Royal Oud EDP

Creed by Olivier Creed, Julien Rasquinet Original
65%

Royal Oud - 517 - Intense Parfum

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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 - Royal Oud - 517 - Intense Parfum
The Intense pushes the same Creed Royal Oud reference harder - more oud, more cedar, higher concentration for stronger throw. It gets louder and slightly warmer than the standard No. 517, but the extra strength papers over rather than fixes the same synthetic-oud gap versus the original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Oud EDP
Royal Oud - 517 - Intense Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 45% vs 100%
Only in Royal Oud
Lemon 28% Bergamot 27%
Shared Notes
Cedar 46% vs 43%
Only in Royal Oud
Angelica 27% Galbanum 26%
Only in Royal Oud - 517 - Intense
Oud 57%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 100%

Accords

Royal Oud Royal Oud - 517 - Intense
100%
Woody
80%
75%
Musky
72%
Powdery
50%
Oud
65%
58%
Citrus
55%
Aromatic
54%
Soft Spicy
50%
Green
46%
Amber
30%
Warm Spicy
40%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Musky
75%
Powdery
72%
Oud shared
50%
65%
Citrus
58%
Aromatic
55%
Soft Spicy
54%
Green
50%
Amber shared
46%
30%
Warm Spicy
40%

Performance

Royal Oud Royal Oud - 517 - Intense
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Royal Oud - 517 - Intense

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, oud, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Oud EDP
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