Dupe Pair
85%
Very Similar
Royal Princess Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Princess Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Sovereign Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Sovereign Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Princess Oud
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 - Sovereign Wood
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Royal Princess Oud - a powdery fragrance led by Violet, Rose, Bergamot, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 8%
Floral 45% 32%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 6% 3%
Sweet 23% 25%
Warm 1% 10%
Woody 9% 21%
Earthy 19% 16%
Animalic 2% 7%
Fresh 13% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Princess Oud EdP
Sovereign Wood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 28%
Violet 36% vs 37%
Rose 26% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 27%
Jasmine 21% vs 18%
Vanilla 17% vs 22%
Only in Royal Princess Oud
Iris 29%
Only in Sovereign Wood
Orris 31%

Accords

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

Performance

Royal Princess Oud Sovereign Wood
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.

Sovereign Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the powdery, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
90%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Floral, Woody accords and Violet, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Princess Oud
Sovereign Wood
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