Fragrance Inspired by Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21 — Numbered Throne
Numbered Throne is our fragrance inspired by Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21 | Numbered Throne | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron | Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron |
| Heart notes | Rose, Jasmine, Tobacco | Rose, Jasmine, Tobacco |
| Base notes | Amber, Oudh, Musk | Amber, Oudh, Musk |
| Scent family | Refined Amber Oriental | Refined Amber Oriental |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $100.00 |
Why it matches
Numbered Throne tracks Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21 through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron, Rose, Jasmine. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 92%, both sitting in the Refined Amber Oriental family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Numbered Throne a good Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21 dupe?
- Yes — Numbered Throne overlaps Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21 by about 92.3% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron, Rose). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Numbered Throne smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron, a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tobacco, drying down to Amber, Oudh, Musk — mirroring the Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21 arc.
- How long does Numbered Throne last?
- As a EDP, Numbered Throne gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21.
- How much cheaper is it than Roja Semi-Bespoke No. 21?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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