Roja Amber Aoud costs £325 for 50ml on Roja's own site. The 100ml is £610. Elysium Pour Homme runs £285 for the Eau de Parfum and £425 for the Parfum. Our Roja-inspired dupes, Elysian and Amber Opulence, are £40 for 50ml each. Both are 35% Extrait, disclosed in writing, with a 7+ hour wear guarantee and a 60-day money-back promise.
Quick verdict: Roja is one of the finest British perfume houses, full stop. Their Parfum strength is real and their materials are exceptional. But if £325 a bottle is not happening this month, our two Roja-family scents give you the same scent territory for £40. Try both as 5ml samples for under a tenner and let your nose vote.
Aromara vs Roja: side by side
| Roja Parfums | Aromara | |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Aoud territory | Amber Aoud, £325 for 50ml, £610 for 100ml | Amber Opulence, £40 for 50ml |
| Elysium territory | Elysium Pour Homme, £285 EDP, £425 Parfum | Elysian, £40 for 50ml |
| Strength | Parfum and EDP, percentage not disclosed | 35% Extrait, disclosed in writing |
| Longevity | Praised by reviewers, no hours promised | 7+ hours, guaranteed in writing |
| Guarantee | Standard returns policy | 60-day money-back, even after wearing it |
| Cheapest way to try | Free 2ml sample with an order | £6.99 per 5ml sample, no purchase needed |
Where Roja is strong
We will not pretend otherwise. Roja is a British house with serious craft. Amber Aoud blends Rose de Mai, saffron, oud, benzoin and ambergris, some of the most expensive materials in perfumery, and it holds a 4.9 star rating from 69 reviews on Roja's own site. Their Parfum concentration is genuinely rich. This is not a lazy luxury markup. It is a real luxury product with a real luxury price.
Where Aromara wins
- Price. £40 against £325 for the same 50ml size. That is under 11% of the cost.
- Strength in writing. Roja does not publish a number. We disclose 35% Extrait on every listing, so you know exactly what you are buying.
- A written wear promise. 7+ hours guaranteed. Customers often tell us they get 8 to 12.
- Zero-risk trial. 60 days to decide, full refund even after wearing it.
- Try before you commit. 5ml of Elysian plus 5ml of Amber Opulence costs £13.98 total.
- UK made, small batch, shipped from the UK.
So which should you buy?
Start with what you want the scent for. Elysian covers the fresh, heroic daytime lane Elysium made famous. Amber Opulence covers the rich rose, saffron and oud evening lane of Amber Aoud. If you already own and love the Roja originals, keep them for best and use ours as the daily driver. If you have never smelled either, £13.98 in samples answers the only question that matters: can you tell?
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same as Roja perfumes?
They sit in the same scent families and are openly inspired by Elysium and Amber Aoud. They are not the originals and we never claim they are. We publish our 35% Extrait strength so you can judge on facts.
Which Roja dupe should I start with?
Elysian for fresh daytime wear. Amber Opulence for rich evening wear. Or take 5ml of both for £13.98.
How long do they last?
Both carry the written 7+ hour guarantee. Many customers report 8 to 12 hours.
What if I disagree with this whole article?
Then the 60-day money-back guarantee is your friend. Wear it, test it, and return it if we are wrong.
Keep digging: read is Roja Elysium worth it?, the story of Amber Aoud, the Roja brand history, our strongest perfume dupes UK roundup and The Designer Dupe Index 2026. Or browse every Aromara scent.
