Well, I have, and it would not be an exaggeration to anyone who owns a Roja and already knows about the wonderful fantasy that is a Roja scent. For its latest launch, Apex by Roja, the maxim ‘experience is the best teacher’ is the only fitting description.

On September 8, 2022, in Lagos, 31 specially-curated guests united by the love for great scents and comprising fragrance collectors, luxury aficionados and the media were hosted by Montaigne place at the Z kitchen to a multi-sensory experience involving fine dining, delightful scents, deep conversation and a budding camaraderie. Underpinning it all and at the centre of the evening was the ‘scent of the hour’, Apex by Roja Parfums.

On arrival at the dinner after pre-dinner drinks, one was immediately drawn in by a large, leafy wreath, with the words APEX at its centre providing a green shade for the perfume.

Dotting this wreath were all the fruits and fruity notes that make up the new fragrance. From the introductory flavours of lemon, bergamot, mandarin and orange, to the slightly stronger scent of pineapple in the middle and a definitely powerful base note of juniper berries.

The bottle itself is square-shaped, with a black into green ombre effect from top to bottom. Inside this dark and mysterious bottle is Roja Apex, a fragrance that begins with a citrus-based top consisting of zesty lemon, bergamot, mandarin and refreshing orange.

Connecting us to our primal energies, the animal-like effects of leather, ambergris and musk lay in the shadows, bringing their sensual impulse to this highly-addictive new fragrance. Roja Apex celebrates the natural wonders of the world, honing in on those who roam it.

The result is a fruity, floral and chypre fragrance that is at once fresh as it is strong, not in the least overbearing, but incredibly sexy and unapologetically bold.

The brand might have created this as a masculine scent, but all the ladies at the event including yours truly, unanimously agreed that we had no reservations whatsoever in getting our hands on a bottle for ourselves!

The launch event delicately and with the utmost attention to detail delivered on the Apex ethos. From the delicious green signature cocktails at the pre-dinner reception to the entire decor and menu. It was an evening that was most befitting of the powerful fragrance that is Apex by Roja.

Roja Dove, the perfumer behind this new fragrance, said Apex was inspired by ‘primal instincts.’

“I have always said that we must not forget that we are animals. We’ve been using scent for millions of years to catch food, escape danger, and to find a mate. it is these primal instincts that inspired me to create Apex. [It] connects man and nature. The citrus opening represents the beginning of reaching your Apex with a bright blend of bergamot, lemon, mandarin and pineapple. Base notes of patchouli and fir balsam evoke the feeling of being surrounded by nature, while notes of leather add warmth and sensuality. We have also used sandalwood and frankincense to give it a spiritual feel,” explains Dove.

If you’re on the lookout for a scent that is as smokey as it is woodsy, but one that is also fresh and invokes the feeling of the great outdoors while still somehow conferring upon its wearer a hint of prestige and success, then you should try Apex by Roja. As we’ve said, it is a fragrance that is better experienced than described.

Apex by Roja is available at The Montaigne Place, Nigeria’s largest luxury Skincare, Cosmetic, and Fragrance retail company. For more information and enquiries follow @montaigneplace on Instagram and Facebook.

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An underwater proposal? A decadent holiday with all its trappings? A large bouquet of roses shipped from all over the world and arranged all over a rooftop restaurant for a private dinner? A champagne party with friends in a yacht that takes you all over the city all night long? The possibilities of a memorable and extravagant Valentine’s or Galentine’s are truly endless, but unless there’s a special reason for one or you want to spoil yourself and others just because, chances are that you’re like some of us, and your planned activities for that day are far more simple.

But nowhere in the world does simple mean less memorable, which is why we’ve teamed up with the good people of Montaigne Place to offer you curated gift ideas that are sure to delight even the pickiest person and leave them with long-lasting, cherished memories. Even if you have something planned out already, these self-care offerings from Nigeria’s foremost luxury fragrance, skincare, cosmetics & well-being company would help to make your day – and the months to come – even more special and significant.

Express your emotions with Roja Parfums

Roja Parfums offer more than just luxurious fragrances: each bottle holds a truly magical ‘potion’ that unlocks your true personality if you choose the right scent for you or yours.

Looking to get yourself a gift this Valentine’s? Choose from the perfume’s range of solo scents. Celebrating Galentine’s? Roja has limited-edition gift sets perfect for everyone in your ‘gal’ group. Want to infuse more romance in your gift? You can trust that Roja has the perfect set for you and that special person in your life.

Make it more luxurious with Creed’s Leather Explorer collection

What is better than getting a bottle of your favourite perfume?

Having it stored safely in beautifully hand-crafted Italian leather.

Get the limited-edition Creed Leather Explorer collection that defines luxury in more ways than one for someone extra-special this season. Items include perfumes for him and her, scented candles, and perfume sets in beautiful leather trunks.

Say it better with Yves Rocher’s skincare sets

If there’s one gift you can never go wrong with, it is skin care products formulated to give your body’s largest organ the best results possible.

Explore Yves Rocher’s body and shower packages at Montaigne Place this month and get the perfect gift set that is sure to delight and deliver.

Complete it with Murad’s face regimens and kits

Love is helping the best person in your life overcome some of their greatest challenges, and if this happens to be a struggle in the facial department, then you should get one – or all! – of Murad’s facial kits.

The kits have been carefully curated to address a range of beauty concerns, including wrinkles, dry skin and acne-prone skin. With more than 20 years of delivering luxury skincare products that have proven effective, you can rest assured that any of the sets you choose to go with will give you, or your loved one, the results you seek.

To purchase any of these items – and more – this season and enjoy exciting discounts, visit any one of the Montaigne Place stores today, or send them a DM on their social media pages.

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Selecting the best perfume from the Essence de Parfum collection

When Roja Dove set out to make this new collection, he wanted it to be “… an extension of who you are, or maybe, who you want to be.” And so, each note was carefully selected and blended together with others to create unique fragrances that announce your presence even before you walk into any space, and continue to communicate your essence long after you have left.

There is the warm and fruity 51, named after Roja Parfums flagship boutique at 51 Burlington Arcade and the sweet and sensual Danger which is a blend of grapefruit, jasmine and ylang-ylang nestling on a bed of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk.

Also part of this collection is Scandal, whose notes gives off a powerful scent that leaves you with nowhere to hide. But, if you want something a bit more subtle and mysterious, then Enigma, which I have nicknamed ‘the playful tease’, may be what you need.

“Reckless maybe, foolish never,” says Roja Dove of this spicy scent whose peppery quality will be the perfect accompaniment to the woman who is not afraid to take risks. Risqué is the drier, more masculine scent of this collection and would fit the woman who does not do labels, while Elixir, the flagship product of this collection released earlier, starts out sharp and then effortlessly eases into a sweet, soft and sensual scent that will create memories of pure pleasure in the minds of anyone who gets a whiff.

Experiencing the Roja Essence de Parfum collection at Montaigne Place

Montaigne Place is Nigeria’s foremost luxury fragrance, skincare, cosmetics & well-being company. Once the Essence de Parfum launched here in the country, we were invited to experience the scents of this collection.

Of all seven, 51 is my favourite. It was the first fragrance I tried, and it was the only one I wanted to immediately walk out with once its notes hit my nose. Featuring top notes of lemon and mandarin with bergamot, the accompanying heart notes of orange, rose, lily, ylang-ylang and raspberry bolstered by base notes of vanilla, cinnamon and sandalwood, create a strong and sensual scent with a hint of softness that, for Roja Dove, is the “epitome of elegance” and is for women who “love luxury, modernity and the unexpected.”

Elixir also caught my attention, as did Reckless. The latter’s peppery and spicy fragrance is sure to grab the attention of whoever it comes in contact with, with its prominent top note of orange that almost immediately gives way to the jasmine in its heart notes which is enhanced by the pink pepper and cinnamon that form a part of its base notes.

In all, the Roja Essence de Parfum collection offers some of the best choices of luxury fragrances for women. There is something for every woman, and you cannot go wrong with this set.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Montaigne Place is offering the Roja Essence de Parfum collection for women in select outlets.  To shop, visit the closest store to you here.

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Of course, all our suggestions are gift ideas, even though some of them are activities you both could be involved in for the day. Today, we are going back to Montaigne Place, who is offering high-quality skin and self care products that are amazingly effective. Before you question if skincare products would make great gifts for Valentine’s Day, remember that self-care is a form of self-love, and by giving gifts in this category, you are showing your partner how much you value them physically as well as emotionally.

So, scroll down to browse the skin and self care products Montaigne Place has for you this Valentine’s Day

Yves Rocher Sensual Bath and Shower Gel – Coconut

Yves Rocher founded his plant-based beauty and personal care product business in 1959, the beginning of botanical beauty. So far, he has succeeded in making natural, environmentally-friendly, affordable cosmetics for all women and men around the world. In our current era of heightened consumer awareness, his thoughts and actions are of the moment and are a top priority.

The sensual coconut bath and shower gel delivers optimum hydration to your skin through the combination of organic and fair trade shea butter as well as coconut extract that leaves the skin moisturized and delicately scented. Apart from the skincare benefits it provides, this bath and shower gel is also a good excuse for you to end your celebrations with a romantic rendezvous in the bathroom with your partner- under the pretext of testing the product. Finish up with the sensual coconut lotion for optimum results.

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

Dr. Howard Murad is the founder of the Murad Brand, and it was he who first initiated the first modern ‘doctor brand’ of clinical skincare products, setting a new standard for high-performance skincare with a goal of making beautiful, healthy skin attainable for everyone.

The Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is a fast-acting formulation that combines 3 retinol technologies and hyaluronic acid to reduce the look of wrinkles, even skin tone, and boost radiance. It also helps to minimize the signs of ageing you can see, and the ones you can’t see yet, while being safe for sensitive skin.

Give your partner the gift of the Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum this season to keep them looking young, beautiful and refreshed.

Roja Parfums Scented Candles

Roja Parfums award-winning candles truly celebrate British craftsmanship: each is hand made in England celebrating traditional British artisanal candle-making skills. These luxurious scents for the Home (Pour Maison) are blended with the wax and hand-poured in England.

Many of the oils used in the candles are so precious and refined that they are scarcely used in perfumery, let alone candle-making. Lounge in absolute calm after a day of festive eating, romantic baths and sensual skincare surrounded by the exotic scents of any one of the following Roja Parfums scented candles

Aoud- Oriental (Rich and soft- Fresh, Sweet, Spicy, & Sensual)

“Exotic Sensuality”

Perfumer Roja Dove spent three years in the Middle East working closely with the legendary classic aoud to properly understand its complex nature. With this creation, precious Rose de Mai and Saffron create a beautiful foundation for Aoud to take centre stage, whilst a spicy and incredibly sensual base allows its beauty to resonate.

Rose de Mai (Cool, & Sweet)

“Rare, calming serenity”

The voluptuous cool and sweet scent of the most coveted flower in the world blooms only once in a month, but Roja parfums has expertly captured the Rose de Mai forever in this candle. Enjoy the gift of the luxurious scent of the rare flower on the 14^th and beyond.

Ambre d’Orient (Sweet, Warm, Soft, & Sensual)

“Enveloping Opulence”

This waxy wonder combines the warmth of ancient resins and balsams to weave a magical spell that envelops and enchants, whisking everyone who smells it to far-off lands in a state of exotic seduction.

To shop these fragrances, visit any of the Montaigne Place and Yves Rocher boutiques all across the country here. You can also shop online or through the dedicated Montaigne Place Concierge & Order service, where specialists consult & offer advice on skincare, fragrance & cosmetics, as well as gift selection. The specialist can also arrange delivery to any part of Nigeria. Contact Montaigne Place Concierge & Order Service on 0700 MONTAIGNE.

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What do you do after you have pampered your body and mind, and are feeling all refreshed and relaxed on Valentine’s day?

Of course, you dress up for an exciting outing with your significant other, whether it be an individual, a group of friends or just yourself. But – and we know that this is beginning to sound as old as the words ‘new normal’ that seemed to almost always colour everything we did and said last year. We are still in strange, precarious times, and going just about anywhere on a day that will most likely be busy might be a bit too adventurous for the average human.

So, your outing may be a romantic evening dinner at home. Or a romantic staycation at a hotel or local short-let apartment. Or a noisy affair with friends plopped in front of a large screen watching a movie or competing in some virtual game. Whatever activity you would be indulging in, it is certain you would not only want to look your best, but you would also want to smell your best and basically put your best foot forward. Segue in our next gift idea for Valentine’s Day.

Montaigne Place

Montaigne Place is Nigeria’s foremost luxury fragrance, skincare, cosmetics & well-being company. A market-leader driven by innovation, exceptional customer service and cutting edge products, Montaigne Place strives to meet and exceed expectations at all levels.

Boasting of exclusive partnerships with top global brands such as Creed, Roja Parfums, Parfums de Marly, Atelier des Ors, Alexandre J, The Spirit of Dubai, The Merchant of Venice, Yves Rocher and Murad, the company is poised to continue wowing the public.

For Valentine’s day, Montaigne Place is offering an extensive range of exclusive perfumes that hold within their watery worlds scents created to transport you to a different place and time while expressing your personality in delightful, sensual and exciting ways.

Creed, Sublime Vanille

The House of Creed is one of the most luxurious and exclusive brands in existence. Founded by James Henry Creed, it has created fine fragrances for the discerning perfume connoisseur and all admirers of quality, style and elegance for over 260 years.

Sublime Vanille is the first fragrance in the Creed Royal Exclusives line. It is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women and men, and sparkles with notes of lemon and bergamot. Soft and shimmering with a heady decadence, this scent captures its wearers in a heady aura that that is bound to render anyone who smells it powerless to its hypnotic spell.

Roja Parfums, Elysium Parfum Cologne

Roja Parfums was established by British perfumer, Roja Dove, and is widely recognised as the world’s most luxurious fragrance house. Roja Dove is renowned for working with only the finest quality materials, from handmade silk-lined boxes to bespoke crystal-encrusted 24-carat gold caps, all costing considerably more than pure gold.

Elysium Parfum Cologne is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Crafted for the heroic and virtuous man destined to achieve the life he desires, this perfume gently draws you in with its top notes of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, lime, lavender, thyme and musk, before holding you down in its heart notes of lily of the valley, rose de Mai, jasmine, apple and blackcurrant and locking you forever with base notes of pink pepper, galbanum, vetiver, cedarwood, juniper berry, benzoin, vanilla, leather, ambergris, and more musk.

Atelier des Ors, Rouge Sarây

Atelier Des Ors was born of the desire to create and express a personal vision of French Haute Perfumery and the dream of creating sophisticated, alluring and sensual scents.

Rouge Sarây, launched in 2020, is an oriental fragrance for women and men that travels back to ancient times to capture the adventures and tales of the historic trade routes that traversed the Middle East, kept alive today through the vitality of alluring spices and scents. Long considered a potent symbol of abundance and hospitality, Rouge Sarây sublimates the date and its fruity and fleshy aromas in top notes of plum, cinnamon and jasmine; middle notes of dates, patchouli and heliotrope, and, base notes of vanilla, guaiac wood, Peru balsam and sandalwood.

Parfums de Marly, Kalan

Parfums de Marly draws its inspiration from the century that is celebrated as the pinnacle of French elegance: the 18th century. Founded in 2009 by Julien Sprecher whose love of perfumes was passed down from his father, Parfums de Marly is a high-end perfumery brand which conjures up a dreamlike state with its “signature” fragrances, a strong position and concepts that are short, striking and direct.

Kalan by Parfums de Marly is an Oriental Spicy fragrance for the man or woman who is comfortable and confident in their own skin. Feel its irresistible force the second you splash it on from its top notes of blood orange and black pepper; middle notes of lavender and orange blossom and base notes of moss, Tonka bean, white sandalwood and amber.

Merchant of Venice, Red Potion

Merchant of Venice is a brand that has its conceptual origins in the ancient Venetian art of perfumery and its centuries-old maritime trade with the Orient.

Red Potion by The Merchant of Venice is an oriental floral fragrance for women and men. A noble and refined scent, its top notes are immortelle, tagetes and orange; middle notes are rosemary, orange blossom and honeysuckle, while its base notes are Tonka bean, sandalwood and moss.

Spirit of Dubai, Dubai Majalis

Spirit of Dubai represents the defining aspects of Dubai and her culture. From the sea, the desert, the heritage, the skyline, the Arabian horses, the natural fragrances, the Arabian hospitality and luxury, their products are inspired by the elements that make up Dubai. The Spirit of Dubai is quite simply a personification of the city.

Dubai Majalis mingles fragrances of heady qahwa (Arabic coffee) and dates mixed with heavenly royal pure rose Taif, cardamom and musk. Rich like the feel of Persian rugs and intricate patterns, Dubai Majalis is the flying carpet to take you on a sensory journey of Arabian hospitality. A truly unique and breakthrough fragrance.

To shop these fragrances, visit any of the Montaigne Place and Yves Rocher boutiques all across the country here. You can also shop online or through the dedicated Montaigne Place Concierge & Order service, where specialists consult & offer advice on skincare, fragrance & cosmetics, as well as gift selection. The specialist can also arrange delivery to any part of Nigeria. Contact Montaigne Place Concierge & Order Service on 0700 MONTAIGNE.

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Looking to change your scent, or add to your collection of fragrances? These newest luxury perfumes should be exactly what you need to make a lasting impression:

Aventus 10th Anniversary by Creed

This limited-edition fragrance has at its base ambrox, cedar, leather, moss, musk, and patchouli that come together to bestow on its wearer the characteristics of someone warm and inviting. Its top notes of pineapple, bergamot, apple, black currant, green notes, orange and pink pepper further complement this feeling of a friendly man who can be easily approached.

If fruity, warm fragrances are your thing, then this is the perfume for you.

Danger Pour Homme – Roja Parfums

Danger is part of Roja’s latest collection for men. Its warm top notes of lemon, lavender, bergamot and tarragon are bound to draw people closer before they are slammed by the highly sensual base notes of rhubarb, clove, cumin, Patchouli, cedarwood, Vanilla, and musk amongst others.

Do you love adventures tinged with a bit of sensual delights? Danger Pour Homme by Roja Perfums should be at the top of your must-have list.

Layton Exclusif – Parfums de Marly

There are few things more attractive than a man of mystery, and when this quality expresses itself in a scent, it is even more alluring.

Consisting of top notes bergamot and grapefruit; heart notes geranium and cinnamon, and base notes cypriol and guaiac wood essence, Layton Exclusif is an intense scent that exudes impulsive strength shrouded in mystery.

Scandal Pour Homme – Roja Parfums

If you love attention, you are going to absolutely fall in love with Scandal Pour Homme from Roja Parfums.

This spicy scent induces excitement with top notes that include spearmint, basil, lavender and lemon and drives it further upwards with base notes of rhubarb, clove, casmir, tonka bean, moss notes and musk, amongst others. With Scandal, you are sure to never walk into a room unnoticed.

Godolphin – Parfums de Marley

Suitable for the refined gentleman, Godolphin by Parfums de Marley combines top notes thyme and saffron with heart notes roses, iris and jasmine and base notes amber and vanilla to cloak its wearer with a strong masculine scent that connotes sophistication and intelligence.

All perfumes are available at the Montaigne Place

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