Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian vs Orientica Royal Bleu
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.
At a glance
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian costs £39 and Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is £17.99 cheaper. They share 12 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (80%). Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Orientica Royal Bleu is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Royal Equestrian is Alexandria’s extrait interpretation of Parfums de Marly Layton, blending crisp apple freshness, aromatic lavender, elegant florals, and a creamy vanilla cardamom woody base into a highly addictive masculine signature.
Orientica Royal Bleu
Royal Bleu is Orientica's most direct interpretation of the fruity spiced blue genre that Parfums de Marly Layton built its reputation on, opening with green apple and mandarin before moving into a cardamom and violet heart and settling into vanilla, sandalwood and guaiac wood.
Comparison
| Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian | Orientica Royal Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.4/10 · 1 review | 8.1/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £39 | £56.99 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Parfums de Marly Layton | Parfums de Marly Layton |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Orientica Royal Bleu
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
- Lavender
- Bergamot
- Mandarin Orange
- Geranium
- Violet
- Jasmine
- Vanilla
- Cardamom
- Sandalwood
- Pepper
- Patchouli
- Guaiac Wood
12 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian lists Apple that Orientica Royal Bleu does not.
Orientica Royal Bleu lists Green Apple and Musk that Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Vanilla, Lavender, Patchouli, Violet and Green. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Aromatic and Spicy.
Vibes
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Sweet and Warm. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Powerful, Modern, Masculine and Luxurious. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Bold.
Occasions
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Evening and Social. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Signature, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Autumn, Spring and Daily.
Performance
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Strong projection. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Versatile, Beast mode, Beast and Powerful. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Moderate projection and Strong longevity.
Style lane
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
Orientica Royal Bleu
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian lists Spicy woody. Orientica Royal Bleu lists Fruity woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (£39)
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian leads on longevity, projection and lower price. They are level on scent accuracy and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian has 1 community review and Orientica Royal Bleu has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian costs £39 and Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is £17.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian rates higher.
Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Orientica Royal Bleu 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian rates higher.
Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian and Orientica Royal Bleu share?
They share 12 notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Violet, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.
Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian and Orientica Royal Bleu?
Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Orientica Royal Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Daily.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Parfums de Marly Layton vs Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
- Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica Royal Bleu