TangerineOpens with
JasmineHeart
LeatherDries down to
Olivier CreedThe nose · 54 fragrances · also made Royal Oud (2011)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Creed · Sold as unisex
Royal Delight
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, with notes of tangerine and jasmine mingling in a cozy café.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Royal DelightLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessLes Creations de Monsieur Dior Diorling · DiorPremium tier, $100–250 · shares bergamot, jasmine and leather8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Royal Delight by Creed was launched in 1993 and crafted by Olivier Creed. This unisex fragrance balances a bright citrus-aromatic opening with the depth of leather and animalic notes, creating an intricate harmony between freshness and warmth. Tangerine and bergamot set the stage for a floral heart that includes jasmine and violet, adding layers of complexity. The base notes of ambergris and powdery musk ground the composition, evoking a sense of refined elegance.
Royal Delight has a strong presence from the start, so one to two sprays are enough. The citrus top notes fade within an hour but leave space for the leather and ambergris base to take center stage. Best worn during cooler evenings or indoors where its warmth can be appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Royal Delight, Creed
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Olivier Creed
The dynasty continuesOlivier Creed is the sixth-generation master perfumer of the House of Creed, the legendary Parisian fragrance house founded in 1760.
“Every generation feels fortunate to have this particular skill, the skill of comprehending and practicing the art and science of making fragrance. It is an innate ability.”
Olivier Creed · CaFleureBon, June 2010
Designer Creed
More from the house · founded 1760 · United Kingdom
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The originalRoyal DelightCreed · Luxury · $250+Dior · 2012Les Creations de Monsieur Dior DiorlingShares Bergamot, Jasmine and Leather$100–250★ 4.05 (186)45%Match
Zara · 2019Cool HeightsShares Bergamot, Violet and Leatherunder $40★ 4.21 (112)42%Match
Nina Ricci · 1946Coeur JoieShares Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet$40–100★ 4.51 (76)46%Match
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 17%.