Royale Exclusif
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bucephalus XII
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wildcard. While it opens fresh and promising, a strong medicinal, chemical drydown means it's not going to be for everyone. You'll either love how it develops or find yourself reaching for something else entirely.
This one's a proper beast, a true compliment-getter with serious projection. It's divisive, though - some get a sophisticated blue scent, others are hit with something completely different, even a cigarette smell. Test before you commit, but if it works, it works hard.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 16% |
| Floral | 9% | 8% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 10% | 14% |
| Warm | 23% | 31% |
| Woody | 21% | 16% |
| Earthy | 11% | 13% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 21% | 22% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its depth and strong woody-amber accords make it more suitable for evening or cooler weather. While the initial freshness offers some versatility, the potent drydown might be too distinctive for a typical office setting.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for a confined office setting, where it might be overwhelming. However, these same qualities, combined with its complex and masculine profile, make it excellent for dates or casual outings where you want to make an impression and last all day.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Mint, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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