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Perfumer
Royal Water
feminine
Created by Olivier Creed
Royal Water by Creed is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Royal Water was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Creed. Top notes are Citruses, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vervain; middle notes are Basil, Allspice and Cumin; base notes are Musk and Cedarwood. Royal Water is a fresh and clean fragrance for the new generation of royals, praised equally by men and women. This invigorating celebration of the spirit opens with a fresh citrus infusion with peppermint, followed by juniper berry and basil. Musk and ambergris form the base.
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Best Season
13%
Win
96%
Spr
100%
Sum
35%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
26%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
1,874 votes
4.08
Love it
80843%
Like it
67636%
OK
1488%
Dislike
21111%
Hate it
312%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 17 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Royal Water receives mixed reviews from the community, with appreciation for its bright, fresh opening and warm-weather performance, but significant concern about its drydown which some find papery, moldy, or dated-smelling. While those who enjoy it praise its elegance and crisp character, several users report it doesn't justify the premium Creed price point due to these off-putting base notes.
Strengths
- Performs well in hot weather and heat
- Bright, fresh, and crisp opening with gin and tonic vibe
- Elegant and refined character
- Evocative vintage/classical aesthetic
Weaknesses
- Develops papery or moldy notes as it dries down
- Can smell like grandmother's bathroom potpourri to some wearers
- Opening promise doesn't always follow through
- Polarizing scent profile with inconsistent personal reactions
Best for
Summer and hot weather wearCasual office fragranceFresh daytime occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
