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Which Should You Buy?
This is a pretty consensus crowd-pleaser for those who like a soft, sweet floral-musk, but some find the musk challenging. If you want "angelic" or "sophisticated" in a bottle, give it a go, but do sample first to avoid the common musk-induced headaches.
Christina Aguilera's Royal Desire is a controversial little number. Half the crowd think it's a sweet, powdery marshmallow dream, while the other half find it too floral, or even worse, disappointingly weak. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it seems to react very differently on different skins.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 7% |
| Floral | 33% | 27% |
| Fruity | 19% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 6% |
| Sweet | 29% | 29% |
| Warm | 2% | 2% |
| Woody | 11% | 18% |
| Earthy | 1% | 3% |
| Animalic | 14% | 10% |
| Fresh | 15% | 12% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive scent profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as noted by several reviewers. The elegant floral-fruity musk is also well-suited for dates. However, its moderate longevity and projection means it might get lost in a loud formal environment, and it is entirely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its generally light projection and intimate sillage make it suitable for casual wear and close encounters on a date, without being overpowering. However, reports of weak longevity mean it's unlikely to make an impact in formal settings or last through strenuous activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Sweet, Fruity accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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