Tartan
Sarah Baker Perfumes2017
Side by side
Tartan vs. Royal Service
Is Tartan better than Royal Service?
Tartan peaks in fall, while Royal Service belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Tartan and Royal Service?
| Tartan | Royal Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Sarah McCartney | Olivier Creed |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Tartan and Royal Service smell?
Tartan
Woody
Green
Floral
Mossy
Fresh
Leather
Amber
Tobacco
Royal Service
Citrus
Powdery
Musky
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tartan and Royal Service share?
Heart
Buddha WoodHopsBreadCedarwoodTobaccoLeatherJasmine TeaHedioneSandalwoodTree Moss
IrisNarcissusNeroli
Base
CedarmossLabdanumIso E Super
MuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine TeaHedione
IrisNarcissus
Where they fit
When and where do Tartan and Royal Service work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tartan or Royal Service?
| Tartan | Royal Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Tartan and Royal Service?
This isn't a safe buy. The hops give it an unusual fermented edge, and the bread note, yes, actual bread, keeps surprising you. But that's the whole point. Tartan doesn't want to be liked by everyone.Tartan
Powdery iris has a reputation, some find it regal, others call it old-fashioned. Royal Service doesn't negotiate. It's classical in the way that classical things are: built to outlast trends.Royal Service
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