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Score

88/100

Creed

Royal Oud EDP

2011

“Oud for people who appreciate oud but don't need to announce it from across the room.”

Royal Oud

woody

musky

powdery

Olivier Creed's 2011 launch — Creed's mainstream-accessible oud, positioned as a refined alternative to the heavier Middle Eastern oud category. A clean woody-oud unisex fragrance with pink pepper, lemon, and Sicilian bergamot at the top, a cedar-angelica-galbanum heart, and a sandalwood-oud-musk base. Performs balanced across fall and winter, 8-10 hours with moderate-to-strong projection.

The take

What works

●Western oud interpretation — refined, not medicinal
●Cedar brightens what could be a heavy formula
●Versatile for a Creed oud entry

Trade-offs

●Oud is subtle — may disappoint hardcore oud fans
●Expensive even by Creed standards

Notes

Top

Pink Pepper Lemon

Lemon

Sicilian Bergamot

Mid

Cedar

Angelica

Galbanum

Base

Sandalwood

Agarwood (Oud) Musk

Musk

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

When to wear

Spring72%

Summer29%

Fall100%

Winter91%

Day76%

Night88%

Occasions

Date nightSpecial occasionOfficeCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

$415–$590Fair value

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Royal Oud last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Royal Oud?

Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, special occasion, office.

Is Royal Oud worth it?

At $415–$590, yes for this tier. Western oud interpretation — refined, not medicinal. Cedar brightens what could be a heavy formula.

Details

Perfumer: Olivier Creed