Royal Rose Aoud

Name: Royal Rose Aoud Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Brand: M. Micallef

M. Micallef · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2012

≈ $150 · 100ml · approx. retail

Royal Rose Aoud pairs a saffron-tinted black currant opening with a rose-and-oud heart over musky sandalwood and patchouli, a dense oriental floral aimed at the Middle Eastern-influenced niche market.

Rose Oud Musky Sandalwood Patchouli Warm Spicy

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Blackcurrant (Cassis)Saffron

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Rose Oud (Agarwood)

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

White Musk Sandalwood Patchouli

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Jean-Claude Astier

19 in collection

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