Oud Royal Clones

"### Is it Worth It? Opulent Oud is a great buy, especially if you're curious about Oud Royal but balk at the price tag. It's a safe, mass-appealing oud fragrance. Perfect for cooler weather, evenings, or formal occasions. Unless you *need* that extra 92% of refinement and natural ingredients, save your money and grab this one. It's a winner. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Lattafa's Opulent Oud aims for Giorgio Armani's Oud Royal, and gets pretty darn close. Right off the bat, you get a blast of saffron—maybe a touch more synthetic-smelling than the original, but it fades quickly. The heart is where it shines: a smooth oud and rose combo. It's not challenging oud; think more "woody rose" than barnyard. The drydown is a pleasant mix of sandalwood, amber, and a hint of incense. It deviates a bit here. Oud Royal is drier, this leans slightly sweeter in the base. Overall, I'd say it's a solid 92% dupe. ### Projection Power This stuff performs! I get a solid 7-8 hours on my skin. Projection is moderate for the first couple of hours, leaving a nice scent trail. It settles closer to the skin after that, but still noticeable. It's definitely beast mode compared to what you'd expect ."