Knightsbridge

Bought this blind as decided to take the risk. I'd only done this once before with 'Bandit' and regretted it. Thankfully I can say that's not the case with this beauty. Absolutely stunning. Has a really classic yet modern feel to it. The rose is prominent at the start with a warm spicy background. It develops into a warm, balmy concoction that pleases my nose. Surprisingly it's mildly reminiscent of 'Calypso' but much more rich and slightly more masculine. I'm a man who is more than happy to wear a 'woman's' perfume(I hate the labels, if it smells nice I say wear it), but with this I feel there is finally a woody, balmy floral that most men could wear. Very happy with this one. Of all my RP fragrances, fracas remains No.1 with Visa a close second, and Knightsbridge has definitely become No.3.

I was in London for holidays last summer, passed-by Harrod`s in the morning, went in and asked for two sprays of Knightsbridge: at first I felt owerwhelmed by the rose and thought "hmm, this is too feminine for me...". Went hanging around all day, smelled my wrist all the time and the drydown was sooo pleasant: when the boost of the rose fades what remains on your skin is one of the most delicate and elegant scents I could try. Guess what? I passed-by again in the evening and I got my bottle! Now it`s part of my top-10 rotation and nobody smells like me when I wear it...

Maybe the closest to how a pale blue bearded iris flower smells. It is perfection in a bottle, subtle yet spicy. It's the sandal and the nutmeg, they say - I do not know, all I know is that is creamy and fresh in the same time. It is the perfect signature perfume. It smells of highlife, intimate but persistent, a bit flowery but not very, powdery but also zesty, it has a bit of everything in such perfect proportion. On the drydown it reminds me of a basketful of crispy apples. May I say 'perfect' one more time, please?

I can clearly detect the orris and the sandalwood which reminds me of Tiffany for Men. But this is a hundred times better, on par with Roja in terms of quality. There is a roundness, a smoothness that only top notch perfumes can produce. But it is not just orris and sandalwood, at times you can detect chocolate (tonka), rose, boozy vanilla. It is just flippin' fantastic!

Stunning scent! It has very classy floral undertones (creamy jasmine and rose) mixed with a modern gourmand note - sweet and toasted tonka beans. Lovely! It’s very elegant yet quite bold. I can definitely smell some white floral notes here (even though they’re not listed). Also for me it’s quite sexy and somewhat mature.

The perfect balance between leather, rose, iris (orris) and tonka beans that add a vanilla undertone. It's powdery, creamy, dewy, has a hint of freshness (maybe from the rose?) and the leather adds some light smokiness. Love this 5/5!!!!

This is soooo smooth, so beautiful with the rose, sandalwood and orris and completely signature worthy. Every time I wear this, I think about selling all my perfumes and keeping just this one! It lasts for hours too. Full bottle worthy.

Oh wow I'm actually impressed by this one and it's my favorite of the brand! If you get a chance make sure to try it out

Knightsbridge is all about Orris from beginning to end. A superbly smooth & balsamic experience with nuances of rose & tonka. An elegant & distinctive perfume for discerning individuals. Great longevity & discrete sillage. Thumbs up!

Stunning! It's creamy iris ,woody, rosy but not too much, a touch animalic and a really pleasurable wear. It's vintage with a modern twist, unisex and certainly full bottle worthy, love it.

Smells like an old scent, highly vintage expensive. It takes you to the 40s I’d say.

Sweet syrupy rose, some orris, and a very synthetic smelling vanilla with a hint of nutty tonka. Where's the leather? I found this one a disappointing stew of people's favorite sweet notes. And it was way too sweet for me. Nothing nuanced or distinct to me and I feel like it needed some aeration. To me it was like drinking the soda syrup without adding the soda water. I got caught up in all the hype and was pretty disappointed, found it cloying, and had to scrub it off. It is also very tenacious I found out. Lasted through a scrub and a shower!

To my nose Knightsbridge is a celebration of Orris, Tonka and Sandalwood. On application I get a distinct chocolate note that gradually reveals the buttery qualities of the orris and a very smooth Sandalwood. I don't get any Rose at all and if there is leather here it very light and more a suede than leather. From start to finish this is smooth, warming and incredibly moreish, almost gourmand. Knightsbridge is beautiful and comforting, wrapping the wearer in a blanket of what seems like soft balsamic notes, that while tenacious rock gently. The Tonka has a superb vanilla aspect with very soft almond notes that give the impression of baked goods such as Madeleines mixed with Dragees. The sweetness is subtle but ever present. It took me a good few wearings to actually appreciate and fall in love with Knightsbridge, but when I did I fell in love completely. The longevity is about 6 to 7 hours on my skin and the silage respectable but not in your face. For lovers of Orris and Tonka this is well worth seeking out. Superb creation by Aurélien Guichard.

A smooth, creamy, mildly spicy blend of orris, rose, and tonka that is pleasant if not altogether unique or exciting. I was extremely excited to try this one, I guess due in part to the exclusivity, and being a lover of the main notes of rose, orris, and tonka. I unfortunately don't get the lipsticky orris that other reviewers have noted, nor the beastly longevity, though as usual this could be a consequence of my perfume eating skin. It reminds me particularly of three other fragrances - Dior's Feve Delicieuse, Guerlain Tonka Imperiale, and Robert Piguet's own V. Intense, with a big dollop of rose. Is this a fragrance profile I enjoy? Definitely. But are there fragrances with the same or similar profile out there that are more readily available, priced more affordably, and with superior performance? In my opinion, definitely. Still, if you can find a sample, or have the opportunity to sample it in Harrods, it's worth a try. 6/10

I purchased this as a gift set back in 2016, which contained a 100 mL and 30 mL bottle. I was drawn to this scent because it was unlike anything I’d smelt before. A true fragrant spice bomb. To me, it smelled like cardamom, nutmeg and tonka. I was mesmerised by its light-hearted, yet intoxicating aroma. However, I found that it did not project well on my skin, or clothes but that didn’t matter because I loved the fragrance. 7 years have passed since I last sprayed it until today, when I decided to reach for it and my oh my, the nostalgia that erupted. My bottles are running quite low, so I went straight to the Harrods website to grab a 10 mL travel spray because I want this to be one of my main scents for Winter. Price inflation is crazy, a 100 mL bottle is £245 in 2024. I paid around £190 for the gift set in 2016! I hope that it hasn’t been reformulated since...

Scent - tonka & vanilla cognac on a thick rose jam fragrant coaster. Season/Time of Day - I prefer to use this one in the colder months, day or night. Projection - I did get noticed, it garners compliments. Longevity - I get 24hrs consistently. #8