Green Sapphire Eau de Parfum vs Royal Oud - 517 Eau de Parfum
Green Sapphire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royal Oud - 517 EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Green Sapphire is a divisive one: a beastly woody fragrance that blends masculine confidence with a surprisingly creamy, sweet edge. Some find it a regal masterpiece, others a petrol-like assault. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or for the office.
No. 517 references Creed's Royal Oud, pitching cedar and sandalwood against a touch of oud and spice. The woody backbone is recognisable, but the dupe's oud reads thinner and more synthetic, and it lacks the dry, mineral cedar Creed is known for.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Green Sapphire is far too potent for office wear, which aligns with community feedback calling it 'overpowering' and 'not office friendly'. Its luxurious woody accords and unique raspberry-pine blend make it best suited for formal and evening events, where its robust presence can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.
Seasons
Community season votes for Creed Royal Oud, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Creed Royal Oud, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, warm spicy
Adds angelica and oud, drops cashmeran and pine
Where to buy
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