89%
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Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Paragon
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2023 Year 2023
£ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Paragon
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 - It's Essential
This is a solid, mass-appealing freshie that punches well above its weight class. A divisive opening quickly gives way to a sophisticated, versatile scent that’s an absolute steal for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 22%
Floral 30% 24%
Fruity 9% 10%
Green 12% 8%
Sweet 19% 21%
Warm 13% 12%
Woody 11% 10%
Earthy 7% 3%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 19% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Paragon EdP
It's Essential EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Geranium 40% vs 37%
Jasmine 30% vs 18%
Only in Royal Paragon
Violet 29%
Only in It's Essential
Lavender 24% Magnolia 20%

Accords

Royal Paragon It's Essential
100%
Woody
60%
67%
Citrus
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy
92%
95%
Warm Spicy
50%
83%
Aromatic
77%
70%
Vanilla
65%
Fruity
48%
Sweet
62%
61%
Powdery
58%
Lavender
49%
Floral
52%
51%
Fresh
Herbal
49%
Woody shared
100%
60%
Citrus shared
67%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
92%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
50%
Aromatic shared
83%
77%
70%
Fruity shared
65%
48%
62%
61%
Lavender shared
58%
49%
52%
51%
49%

Performance

Royal Paragon It's Essential
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Paragon

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.

It's Essential

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 moderate projection and fresh, clean profile make it highly suitable for the office and casual wear, with many reviewers explicitly recommending it for daily use and work environments. While generally versatile, its fresh character pushes it slightly into warmer weather and less formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Paragon
It's Essential
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