Creed
Royal Water
EDP · 1997 · light weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.80
- aromatic0.50
- aquatic0.00
- green0.20
- floral0.00
- spicy0.40
- woody0.30
- amber0.00
- sweet0.00
- leather0.00
- smoky0.00
- musky0.40
Where it fits.
Office safe
Royal Water is soft, citrus and aromatic, so it stays polite in a meeting room.
Daily fresh
Royal Water is light, citrus and aromatic, easy on any normal day.
Summer heat
Royal Water is light and citrus, so it holds up in the heat.
Casual weekend
Royal Water is easygoing, citrus and aromatic, and works in its season.
Signature
Royal Water is citrus and aromatic with a clear character, best in spring and summer.
Formal
Royal Water is polished and smooth, so it sits well with a suit.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Creed
Bois du Portugal
88/100The sandalwood in Bois du Portugal smells less heavy with Royal Water's verbena on top, and both carry basil.
Spray Bois du Portugal first (2 sprays, chest and neck), let it settle a minute, then Royal Water on top (3 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Givenchy
Royal Water puts bright verbena over the cedarwood in Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense, tied by shared basil.
Spray Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense first (2 sprays, chest and neck), let it settle a minute, then Royal Water on top (3 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Versace
Eros Eau de Parfum
86/100The cedarwood in Eros Eau de Parfum smells less heavy with Royal Water's verbena on top, with mandarin in both.
Spray Eros Eau de Parfum first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Royal Water on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).