95%
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Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Paragon
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
£ Price Tier £
Leyden Eau de Parfum bottle Leyden

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum
Divisive and a little cloying for some, this budget-friendly scent will have you smelling like a spicy apple pie, if you can get past the rough opening and let it macerate. For the price, it's a solid contender if you're not after monster projection.
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Our Verdict - Leyden Eau de Parfum
Leyden by Maison Alhambra is a divisive clone that needs time to mature. Some find it a mass-appealing, versatile alternative to more expensive options, whilst others slam its 'watery' opening and poor longevity. If you're after a cheap thrill, be prepared for a bit of a gamble.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 13%
Floral 30% 29%
Fruity 9% 11%
Green 12% 12%
Sweet 19% 17%
Warm 13% 15%
Woody 11% 12%
Earthy 7% 8%
Animalic 1% 2%
Fresh 19% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Paragon EdP
Leyden EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 30% vs 34%
Lavender 26% vs 27%
Bergamot 23% vs 17%
Only in Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum
Tangerine 20%
Only in Leyden Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 20%
Shared Notes
Geranium 40% vs 36%
Jasmine 30% vs 30%
Violet 29% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 18% vs 16%
Cardamom 18% vs 18%
Pepper 14% vs 15%
Sandalwood 14% vs 16%
Patchouli 14% vs 11%
Only in Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 20%
Only in Leyden Eau de Parfum
Amber 21%

Accords

Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum Leyden Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
91%
95%
Fresh Spicy
100%
95%
Warm Spicy
92%
83%
Aromatic
87%
65%
Fruity
74%
Amber
71%
70%
Vanilla
67%
Citrus
61%
Powdery
66%
58%
Lavender
64%
51%
Fresh
61%
Green
52%
Woody shared
100%
91%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
92%
Aromatic shared
83%
87%
Fruity shared
65%
74%
71%
70%
67%
Powdery shared
61%
66%
Lavender shared
58%
64%
Fresh shared
51%
61%
52%

Performance

Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum Leyden Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and sweet, warm spicy profile make it a good fit for date nights and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, though some find it cloying. It's less ideal for formal events or sports, and can work in an office setting if applied lightly.

Leyden Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its versatile and mass-appealing nature makes it suitable for many situations, particularly dates and casual wear. Though some report moderate longevity, the spiced woodiness could be too much for formal settings, and it definitely won't work for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
96%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Lavender, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum
Leyden Eau de Parfum
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