Is Rebel Aromas Royal Rebel a dupe of Creed Royal Oud?
Royal Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royal Rebel EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Royal Oud
- Royal Rebel
- in both
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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.
Royal Rebel goes after Creed's Royal Oud, swapping the real deal's rich rose-oud interplay for a broader amber-woody-spice base. It's a simpler, louder read on the same regal territory - the citrus opening pops harder and the drydown settles faster, trading Creed's slow-burn depth for an instant, budget-friendly warmth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
26%
vs
33%
Amber
41%
Citrus
41%
Floral Notes
40%
Vanilla
36%
Woody Notes
31%
Musk
28%
Spicy Notes
26%
Sandalwood
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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
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.
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot
Adds amber and citrus, drops angelica and cedar
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