What's the difference between Great Jones and Royal Oud?+
Great Jones is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2003) dominated by Citrus accords. Royal Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Creed (2011) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Woody, Aromatic, Musky.
Which is better, Great Jones or Royal Oud?+
By community rating, Great Jones scores 4.24/5 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 Great Jones and Royal Oud smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Royal Oud: Royal Oud is a polarizing fragrance that impresses with its refined cedar-and-wood profile and receives genuine compliments, but frustrates many with its weak sillage, misleading name (minimal actual oud), and Creed's notorious batch inconsistency.
Which lasts longer, Great Jones 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 Great Jones vs Royal Oud?+
Great Jones scores highest for spring wear; Royal Oud scores highest for fall wear. Great Jones leans daytime, Royal Oud leans evening.
