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Royal Water

by Olivier Creed

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Creed Royal Water is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997, created by Olivier Creed. Royal Water opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Cumin, Allspice, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Creed's Royal Water carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and distinctive, Royal Water is a zesty, herbal, old-school blast from the past. Some call it refined and masterful, others smell a dated bar of soap. Either way, it's understated luxury with performance that won't shout.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
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Royal Water 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and moderately projecting nature makes it ideal for professional settings, with many reviewers praising it as a 'gentleman's scent' for the office. It's versatile enough for casual wear in warmer months but the 'old-school' vibe might not suit every informal gathering. While sophisticated, it lacks the boldness some look for in a date or formal scent.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcool (Alcohol), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Aqua (Water), Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Eugenol, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Farnesol

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of lemon verbena and bright citruses - imagine a zesty gin and tonic or sparkling lemonade. This quickly blends into a green, aromatic heart where basil and allspice provide a fresh, almost medicinal herbal edge, often interpreted as juniper or mint. The dry down settles into a clean, musky base with a hint of cedar, often evoking a 'salty sea breeze' or expensive soapy cleanliness.

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Where to buy

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