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COMPANY
ROJA DOVE CONFIRMED
AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FOR THE NEW NEXT IN
FRAGRANCE CONFERENCE
olfactory entrepreneurs across the with global luxury brands such as Rolls-
region. Often described as a “master Royce, Fabergé, and The Macallan,
tailor of scent,” Roja Dove began his earning acclaim for his innovation and
journey at one of the world’s most impact on the world of fine fragrance.
prestigious perfume houses, where he Making its debut at Beautyworld Middle
not only mastered the art of perfumery East, Next in Fragrance is the bold new
but also developed a training course conference set to shape the future
adopted industry-wide. In 2001, he of scent. This dynamic new addition
launched his own company, leading brings together master perfumers,
to the creation of the iconic Roja Dove brand founders, and trend forecasters
Haute Parfumerie at Harrods—an for three days of high-impact dialogue
influential concept that redefined luxury and discovery. Adding star power
fragrance retail. His work helped spark and insight to the line-up, Roja Dove’s
the global trend of haute parfumerie, keynote promises a thought-provoking
culminating in the launch of his own address that challenges convention
brand, Roja London on 2nd July 2011, and inspires innovation. This will be
which became Harrods’ most successful one of the main highlights in a packed
fragrance launch to date. Honoured conference programme designed to
with Walpole’s Game Changer Award open the doors to the next chapter in
in 2020, Dove has also collaborated fragrance.
The internationally acclaimed Roja
Dove will headline NEXT in Fragrance
as Keynote speaker as the conference “It’s an absolute joy and a profound honour to share my insights with the discerning
makes its debut at this year’s show. fragrance community at Beautyworld Middle East. This region, with its deep-rooted love
Roja’s presentation will be at 12:45 pm and understanding of perfume, has always held a special place in my heart. I am excited to
on 27 of October in Zaabeel Hall 3 be part of the premiere NEXT In Fragrance conference, and it gives me immense satisfaction
th
during Beautyworld exhibition. in contributing to such a vibrant and knowledgeable audience,” says Roja Dove.
Roja Dove will take the stage to deliver
an evocative and thought-provoking Ravi Ramchandani, Beautyworld Middle East Show Manager, commented: “Roja Dove
keynote that weaves the artistry is one of the most revered names in global perfumery. To welcome him as a keynote
of scent creation with insight into speaker is not just an honour—it’s a statement. His knowledge, charisma, and legacy will
consumer psychology, luxury branding, inspire a new generation of fragrance creators and business leaders. NEXT in Fragrance
and global trends in niche perfumery. has always sought to spotlight visionaries, and there are few more iconic than Roja Dove.”
His talk, hosted by Valérie Kaminov,
Founder of International Luxury Brand The NEXT in Fragrance agenda will be a focal point of this year’s exhibition,
Consultancy, is set to be a highlight for featuring cutting-edge content sessions, live perfume labs and trends forecasting.
perfumers, retailers, distributors, and
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