Rouge Royal
fruity up front, then sweet, settling into white floral.
About
Rouge Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Rouge Royal was launched in 2002. Top notes are Strawberry, Black Currant and Lime; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss and Opoponax.
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Princesse Marina De Bourbon picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Rouge Royal smell like?
fruity up front, then sweet, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: fruity, sweet, white floral.
What notes are in Rouge Royal?
Top: Strawberry, Black Currant, Lime. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Oakmoss, Opoponax.
How long does Rouge Royal last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Rouge Royal loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Rouge Royal best for?
Fall is the top pick (28%). Spring is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Rouge Royal?
Day wear leads at 52%. Night is a secondary pick at 48%.
Is Rouge Royal for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 88% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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