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    Regal vs. Dark Rose Cologne

    Regal by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

    Regal

    Boadicea the Victorious
    Eau de Parfum2010
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Dark Rose Cologne wears longer on skin, while Regal projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Regal vs. Dark Rose Cologne
    RegalDark Rose Cologne
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumCologne
    Launched20102003
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerChristian Provenzano
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Regal

    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli

    Dark Rose Cologne

    Musky
    Powdery
    Animalic
    White Floral
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronGeraniumGreen Notes
    RoseSaffron
    Heart
    RoseVioletHedioneJasmine
    OudWoody NotesPatchouliSandalwood
    Base
    PatchouliCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
    LiquidambarWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Regal vs. Dark Rose Cologne
    RegalDark Rose Cologne
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The metallic saffron opening is either your entry point or your dealbreaker. Once that cool green settles and the herbal rose takes over, though, there's no going back.Regal
    Dark rose leans into its name. The oud isn't hiding, it's the point. If you've wanted a rose that smells like it's been through something, that chose the shadowy corner over the windowsill.Dark Rose Cologne