Creed Royal Water Parfum bottle Creed Royal Water
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1997 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Mandarin Basil Eau de Toilette bottle Mandarin Basil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Creed Royal Water
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.
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Our Verdict - Mandarin Basil
A refreshing blend perfect for casual days and warm weather, Mandarin Basil offers a crisp, citrusy experience without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 29%
Floral 3% 12%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 21% 20%
Sweet 5% 13%
Warm 5% 6%
Woody 8% 1%
Earthy 2% 0%
Animalic 25% 25%
Fresh 39% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Creed Royal Water EdP
Mandarin Basil EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 27%
Lemon 35% vs 22%
Mandarin 10% vs 50%
Only in Creed Royal Water
Lemon Verbena 15%
Shared Notes
Basil 26% vs 72%
Only in Creed Royal Water
Mint 40% Juniper 33%
Only in Mandarin Basil
Orange Blossom 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 54% vs 100%
Only in Creed Royal Water
Ambergris 45%

Accords

Creed Royal Water Mandarin Basil
90%
Citrus
90%
70%
Fresh
70%
60%
Herbal
70%
50%
Musky
40%
Animalic
Floral
40%
Citrus shared
90%
90%
Fresh shared
70%
70%
Herbal shared
60%
70%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

Creed Royal Water Mandarin Basil
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Creed Royal Water

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh accords make it versatile for office and casual settings, though less suited for formal or sporty events.

Mandarin Basil

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Mandarin Basil's fresh and citrusy notes make it ideal for warmer seasons like spring and summer. Its lighter, invigorating composition does not suit the colder months as well.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

The fragrance's light and fresh nature is versatile for casual wear and suitable for office settings without being overpowering. Its understated character makes it less ideal for formal events but refreshing for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
86%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh, Herbal accords and Bergamot, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Creed Royal Water
Mandarin Basil
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