Royale Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Royale Blue
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- Year 2024
£ Price Tier ££
Helix Eau de Parfum bottle Helix

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Royale Blue
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Helix
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royale Blue
If you're after a fresh, aquatic vibe without breaking the bank, Royale Blue delivers. It's a solid dupe for Davidoff's Cool Water, offering a clean, 'out of the shower' scent that's surprisingly versatile. Don't let the 'for women' tag fool you; this leans comfortably unisex.
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Our Verdict - Helix
Helix is a divisive scent, blending marine freshness with a musky, herbal kick. Some find it a sophisticated coastal escape, others a generic shower gel. Definitely one to sample before committing, as mileage varies wildly.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 13%
Floral 24% 22%
Fruity 9% 8%
Green 13% 13%
Sweet 14% 10%
Warm 3% 1%
Woody 15% 19%
Earthy 14% 8%
Animalic 7% 8%
Fresh 24% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royale Blue EdP
Helix EdP

Notes

Accords

Royale Blue Helix
100%
Aromatic
100%
81%
Woody
77%
76%
Green
65%
Citrus
75%
70%
Marine
51%
56%
Patchouli
Powdery
54%
52%
Aquatic
52%
Fresh Spicy
47%
Musky
51%
50%
Fresh
50%
Fruity
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
81%
77%
76%
Citrus shared
65%
75%
Marine shared
70%
51%
56%
54%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
47%
51%
50%
Fruity shared
50%
46%

Performance

Royale Blue Helix
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royale Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and aquatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear, sports, and even a less formal office environment. While it won't be your first choice for black-tie events, it's pleasant enough for a laid-back date, especially in warmer weather.

Helix

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, while the musky base lends enough sophistication for a date or office, provided it's not oversprayed. However, the 'shower-gel-like' comments suggest it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Marine accords and Peach, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royale Blue
Helix
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