Royalty

I LOVE Oud fragrances. I didn't think I would, and the initial smell can be somewhat unpleasant, but they perform beautifully on my skin and create this depth of fragrance that others can't really match. I haven't smelled Royal Oud, but honestly, as good as this smells, I don't need to. Edit 9/27/21: Got a chance to smell Royal Oud at my local Nordstrom recently, and this is a good enough replacement for the general public. There's some freshness in the Creed original that this one doesn't quite get, but the longevity is better and as far as the dry down/opening is, it's close enough and anybody who isn't a complete fraghead would enjoy smelling this on you.

Fresh, acid citruses mixes with a spicy oud and dry cedar wood with a distinct musky note on my skin. A little bit of resinous galbanum hints in between and the pink pepper adds a fresh spicy tone, especially in the first part of this fragrances life. This is a fragrance that immediately contends for the spot of signature scent for me. It’s fresh enough to go in the office, it’s spicy and musky enough to be a date-frag and it’s versatile enough to go all year round. At least that’s my first impressions of it. I haven’t had time to try all season and all occasion yet. I had an instant love affair with this one on my skin

Bright, juicy citrus with tobacco and woods. Very versatile and can be worn in any situation or season. Bottle worthy and one of my favorites from AF.

Close enough, half the price - damn good.

bought this because i really do love royal Oud its one of my top 5 IMO. and i needed something to wear for work. Cheap, Good Scent & Performance was my goal since i really do want too wearing expensive Niche Frags to work BUT in my working environment that would be a expensive waste. Enter: Royalty. paid $42 for a 60ML of this juice. i can definitely smell its got that Royal Oud DNA. but its not quite their. id call it maybe 75% similar. the notes of citrus are a bit to strong & stay too long. the woods aren't giving me that rich creamy vibe. its still a Very good scent that's got some great performance. but i wouldn't go as far as to call this a suitable replacement for Royal Oud Lovers.