Finally wearing one of the gift bottles @Darren Poesel gave me several months ago thinning out some of his bottles. This one is interesting. Below is a description from the website. It lasted about 4 hours. Still need more time with it. F'ing Royal Chariot by The Dua Brand is a masculine-leaning hybrid fragrance (Extrait de Parfum) released in 2022, combining Tom Ford's Fucking Fabulous and Parfums de Marly's Layton. It features notes of lavender, clary sage, leather, almond, vanilla, and woods, designed for longevity and ideal for fall/winter. Key Details About F'ing Royal Chariot: - Hybrid Concept: The scent blends the aromatic/woody notes of Fucking Fabulous with the creamy, sweet apple/vanilla profile of Layton. - Scent Profile: Rich notes including Clary Sage, Lavender, Leather, Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Cashmeran. - Performance: Formulated as an Extrait de Parfum to provide high concentration and longevity.

You could look at this edt as the gold standard of modern, versatile designer fragrances. Originally launched in 2011, it has remained a popular seller mainly because it strikes a rare balance: it is distinct enough to be recognized, yet safe enough to be worn anywhere. As an Aromatic Fougère, this fragrance is built on a contrast between sharp, clean citrus and a warm, floral heart that feels unexpectedly smooth for a mans fragrance. The opening is bright and zesty, with Amalfi Lemon and Lavender. The lavender here isn't the old-fashioned soap variety; it’s herbal and modern, giving it a clean, just-out-of-the-shower vibe. The heart is were you find the secret sauce African Orange Flower. Orange blossom is typically found in feminine perfumery, but here it provides a creamy, white-floral sweetness that softens the citrus. The dry down is masculine and earthy, with a combo of Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. The patchouli is refined not dirty and gives a woody foundation that lingers on the skin. As an edt this will only give you a moderate presence rather than room-filling power. It will last on skin for almost 5hrs but will require reapplying throughout the day. It projects welll for the first 90 minutes. After that, it settles into a personal scent bubble. And as you will probably guess leaves a subtle, pleasant trail rather than a heavy cloud. It's a dumb reach that works in the office, at the gym, or on a casual date. It is very difficult for someone to dislike this scent. If you want a reliable, sophisticated, and safe signature scent that smells modern, Guilty is a fantastic investment. However, if you have a collection of 20+ fragrances, you might find it a bit too safe. My Rating 6.5/10 Scent 2 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1