Al Wataniah 2025

Royal Oak II

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Opens warm and resinous with Tobacco, Tea, and Bergamot settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Tonka Bean and Spices over a deep, enveloping base of Vanilla, Amber, and Woody Notes.

The bloodline

Side EffectInitio Parfums PrivésLoose

This bottle carries the Side Effect DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

tobaccovanillatonka bean

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Side Effect by Initio Parfums Privés. Safe to own both.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
office
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Royal Oak II bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmAromaticGourmandSweetBalsamicBitterCitrusDry

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2025

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
Vanilla
Vanilla
Amber
Amber
Woody Notes
Woody Notes

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Royal Oak II is widely considered inspired by Bvlgari Le Gemme Onekh / Initio Side Effect, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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