Pink PepperOpens with
CedarHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Creed · Sold as unisex
Royal Oud
The quiet luxury of a well-appointed study, where cedarwood and musk create an enveloping cocoon of comfort and refinement.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Royal OudLuxury · $250+
63%Similar accords, often for less50 Years Rose Oud · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Royal Oud by Creed was launched in 2011 and created by Olivier Creed and Julien Rasquinet. This fragrance is an oriental fougère that challenges the very essence of its name, often criticized for lacking a pronounced oud character, instead offering a refined blend of cedar and woody notes. The composition opens with pink pepper and lemon, giving way to a heart of angelica and galbanum before settling into a base of sandalwood, agarwood (oud), and musk. Despite its name, Royal Oud is more about creating an accessible oud experience for Western noses, avoiding the aggressive or medicinal qualities often associated with traditional oud.
Royal Oud is best applied in small doses; the woody base notes slowly reveal themselves over time. It's particularly effective during cooler months when the warmth of sandalwood and agarwood feels most comforting.
Fig. 01 — Royal Oud, Creed
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Julien Rasquinet
Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport.
Co-created with Olivier Creed
Designer Creed
More from the house · founded 1760 · United Kingdom
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 8%.