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Royal Spice

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Perfume Parlour Royal Spice is an Eau de Parfum. Royal Spice opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Rose and Frankincense. Perfume Parlour's Royal Spice carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Octavian Electimuss_ - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Inviting
  • Romantic
£14.00 at Perfume Parlour 30ml Check prices ↓
Royal Spice Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Octavian by Electimuss
91%
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Octavian the original Royal Spice inspired by

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.

Notes

Top

SaffronSaffron

Heart

Pink PepperPink Pepper

Base

RoseRoseFrankincenseFrankincense

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Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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 Spice is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Octavian Electimuss_. It opens with Saffron, leads into a heart of Pink Pepper, and dries down to Rose, Frankincense. The overall character is warm spicy with floral and smoky facets. It is a lighter, more linear interpretation than the original - less of the expensive nuance, but the headline accord comes through clearly for casual everyday wear.

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