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Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream
Roja Parfums

Midsummer Dream

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
White Floral
Iris
Green
Parfum · 2016 · unisex

Roja Parfums is the independent fragrance house founded by perfumer Roja Dove, widely considered one of the most influential noses in contemporary perfumery. The brand is known for crafting high-quality, complex fragrances in parfum concentration, prioritizing ingredient quality and composition over commercial appeal.

Midsummer Dream opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a sophisticated heart that balances floral, spicy, and earthy elements. Cardamom and pink pepper provide warmth and bite, while orange blossom and rose add a subtle sweetness that never tips into femininity. The base is where the fragrance reveals its full character, combining vetiver, cedar, and patchouli with creamy benzoin, vanilla, and carrot seed for an earthy, slightly resinous finish that anchors the composition.

This is a versatile fragrance that works across seasons and occasions, though it leans slightly warmer and more contemplative than overtly fresh. The interplay of citrus, spice, and woody-earthy elements makes it equally suited to someone seeking a sophisticated everyday scent or a more distinctive option for cooler months. If you gravitate toward complex, ingredient-forward fragrances with real depth, this merits a sample. Midsummer Dream aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
100%
Floral
90%
Rose
80%
White Floral
16%
Iris
23%
Green
16%
Aromatic
39%
Woody
61%
Vetiver
23%
Patchouli
16%
Earthy
55%
Musky
23%
Powdery
23%
Spicy
70%
Balsamic
39%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
45%
Gourmand
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
elemi
elemi
Light, piney, and slightly citrusy resin from the Philippines, elemi is frankincense's more approachable, transparent cousin. It has a fresh, almost lemony sharpness alongside its resinous warmth, making it useful in both fresh and oriental compositions. A bridge between sharp and deep, fresh and warm.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Moss
Moss
Damp, green, and slightly bitter with a cool, shadowy quality, moss is nature's version of depth in perfumery. Oakmoss and tree moss both add a forest-floor complexity that anchors compositions in something real. Essential to classic chypre fragrances and the inspiration for countless green woody accords.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Orris
Orris
Cedar
Cedar
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Carrot Seeds
Carrot Seeds
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The TacticianBest match86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

❤️
The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh100%Floral90%Rose80%White Floral16%
Fragrance Family
Floral Woody
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Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Midsummer Dream is $190.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $190.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Roja Parfums fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream? +
$190.00 at ScentsAngel. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream smell like? +
Roja Parfums is the independent fragrance house founded by perfumer Roja Dove, widely considered one of the most influential noses in contemporary perfumery. The brand is known for crafting high-quality, complex fragrances in parfum concentration, prioritizing ingredient quality and composition over commercial appeal. Midsummer Dream opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a sophisticated heart that balances floral, spicy, and earthy elements. Cardamom and pink pepper provide warmth and bite, while orange blossom and rose add a subtle sweetness that never tips into femininity. The base is where the fragrance reveals its full character, combining vetiver, cedar, and patchouli with creamy benzoin, vanilla, and carrot seed for an earthy, slightly resinous finish that anchors the composition. This is a versatile fragrance that works across seasons and occasions, though it leans slightly warmer and more contemplative than overtly fresh. The interplay of citrus, spice, and woody-earthy elements makes it equally suited to someone seeking a sophisticated everyday scent or a more distinctive option for cooler months. If you gravitate toward complex, ingredient-forward fragrances with real depth, this merits a sample. Midsummer Dream aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream? +
Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot. Heart: elemi, Cardamom, Moss, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Rose, Patchouli. Base: Benzoin, Vetiver, Vanilla, Orris, Cedar, Musk, Carrot Seeds.
What fragrance family is Midsummer Dream? +
Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream belongs to the Floral Woody fragrance family. It is an Parfum.
What other fragrances smell like Roja Parfums Midsummer Dream? +
Based on shared notes, Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream (Benzoin, Vetiver, Cardamom, Moss), Roja Parfums Roja A Mid Summer Dream (Benzoin, Vetiver, Cardamom, Moss), Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke No. 3 unisex (Vetiver, Vanilla, Cardamom, Rose), Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct (Vetiver, Vanilla, Cardamom, Rose), Xerjoff Shooting Stars Esquel (Vetiver, Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Rose) may smell similar to Midsummer Dream.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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