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.
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.
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!
🤣🤣 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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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
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!
@@gregmason2760 Thats just a marketing name and not an actual product. You should use what is called SDA 40b 200 proof ethanol in the US, or TSDA1 in the UK or cosmetic basiswasser in the EU.
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.
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?
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 wonder how much time it took Roja to create a fragrance like Elysium - is it days, weeks, months? Did he come up with the 'framework' of it within a couple of hours like in this video?
It is a common sight in a perfumery house to see perfumers walking around with a fan of smelling strips in one hand. Alternatively they may use 'smelling strip holders'.
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
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.
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 ever viewed thank you so much sir.
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
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.
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.
This was an absolute treat to watch!
Why ?
@@atmakali9599 Watching an artist at work.
Thank you Roja Dove ,you are a marvellous painter for the sense of smell ,PERFUME
Incredible, i love people with passion and expertise in their craft, he's a master of his, bravo 👏
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 did not want this video to end.
Rojo is such an amazing person he has a good spirit . I like how he dresses he is so fashionable 👌
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 inspire me to start creating my own perfume.
nothing but amazing, making the base... All great citrus,earthy and Woody,, at last ambroxy I guess... really inspired...thank you Sir.
This was completely and utterly mesmerising. I bet it smells absolutely divine
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.
Patience is the Key..
Wonderful to see
Amazing 💕
thank you for sharing your master experience Sir
very methodical in his approach to get the right blend. shows the wisdom and in depth knowledge in perfumery.
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
I loved watching how they make perfumes.
This made my soul shine!
This was completely mesmerising. Thank you.
This is the 110th time watching this video its so relaxing and yet so moatvion to do what I love to do
This has helped so much. Thank you!
Awesome.....thank you for sharing...amazing getting to see one of the best perfumer create.
i really wanna work there, lovely place
A true master at work. I have nothing but admiration for this fine gentleman.
This is a special man! Incredible..
Roja is this man in a bottle!
That was very educating and inspiring. Thank you.
i love this craft so much. i learn so much from your videos. I love them and adore how you present.
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.
Fantastic video
sir roja would you like to make more of this video? is very educational. thanks for your work❤
So satisfying to see the making of perfumery.
Bravissimo Lavoro❣️👍🥰❤️❤️❤️
Gracias por compartir tu gran experiencia!...un fuerte abrazo !
I would love to see the bottling process.
As a musician, this reminds me of how we mix albums.
I like the idea of dropping oils into alcohol, I've always done it this way.
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
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?
Love Roja very much
Now the real question is were those oils prediluted??
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.
Hi I really appreciate this informative stuff. I enjoyed and sensed the smell you have created. Lovely work 🥰
I think the legendary base he's referring to might be Amber 83 by DeLaire
Good job Mr. Roja , you look great
Wow it’s amazing work really like it
Inspiring!
Hia 😍😘🤗
Amazing video
You are the true Perfume Master 💯
Very nice, thank you for share with us.
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.
👍 Thanks!
he seems like an awesome teacher
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.
Roja is the definition of FABULOUS! What a master. Very thankful for these videos!
i just love this guy, my favourite is the oud, United arab emirates, it is just incredible
Where do get you essential oils or do you she them !
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
Speechless
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 😂
Awesome 😁👌
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 👍👍👍👑👑👌👌
What is the company he used raw materials?
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 😩
Hi Where can I get an perfume holderstrio that rotates like that?
Who smeared vaseline on the lens?
Glasses say: I just love Tolstoy.
Jewellery says: Started from da bottom now we here!
Amazing video. This is a gem on TH-cam.
Does anyone know where can i order/get this blotter spinning wheel like roja have for scent strips?
Woooooowwww!!!!!.
Legend at work.....
GUYS, WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT WINDMILL THING HE USED AND WHERE CAN ONE BUY IT
Where can I find that test strip holder?
Долгих тебе лет, твори!
Только кусаются цены на его ароматы
But what did you add at the end
Simple question but please answer and advise me What is the best alcohol for perfumery
Perfumer’s alcohol is the most commonly used.
You need TSDA1.
@@gregmason2760 Thats just a marketing name and not an actual product. You should use what is called SDA 40b 200 proof ethanol in the US, or TSDA1 in the UK or cosmetic basiswasser in the EU.
@@Robert-fc9xz I don’t think I’m allowed to buy TSDA1 as I am a hobbyist working from home. I would need a licence and a separate workplace.
How can I get a wheel like that?
Have you ever found it?
@@JasonAcevedo nope I just end up making one
What is the name of that spinning blotter tool?
What is the fan called that he put the tester strips in?
Please!!! Need the answer
What base you used sire ? Amber 8300 ??
where can i find his tester fan ?
Have you found it?😂
Anyone found it?
Guys it is custom made. He talked about that on another video.
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.
Dynamic!👍
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
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👍
What's that wheel called?
I wonder how much time it took Roja to create a fragrance like Elysium - is it days, weeks, months? Did he come up with the 'framework' of it within a couple of hours like in this video?
We want this fragrance 😍😍😍
Interesting 🧐!
What is the proper term for the scent windmill thing he used!
It is a common sight in a perfumery house to see perfumers walking around with a fan of smelling strips in one hand. Alternatively they may use 'smelling strip holders'.
how much helional fixer go into 100ml perfume
When you start creating a perfume, do you always start from the base? Thank you
What’s in the base?