Royal Dubai
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice
Votes lean masculine
237 ratings
From your scent profile
The Nose Behind Royal Dubai is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.
How does it perform?
From 205 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
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.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
CreamyWhat does Royal Dubai smell like?
Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out perfume. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Some read it as masculine and others as feminine, with a slight lean towards masculine.
It opens with black pepper, cinnamon and ylang-ylang, so the spice comes first. The heart brings Atlas cedar, plum, patchouli and violet, adding a fruity, floral softness. The base of woods, sweet notes and musk settles into a gourmand, creamy and woody warmth.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Black pepper
- Cinnamon
- Ylang-ylang
First hours
- Atlas cedar
- Plum
- Patchouli
Towards evening
- Woods
- Sweet notes
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Autumn
- 38%Winter
- 18%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening29%
- Nighttime28%
- Casual23%
- Office12%
- Daytime8%
Least picked for daytime.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026