Royal XO

#1447 in my "Tour de Fragrance" Like most everyone I'm a fan of Kilian "Angel's Share", it's flankers, it's dupes, its similars. This is similar but not as gourmand leaning as Angel's Share or Lataffa "Khamrah." Basically, take out the praline note and this is what you have. Not spicy, not ambery, more Etat Libre d'Orange "Frustration", Paris Corner "Farah." For those that want that Kilian's vanillic and nutty vibe without the gourmand sweetness that comes off like Werther's candies. If you tossed in some incense it would be almost identical to Paradis des Sens "Nirvana." A half hour in the nuttiness rules. This IS a moderate scent. I'd respray at lunch. Safe for any environment. Women who wear Angel's Share, or wish they could afford to, will probably want something more gourmand leaning than this, like Khamrah. To me this is dead center unisex, fine for guys, but not business wear. Priced right at under $25. But if you already have something like Angel's Share, Khamrah and any of the dozen other imitators you get nothing new here.

🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢 the moment I sprayed it, I knew something was wrong; it smelled sharp, sour, and strangely animal-like. I waited, hoping it would get better as it dried down, but it only became stronger and more unpleasant. When I wore it outside, even the breeze felt heavy with that smell. My friend sitting next to me in the car asked if something had gone bad. I went home embarrassed and tried to wash it off, but it clung to my skin for hours. That day I learned an important lesson: never judge a perfume by its bottle