How it smells
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange. The heart brings Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose. On the skin it settles into patchouli and amber. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Le Parfum 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 Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal EDP
Le Parfum Royal EDP is made by Elie Saab. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Elie Saab perfumes worth knowing
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Girl Of Now, Variety and Le Parfum.
What Le Parfum Royal costs
The usual price in Europe is about €101. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Best season for Le Parfum Royal
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Dior Miss Dior Le Parfum and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady. Base notes like patchouli and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like Turkish rose and patchouli. Less obvious notes include neroli and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Le Parfum Royal dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Miss Dior Le Parfum (6 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (5 shared notes) and Reminiscence Patchouli (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Miss Dior Le Parfum starts from €45.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Le Parfum Royal to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.
When did Le Parfum Royal come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.