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Royal Princess Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Princess Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Hypnotic Eau de Parfum bottle Hypnotic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Princess Oud EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Despite the name, "Oud" is a ghost here. Instead, expect a divisive interplay of powdery florals, woods, and patchouli that some call elegant and others, well, smell an 'old lady' or even 'sweaty feet'. Definitely sample before you commit.
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Our Verdict - Hypnotic EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo - Sweet Morphine - a powdery fragrance led by Lilac, Bergamot, 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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Princess Oud EDP
Hypnotic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 46%
Only in Royal Princess Oud
Rose 33% Violet 33%
Only in Hypnotic
Lilac 53%
Shared Notes
Iris 25% vs 46%
Only in Hypnotic
Rose 54%

Accords

Royal Princess Oud Hypnotic
100%
Powdery
90%
98%
Woody
42%
75%
Citrus
78%
69%
Patchouli
69%
Oud
64%
Floral
66%
64%
Iris
61%
Amber
Vanilla
54%
Powdery shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
98%
42%
Citrus shared
75%
78%
69%
Oud
69%
Floral shared
64%
66%
64%
61%
54%

Performance

Royal Princess Oud Hypnotic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Princess Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and clean, sophisticated floral-woody profile make it suitable for office and casual settings. While some find it elegant enough for formal occasions, the 'powder' element and lack of overt sensuality might limit its date night appeal. Definitely not for sport.

Hypnotic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Princess Oud EDP
Hypnotic EDP
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