89%
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Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Skin
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2002 Year -
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Royale Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Royale Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Skin
This discontinued gem is a true crowd-pleaser, perpetually missed by its devotees who hail it as a unique, versatile, 'second skin' scent that garners endless compliments. A few find it too green or 'aftershave-y', but for most, it's liquid gold.
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Our Verdict - Royale Blue
If you're after a fresh, aquatic vibe without breaking the bank, Royale Blue delivers. It's a solid dupe for Davidoff's Cool Water, offering a clean, 'out of the shower' scent that's surprisingly versatile. Don't let the 'for women' tag fool you; this leans comfortably unisex.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 8%
Floral 25% 24%
Fruity 10% 9%
Green 11% 13%
Sweet 14% 14%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 20% 15%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 19% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Skin EdP
Royale Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 23% vs 24%
Rose 22% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 18%
Cedar 27% vs 22%
Patchouli 20% vs 24%
Only in Skin
Oakmoss 24%
Only in Royale Blue
Vetiver 20% Amber 15%

Accords

Skin Royale Blue
100%
Citrus
65%
Aromatic
100%
94%
Woody
81%
77%
Fruity
50%
66%
Green
76%
Marine
70%
69%
Ozonic
68%
Musky
62%
Aquatic
52%
60%
Fresh
50%
57%
Powdery
Patchouli
56%
54%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
65%
100%
Woody shared
94%
81%
Fruity shared
77%
50%
Green shared
66%
76%
70%
69%
68%
Aquatic shared
62%
52%
Fresh shared
60%
50%
57%
56%
54%

Performance

Skin Royale Blue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Skin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and citrusy profile makes it highly appropriate for office and casual wear, despite some mentions of good projection. The 'second skin' quality and sensual drydown also lend it well to date nights, though its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal settings.

Royale Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and aquatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear, sports, and even a less formal office environment. While it won't be your first choice for black-tie events, it's pleasant enough for a laid-back date, especially in warmer weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Green, Citrus accords and Rose, Peach notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Skin
Royale Blue
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