Orientica Royal Bleu vs Orientica XO Xclusif Oud 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

Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99 and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu costs £38.50, so Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is £18.49 cheaper. They share 13 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (87%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

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.

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is Orientica's interpretation of the fruity, spicy blue fragrance genre that Parfums de Marly Layton helped define, built on a green apple and mandarin opening over a violet and jasmine heart.

Orientica Royal Bleu, dupe of Parfums de Marly LaytonOrientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu, dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton

Comparison

Orientica Royal BleuOrientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£56.99£38.50
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly LaytonParfums de Marly Layton

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Orientica Royal Bleu

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Lavender
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Mandarin
  • Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Geranium
  • Jasmine
  • Cardamom

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Musk
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Pepper
  • Cardamom
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

13 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Orientica Royal Bleu lists Mandarin Orange that Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu does not.

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Mandarin that Orientica Royal Bleu does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Vanilla
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Green

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon

Both share Vanilla and Patchouli. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Lavender, Violet and Green. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Amber, Oud and Cinnamon.

Vibes

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Feminine

Both share Sweet and Warm. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Bold. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Feminine.

Occasions

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Daily

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Night out

Both share Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Daily. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Summer and Night out.

Performance

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Strong projection
  • Moderate projection
  • Strong longevity

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Moderate projection
  • Good longevity
  • Close to skin

Both share Moderate projection. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Strong projection and Strong longevity. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Good longevity and Close to skin.

Style lane

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Fruity woody

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Fruity woody

Both share Fruity woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu (£38.50)

Orientica Royal Bleu leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu leads on lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Orientica Royal Bleu has 1 community review and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Orientica Royal Bleu or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99 and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu costs £38.50, so Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is £18.49 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Orientica Royal Bleu or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 7.5 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which projects more, Orientica Royal Bleu or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 7.0 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Orientica Royal Bleu or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 8.0 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which is better value, Orientica Royal Bleu or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Orientica Royal Bleu and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu share?

They share 13 notes: Green Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium, Violet, Jasmine, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit Orientica Royal Bleu and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Orientica Royal Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Daily. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Daily and Night out.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica Royal Bleu
  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

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