Royal Oud est un parfum polarisant qui impressionne par son profil raffiné de cèdre et de bois et reçoit de véritables compliments, mais frustre beaucoup par sa faible projection, son nom trompeur (très peu d'oud réel) et l'inconsistance notoire des lots de Creed. Le consensus communautaire suggère de l'essayer en magasin d'abord, car la qualité des échantillons varie considérablement et les attentes personnelles en matière de performance doivent être gérées.
Positif
Rich, classy cedar-forward woody scent with elegant character
Good longevity (4-6 hours) when properly applied
Receives compliments from others, especially in professional settings
Unique dry down with warm spices and creamy sandalwood
Négatif
Misleading name - contains little to no actual oud despite being called Royal Oud
Questions fréquentes
What's the difference between Kalakas and Royal Oud?+
Kalakas is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Perfumist (2018) dominated by Oud accords. Royal Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Creed (2011) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Oud.
By community rating, Kalakas scores 4.67/5 vs Royal Oud at 4.36/5. Royal Oud's standout strength: Rich, classy cedar-forward woody scent with elegant character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Kalakas and Royal Oud smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Royal Oud: Royal Oud est un parfum polarisant qui impressionne par son profil raffiné de cèdre et de bois et reçoit de véritables compliments, mais frustre beaucoup par sa faible projection, son nom trompeur (très peu d'oud réel) et l'inconsistance notoire des lots de Creed.
Which lasts longer, Kalakas or Royal Oud?+
Royal Oud: Good longevity (4-6 hours) when properly applied Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Kalakas vs Royal Oud?+
Kalakas scores highest for winter wear; Royal Oud scores highest for fall wear. Kalakas leans evening, Royal Oud leans evening.
Low sillage and tendency to become a skin scent quickly
Significant batch variation and quality control issues from Creed
Very high price point for performance and versatility
