Cheech93

I love Baraonda and Pardon so I figured this was the next one I should try. Well, Black Afghano (BA) is definitely unique, and I give it a lot of credit for that—but it's not for me: it's far too dark and balsamic for my liking. Strange thing is, although I only wore BA once, I kept thinking about its scent and silage over the next couple of days—I can see why some people call this one additive. Although BA isn't for me at the moment, I could see myself enjoying it much more in a few years, when I've had the chance to try more fragrances and let my scent palette develop more.

The weather is changing; the sun is out longer; it is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming—Spring has finally arrived! This is the effect NuWa has on me, and it is absolutely beautiful. The opening sparkles, like many Rojas do, but this one feels a little different—it's more fragrant and actually smells like a vibrant and ultra-fresh rose garden with other flowers here and there.

In the opening, you're blasted with a load of photo-realistic florals with a tinge of greenness and sweetness which last throughout the wearing experience. In the mid, the florals remain, but a nice spiciness emerges—giving NuWa a spicy/oriental edge. In the base, the vanilla and sandalwood shine and lend a rich creaminess while remaining a tad spicy; the florals and freshness move into the background; by this point, NuWa has become a full-on floriental. She is gorgeous throughout the entire wearing experience.

Longevity is good and occasions lean more formal; NuWa can be worn casually, however, as she has a freshness to her because of the florals; you'll just smell elegant. Seasons, spring days and summer nights, or anytime you need a pick me up. Unisex leans, leans more feminine IMO. Performance is excellent and projection is decent. The only downside is the big price tag, but that's Roja I guess. The bottle also looks amazing on display.
I don't hear this one talked about in Fragcom much, but I think that's a good thing—it's our little secret!