Royalty

Royalty is presented by Alexandria UK as a standalone house composition rather than a clone of a named original, built around a dark agarwood (oud) core softened by fresh citrus and a spark of pink pepper. The opening is bright and slightly sharp, giving way fairly quickly to the woody, resinous oud that dominates the rest of the wear, warmed by a touch of amber in the base. As a budget-tier original blend it's a fairly linear composition - the transition from the fresh top to the heavy woody base happens without much of a middle act, so it reads as two distinct phases rather than a slow evolution. That said, the oud used here is smoother and less medicinal than some cheaper oud accords, which helps it feel more wearable day to day. Performance is solid, with good projection in the first couple of hours settling into a warm, woody skin scent. A reasonable option for anyone wanting an accessible entry into citrus-oud territory without a specific dupe target in mind.