La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Cologne Royale

Cologne Royale is one of the most interesting citrus fragrances I've ever sniffed. Somehow for a citrus based fragrance it's not at all sharp and gives me something new that I've not come across before, just as I thought I would never be wowed by a niche citrus ever again. The reason I mention the niche factor is because (rightly or wrongly some might think) I can't always justify the expenditure as there's something inherently cheap about citrus scents to my perception. This however is magic to me...really good the mixture of mint freshness and a slight green and floral element which is perfectly realised. Something about this feels old but not dated like something gentlemen would use throughout history...and apparently that was the intention. Not a typical bergamot or lemon/lime scent it's so perfectly blended that for me a new accord is created, at least something I've never come across it's unlike other neroli/citrus or fruity musks I've tried, Cologne Royal smells really great! I can't say about longevity without giving it a proper trial but I was assured that it's 'cologne' in name only and is EDP concentration. I instantly liked this fragrance and after a few more tries I might even add it to my collection a perfect summer juice. This is providing it has good longevity to justify the price.

Just purchased 125ml. I've had a sample since last fall. I liked it, but didn't want to purchase. Each time I used it, I liked it more. My favorite cologne is Guerlain Imperiale. I also wear Royall Bay Rhum or Royall Lyme. For each the longevity factor differs. But, I still like 'em. On me, unlike the others, Cologne Royale responds to heat and humidity. That's interesting to me. Maybe it's the sandalwood essence base note which does it. Maybe it's there holding up the bergamot and mint ... dunno. In any case, I'm happy to have it to choose from.

Quality! Cystal clear. Crisp and fresh. Right amount of sweet and sour. Enough floral. Beautifully uplifting. Very linear and "boring" as there is no development. Guerlain's classic Cologne is still much much better!

Clean, Happy, and neat I like it, has similiar performance to Chanel Homme Sport Projection is a bit soft

Better than bergamote 22, and cheaper as well. It’s definitely an eau de parfum citrus!