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Samah Royale vs The Sovereigns of Egypt

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

Updated 132 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Sovereigns of Egypt takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Samah Royale

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • The Sovereigns of Egypt

    Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Samah Royale1/4
The Sovereigns of Egypt3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Sillage & projection
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Value for money
Samah Royale
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Sovereigns of Egypt

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Samah RoyaleRiiffs Perfumes
The Sovereigns of EgyptRomea D'Ameor
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
4.08/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 29%Had 20%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityThe Sovereigns of Egypt

SillageThe Sovereigns of Egypt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value50
Category winnerSamah RoyaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
animalic69%
ozonic61%
powdery100%
sweet90%
vanilla80%
coconut70%
amber60%
fruity50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Blood OrangeMelonSweet Notes
Heart
Dried FruitsAmberPassionfruit
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodVanilla
Top
MelonClovesPassionfruitLitchi
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeMagnoliaRoseJasmine
Base
MeringuePowdery NotesCoconutVanillaPeru BalsamAmberIrisPeach
InformationalShared notesMelon, Amber, Passionfruit and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring92
Summer68
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,867

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samah Royale opens with a juicy mix of blood orange and melon, then settles into a sweeter ambery core with dried fruit, passionfruit and soft vanilla. It reads fruity, warm and slightly aquatic at first, with a woody amber base underneath. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy sweet amber fragrances with a bri…

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The Sovereigns of Egypt opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy melon, litchi, and warm cloves before settling into a powdery floral heart. Vanilla, meringue, and Peru balsam form a snug, almond-tinted base that stays soft on skin. It fits quiet autumn afternoons or cozy indoor wear when you want warmth without a he…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Samah Royale or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt takes 3 of 4 categories. Samah Royale is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; The Sovereigns of Egypt is rated 4.08/5 from 129 votes. Choose Samah Royale for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Sovereigns of Egypt for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Samah Royale or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt lasts longest (The Sovereigns of Egypt 75/100, Samah Royale 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samah Royale or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt projects furthest (The Sovereigns of Egypt 64/100, Samah Royale 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samah Royale and The Sovereigns of Egypt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Amber, Passionfruit and Vanilla.

Is Samah Royale or The Sovereigns of Egypt better for summer or winter?

Samah Royale suits daytime wear; The Sovereigns of Egypt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samah Royale and The Sovereigns of Egypt?

Samah Royale has top notes of Blood Orange, Melon and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Amber and Passionfruit, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and Vanilla. The Sovereigns of Egypt has top notes of Melon, Cloves, Passionfruit and Litchi, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Meringue, Powdery Notes, Coconut and Vanilla.

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