How it smells
The first thing you smell is lemon and cinnamon. The heart brings black pepper and elemi. On the skin it settles into amber and vanilla. Overall it smells warm spicy and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Le Royal notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Alexandre J Le Royal EDP
Le Royal EDP is made by Alexandre J. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Le Royal: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Rayhaan Terra has more depth.
What Le Royal costs
The usual price in Europe is about €200. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Najdia and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men but less than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and aromatic smells and notes like black pepper and amber. Less obvious notes include cardamom, cedar and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Lattafa Najdia is a better fit.
Other Alexandre J perfumes
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Rania J Ambre Loup 1, Zafeer Oud Vanille and Ajmal Evoke Midnight Edition.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lattafa Najdia and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
If you like Le Royal, try these
Similar picks to try: Rayhaan Terra (6 shared notes), Lattafa Najdia (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (6 shared notes) and Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Le Royal last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear Le Royal?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.