Royall Spyce

This is my third acquisition of Royall Lyme of Bermuda fragrances. My very first was Royall Lyme, followed by Royal Muske. The Spyce is the third that was also originated in the early days of this brand. Aside from Bayrhum, all of the others came later (I'm not sure if ownership had already transitioned to the Clarecastle Group). Royall Spyce has two incarnations, pre and post-Clarecastle. I've obtained the earlier one. Well, I have to say that at first I found this cologne a bit odd. A weird concoction of notes at first sampling. I was certainly expecting a spice bouquet, but not quite like this. There's a definite forward presence of clove and bay leaves, with pepper and lime behind. It's not sweet or sour, but perhaps a little bitter. It's definitely a Caribbean spice mix and not Oriental. It is strong at first, rather pungent. But it dries down in fairly short order, remaining closer to the skin. In comparison to my other Royall Lyme fragrances, it is a few notches behind Muske for sillage and longevity. It's warm and spicy, so I can see this as an autumn/winter fragrance... which perplexes me as many have selected "summer" as a season to wear it. I do like it and I'm not disappointed that I bought it. But will I use it much? YES! Not only do I like it now, I love it. This smells delightful, once you're familiar with it. At first impression you'd think it would only be useful in the cooler months, but honestly I think it can be worn year 'round. I have to admit I'm curious about the reformulation, as to how different it is. I'll have to make a point of sampling it, if I can find a place that has it (I'd heard some Whole Foods markets sell this brand).

Royall Spyce Royall Fragrances .. I was introduced to Royall Spyce by a co-worker. I thought, "what smelled so good in here" so I sniffed around until I found the source. Clove dominates other spices. The fragrance is scrumptious, well-balanced, warm, et polite. What more can you ask for in a gentleman (except for intelligence, honesty, liability, sensibility, good sense of humor, and etc .... hehehehe). It was conconcted over 5 decades ago and yet nothing about it is old fashioned. Earned B+ for projection and power. A perfect winter scent for all genders. Calorie-free dessert in a bottle. ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

this is the sort of all-purpose lotion that one loves to slosh around furiously. decidedly grandpa-vibes.

As strange as this initial comment may be Royall Spyce's advertising as an all purpose lotion (functioning as a cologne/aftershave/lotion) I never understood.It was a warm and spicy cologne that lasted well.Not soothing to one's skin as an aftershave from my experience.I'm not a 'lotion' man but the heavy clove scent and spicy character of Royall would be no different than if you bathed in a cologne.Couldn't wear this stuff while harvesting crops or mowing.The sun beaming down on you and the heat combined Royalle Spyce was cloying.But in the fall and winter it's just wonderful.With that being said that was the made in Bermuda bottle,the currently made USA offering it's almost backwards.Still smells great but it's watered down a little so it doesn't last as long as a cologne...maybe 2 hours.Lighter color in the bottle than the Bermuda made from my perspective.As an aftershave yes it is somewhat soothing.Still potent enough it should not be a body lotion.My advice would be to try a tester or sample a friends Royall Spyce(USA) to see if you like it or not especially as-is putting past tense reputation of the Bermuda days aside.

Because of the cloves in it, this reminds me of Winter around the holidays. It smells very natural.