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Creed Royal Water vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte

Creed Royal Water and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Royal WaterCreed19974.1★
79% alikevs
Aqua Media Cologne ForteMaison Francis Kurkdjian20233.9★

The difference in plain words

Royal Water and Aqua Media Cologne Forte have a fair amount in common; both have Bergamot, Vervain and Musk. Royal Water leans more aromatic, while Aqua Media Cologne Forte leans soft spicy. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingRoyal Water
Stronger projectionRoyal Water
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentRoyal Water

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Royal Water ● Aqua Media Cologne Forte
CitrusFresh SpicyFreshGreenMuskyPowderySoft SpicyFloral
Both share: Bergamot · Vervain · Musk
Only in Royal Water: Citruses · Mandarin Orange · Basil · Allspice · Cumin · Cedarwood
Only in Aqua Media Cologne Forte: Fennel · Hedione · Matcha Tea · Woodsy Notes

Community votes

Royal Water ← · → Aqua Media Cologne Forte
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Royal Water +6
57
51
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Royal Water +7
40
33
Price value≈ even
27
27
Night-nessRoyal Water +10
21
11
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
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