Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Royal Oud
Royal Oud by Creed (2011) is built around Lemon, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cedar. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« A polished oud softened by cedar and angelica: precious wood, understated. »
- 1
Guerlain · 2005
Angélique Noire
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Angelica Root, Cedar. What differs: Angelica, Pear, Jasmine.
- 2
Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Galbanum, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon. Positioned as Masculine.
- 3
Jacomo · 1978
Silences
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Sandalwood. What differs: Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Iris. Positioned as Feminine.
- 4
Parfums de Marly · 2009
Shagya
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Oud, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Lime, Geranium, Vetiver. Positioned as Masculine.
- 5
Reminiscence · 2013
Oud
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Oud, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Cardamom, Saffron, Rose.
- 6
Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011
Precious Oud
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Oud, Sandalwood. What differs: Iris, Tuberose, Jasmine.
- 7
Acqua di Parma · 2012
Colonia Oud
Shared notes: Bergamot, Oud, Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Orange, Coriander, Amyris.
- 8
Sisley · 2011
Eau d'Ikar
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Galbanum, Sandalwood. What differs: Bitter Orange, Carrot Seed, Lentisk. Positioned as Masculine.
- 9
Nishane · 2019
Ani
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Ginger, Cardamom, Lavender.
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Parfums de Marly · 2020
Pegasus Exclusif
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Oud, Sandalwood. What differs: Cardamom, Heliotrope, Almond. Positioned as Masculine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Royal Oud?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Angélique Noire by Guerlain is the closest: it shares 3 notes with Royal Oud, including Pink Pepper, Angelica Root, Cedar.
What is an alternative to Royal Oud from another house?
Angélique Noire (Guerlain, 2005) picks up Pink Pepper, Angelica Root, Cedar in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.