Is Oil Perfumery Creed Royal Water a dupe of Creed Royal Water?
Royal Water EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1997 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Creed Royal Water Oil
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Royal Water
- Creed Royal Water
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and distinctive, Royal Water is a zesty, herbal, old-school blast from the past. Some call it refined and masterful, others smell a dated bar of soap. Either way, it's understated luxury with performance that won't shout.
Royal Water captures a refreshing yet luxurious vibe with its blend of citrus and herbal notes. Ideal for those seeking a crisp and modern scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and moderately projecting nature makes it ideal for professional settings, with many reviewers praising it as a 'gentleman's scent' for the office. It's versatile enough for casual wear in warmer months but the 'old-school' vibe might not suit every informal gathering. While sophisticated, it lacks the boldness some look for in a date or formal scent.
Seasons
The fresh citrus and minty notes make this fragrance well-suited for the warmer months of spring and summer. It is less suited to winter due to its lighter accords.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh accords make it versatile for office and casual settings, though less suited for formal or sporty events.
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 5 of its 9 notes, including Basil, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot
Adds ambergris and juniper, drops allspice and cedar
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