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Royal Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2011 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Royalty Eau de Parfum bottle Royalty EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Oud EDP
Royal Oud by Creed is a sophisticated woody scent that whispers 'old money' rather than shouting, making it a firm favourite for those who want elegance without the typical 'oud beast'. Some find it utterly captivating, while others believe its performance doesn't justify the price - you decide.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royalty EDP
A reliable, versatile woody-citrus number that's not quite a dupe, but a cracking scent in its own right. It draws a crowd for its solid performance and sophisticated, mature take on a fresh woody profile, making it a budget-friendly go-to that punches above its weight.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Oud EDP
Royalty EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 45% vs 41%
Lemon 27% vs 27%
Bergamot 26% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Cedar 46% vs 48%
Angelica 27% vs 24%
Galbanum 26% vs 26%
Only in Royal Oud
Sandalwood 100%

Accords

Royal Oud Royalty
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Musky
93%
58%
Citrus
86%
72%
Powdery
83%
55%
Aromatic
65%
50%
Oud
63%
54%
Soft Spicy
56%
50%
Green
56%
46%
Amber
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
75%
93%
Citrus shared
58%
86%
Powdery shared
72%
83%
Aromatic shared
55%
65%
Oud shared
50%
63%
Soft Spicy shared
54%
56%
Green shared
50%
56%
Amber shared
46%
47%

Performance

Royal Oud Royalty
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined woody and musky profile, combined with generally moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for office and formal wear. While elegant, its subtle nature means it can be dressed down for casual occasions, yet it lacks the freshness for sport.

Royalty

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sophisticated, versatile nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for most occasions, from the office to a date night. While it performs well, the woody-musky depth might be a bit much for active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
47%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, musky, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Oud EDP
Royalty EDP
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