Royal Desire
Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis
100 ratings
From your scent profile
Christina Aguilera Royal Desire opens with blackcurrant, yuzu and marshmallow, a sweet, fruity women's scent that softens into a floral heart; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 64 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
Only 39% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Woody
- Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Woody
PowderyWhat does Royal Desire smell like?
Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly soon. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. About half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern.
The opening pairs the tart freshness of blackcurrant and yuzu with the gourmand sweetness of marshmallow. In the heart, honeysuckle, lily, iris and rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, cedar and sandalwood leaves a calm, woody floor.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blackcurrant
- Yuzu
- Marshmallow
First hours
- Honeysuckle
- Lily
- Iris
Towards evening
- Musk
- Cedar
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 25%Autumn
- 24%Summer
- 18%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual26%
- Daytime25%
- Nighttime16%
- Office16%
- Evening13%
Least picked for evenings.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026