Paris Corner 2021

Ministry of Oud Oud Royal

WoodyMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens with Pink Pepper, Bergamot, and Lemon lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Cedar, Angelica, and Galbanum over a dry, grounded base of Sandalwood, Musk, and Oud.

The bloodline

Royal OudCreedModerate

This bottle carries the Royal Oud DNA. Shares 6 notes with the original.

cedarpink pepperlemonsandalwoodagarwood oudmusk

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Royal Oud by Creed but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
office
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Ministry of Oud Oud Royal bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshCitrusBalsamicGreenWoodyAnimalicAromaticBitter

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2021

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Ministry of Oud Oud Royal is widely considered inspired by Creed Royal Oud, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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