Royale Opal

The Scent Profile

Royale Opal opens with a boozy cognac note that leans slightly more synthetic than Kilian's Angels' Share. The cinnamon and oak are present, providing warmth and a woody backbone. The heart reveals a tonka bean accord, alongside praline and hazelnut. These nutty-gourmand notes are where this clone diverges most noticeably. Angels' Share possesses a richer, almost caramelized depth; Royale Opal is slightly flatter, lacking that complexity. The drydown settles into a vanilla base with hints of sandalwood and benzoin. Here, the similarities to the inspiration become more apparent, although the vanilla feels less refined. Overall, it captures about 90% of the original's DNA.

Wear time & Sillage

Longevity is decent. I get around 6-7 hours on skin, with projection that is moderate for the first two hours, then fades to a skin scent. It projects less aggressively than Angels' Share. It isn't a perfect replica. It has a slight synthetic edge, especially in the opening. However, it is still a pleasant and wearable fragrance. If you appreciate the cognac and gourmand combination, and find the original's price prohibitive, this is a worthwhile option.