Fragrance comparison

Crimson Shadow vs The Royal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Crimson Shadow

Exceed

2.002 votes

Rank #78,822 AnimalicRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

The Royal

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.001 votes

Rank #73,189 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Royal takes 1 of 1 categories.

Crimson Shadow
Choose it for a animalic and rose character.
The Royal
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Crimson Shadow0/1

The Royal1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Royal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Crimson ShadowExceed

The RoyalAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

rose83%

amber65%

powdery48%

floral30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitrusBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePowdery Notes

Base6-10+ hrs

Animal notesAmberTonka BeanOudMusk

Top

Dried FruitsSaffronBergamot

Heart

FrankincenseOrrisRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskOud

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Amber and Oud. Durations are only published for Crimson Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,822

PerfumerSebastien Dagorn

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe RoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crimson Shadow by Exceed opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and bright citrus that quickly gives way to a deeper, shadowy core. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside dry powdery notes, creating an antique floral texture that feels plush and grounded. As the scent settles on skin, a rugged blen…

Reviews →

The Royal by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The Royal was launched in 2025. Top notes are Dried Fruits, Saffron and Bergamot; middle notes are Frankincense, Orris and Rose; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Oud.

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crimson Shadow or The Royal?

The Royal takes 1 of 1 categories. Crimson Shadow is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes; The Royal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Crimson Shadow for a animalic and rose character. Choose The Royal for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Crimson Shadow and The Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Amber and Oud.

What are the notes in Crimson Shadow and The Royal?

Crimson Shadow has top notes of Citrus and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Powdery Notes, a base of Animal notes, Amber, Tonka Bean and Oud. The Royal has top notes of Dried Fruits, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Oud.