Royal Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2022 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cuba Authentic Dark
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Total chaos in a bottle. This isn't just bad, it's an affront to scent, a nonsensical hodgepodge that smells like a bad Axe body spray and then vanishes. Avoid at all costs, unless you're into olfactory torture.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 13% |
| Floral | 5% | 5% |
| Fruity | 3% | 9% |
| Green | 15% | 10% |
| Sweet | 9% | 9% |
| Warm | 13% | 22% |
| Woody | 39% | 24% |
| Earthy | 7% | 10% |
| Animalic | 0% | 8% |
| Fresh | 16% | 16% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its overwhelming synthetic opening and rapid disappearance make this unsuitable for any occasion. It's universally panned for its poor wearability and offensive scent profile.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Citrus accords and Cedar, Galbanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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