure he doesn't actually create his own perfumes in such a way. This whole flask with alcohol and drops is just for the show.
If this doesn't deserve a thumb up I don't know what does.
Thank you, Roja for a great presentation. One question....at about 4:00, did you describe your starting alcohol grade correctly as being 100 proof (50% ABV)? That means you started with a 50:50 mixture of ethyl alcohol/water, right? Or did you actually use pure ethyl alcohol (200 proof)? Again, thank you so much for a wonderful presentation!
had to be 200 proof
No way he using 50 proof 😂
That's what a perfumer is supposed to look like! Great video. EJ Wells of Happyland Studios is the Roja Dove of Ohio.
Who smeared vaseline on the lens?
What is the company he used raw materials?
Add a drop of coffee ☕️ it 👌
When you start creating a perfume, do you always start from the base? Thank you
What base you used sire ? Amber 8300 ??