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Royal Water Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Water EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
1997 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Forest For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Forest For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Water EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Forest For Men EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Abercrombie & Fitch Woods - a citrus fragrance led by Citrus, with aromatic 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

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Water EDP
Forest For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 38% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 60% vs 46%
Only in Royal Water
Cedar 40%
Only in Forest For Men
Vetiver 53%

Accords

Royal Water Forest For Men
100%
Citrus
90%
68%
Aromatic
78%
69%
Fresh
Woody
66%
64%
Musky
54%
58%
Green
50%
Herbal
48%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
90%
Aromatic shared
68%
78%
69%
66%
Musky shared
64%
54%
58%
50%
48%

Performance

Royal Water Forest For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Water

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

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.

Forest For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Water EDP
Forest For Men EDP
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