Is Perfume Parlour Sovereign Agar a dupe of Creed Royal Oud?

Royal Oud EDP

Creed by Olivier Creed, Julien Rasquinet Original Statement

Sovereign Agar EDP

Perfume Parlour Inspired Favourite

Comparison

62%

Estimated similarity

Royal Oud EDP Creed · 2011 U Original

Sovereign Agar EDP Perfume Parlour M Inspired

Top

Pink Pepper

Lemon

Bergamot

Heart

Cedar

Angelica

Galbanum

Base

Sandalwood

Top

Cedar

Galbanum

Heart

Lemon

Bergamot

Base

Sandalwood

Musk

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Royal Oud EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	M
2011	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	£

Sovereign Agar EDP

$15.99+ tax from

0.07 fl oz (2 ml) at The Fragrance Sample Shop

Best value $206.96/fl oz (0.17 fl oz (5 ml))

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

Royal Oud
Sovereign Agar
in both

Top

Heart

Base

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Oud EDP

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.

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Our Verdict - Sovereign Agar EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Royal Oud - a woody fragrance led by Cedar, Galbanum, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Royal Oud EDP A Sovereign Agar EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Royal Oud EDP

Sovereign Agar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 100% vs 53%

Cedar 46% vs 53%

Lemon 27% vs 53%

Bergamot 26% vs 46%

Galbanum 26% vs 46%

Only in Royal Oud

Pink Pepper 45% Angelica 27%

Only in Sovereign Agar

Musk 47%

Only in Royal Oud

Pink Pepper 45% Lemon 28% Bergamot 27%

Only in Sovereign Agar

Cedar 53% Galbanum 47%

Only in Royal Oud

Cedar 46% Angelica 27% Galbanum 26%

Only in Sovereign Agar

Lemon 54% Bergamot 46%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 100% vs 53%

Only in Sovereign Agar

Musk 47%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Royal Oud Sovereign Agar

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

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.

Sovereign Agar

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

62%

Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar

Key Differences

Adds musk, drops angelica and pink pepper