Détour Noir
Al Haramain PerfumesEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Détour Noir vs. Royal Bleu
Is Détour Noir better than Royal Bleu?
Royal Bleu rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Shared notes
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
SandalwoodAppleVanillaCardamomLavenderMandarin OrangeJasminePatchouliGuaiac WoodGeranium
VanillaWoodyWarm SpicyPowderyFresh SpicyAromaticFruityLavender
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Détour Noir and Royal Bleu?
| Détour Noir | Royal Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Détour Noir and Royal Bleu smell?
Détour Noir
Vanilla
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Lavender
Royal Bleu
Warm Spicy
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Vanilla
Lavender
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Détour Noir and Royal Bleu share?
Top
AppleLavenderJasmineViolet
Green AppleBergamotMandarin OrangeBlack PepperLavender
Heart
VanillaMandarin OrangePatchouliBergamot
CardamomJasmineVioletGeranium
Base
SandalwoodCardamomGuaiac WoodGeraniumPepper
SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderJasmineGeraniumViolet
JasmineVioletGeraniumLavender
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
BergamotMandarin Orange
Spicy Notes
CardamomPepper
CardamomBlack Pepper
Woody Notes
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Apple
Green Apple
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Détour Noir and Royal Bleu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Détour Noir or Royal Bleu?
| Détour Noir | Royal Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Détour Noir and Royal Bleu?
Détour Noir does not reinvent the wheel, but it executes its brief with real skill. The vanilla-sandalwood drydown is where this scent earns its keep, and it develops beautifully over several hours.Détour Noir
If the Layton conversation makes you hesitate, this is the answer. Same conversation. Better value. Strong projection means people ask what you're wearing, not whether they recognize the name.Royal Bleu
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