Creed 2011 EDP

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Royal Oud

by Olivier Creed , Julien Rasquinet

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Creed Royal Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Olivier Creed and Julien Rasquinet. Royal Oud opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Angelica, Cedar, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Creed's Royal Oud carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Royal Oud by Creed is a sophisticated woody scent that whispers 'old money' rather than shouting, making it a firm favourite for those who want elegance without the typical 'oud beast'. Some find it utterly captivating, while others believe its performance doesn't justify the price - you decide.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Woody
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Royal Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined woody and musky profile, combined with generally moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for office and formal wear. While elegant, its subtle nature means it can be dressed down for casual occasions, yet it lacks the freshness for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a zesty, bright burst of lemon and bergamot, sharpened by a distinct pink pepper tingle. This quickly transitions into a refined heart of clean cedar and green galbanum, creating a smooth, almost herbaceous woodiness. The base gently settles with creamy sandalwood, subtle musk, and a whisper of sophisticated oud, crafting a scent that's more about polished woods than any animalic barnyard. It's a clean, dry, and elegantly balanced woody composition.

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