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Royal Arms Diamond Edition

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Floris London Royal Arms Diamond Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Royal Arms Diamond Edition opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Floris London's Royal Arms Diamond Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive floral bouquet; some find it a gorgeous, powdery violet-rose delight, others just ‘old-lady’ stage makeup. It's a proper British country garden in a bottle, if a bit fleeting.
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  • Classic
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Fresh
Royal Arms Diamond Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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
Also Works:
Fall

Built on powdery, violet floral and rose - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its strong powdery floral character, this leans towards more traditional or formal settings. Its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for an office, while a shorter longevity means it's less suited for all-day wear.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

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About

Royal Arms Diamond Edition opens with a subtle green freshness from violet leaf, underscored by bright citrus. The heart is a deeply floral blend where powdery iris and sweet violet play off a classic rose, warmed by jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base offers a soft landing with a barely-there patchouli, elegant musk, and a whisper of ambergris and vanilla, leaving a refined, powdery trail.