Crown Imperial (1905)
by Crown Perfumery

Crown Imperial is my citrus fix! It is driving a thumb into a ripe warm-off-the tree Seville orange, beginning with the burst of rich oil which meets the deliciously bitter pith. Driving deeper meets tart acidic juice and sweet glistening pulp. But there is more, as a seed is crushed between the fingers, releasing an astringent and herbal brightness. For hours after the initial drydown, Crown Imperial deepens and becomes richer and warmer, lasting several hours.

Crown Imperial is confidence and focus. An executive acquaintance never enters an important meeting without it.

First of all, it is a shame this house was closed by Clive Christian, though he was probably merely reacting to lack of interest. "Rule Britannia" perfumes are not for "Cool Britannia" times perhaps.
I adore Sandringham and I love Quinine and Town&Country, as well as Maréchale. As for Imperial, I wish I could have the top without the bottom. This is surely the most refreshing, natural and powerful lemon in fragrance history. Just the right thing to kick the sleep out of the eyes of Sir Humphrey Caton-Jones, MP, before a day of parliamentary debate or help a dapper Lieutenant Colonel keep fresh at 45 degree Calcutta heat. What follows then, however, is a very powdery and somewhat musty (rather than musky) drydown which irritates like invectives from the opposition bench or nasty mosquitos. Like a shirt collar that's too tight or an out-of-tune brassband you want it to stop, but it won't. Such a shame. Thumbs up for the lemon, thumbs down for the rest, makes a neutral.

Love the opening citrus notes--very refined and elegant. Then it turns into a kind of soapy thing. Not sure if this bottle is old or stale or if the British gents of 1905 really smelled like this. It's not my favorite but I do wear it once in a while.

The best citrus fragrance I have ever worn. A pure lemon burst followed by the mellow, exquisite lavender drydown. Crown at its best!

the lemon note really does smell like a real lemon, im not sure if this is something good though ? as soon as you put it on it has a confused, but, definatley regal scent.. then I find it eases into a softer, powdery drydown. overall its not bad

There is something classic and yet chronologically longevistic about all Crown scents, but I think this one takes the cake for its simplicity of composition and manly style. Plenty of citrus, in particular orange and lemon, followed by a musky lavender scent that leaves a wonderful, light and comfortable drydown. I would think it would do wonderfully at the office or scholarly enviroment, but is not for those who prefer sporty or romantic scents. Confidence and comfort would probably sum up this scent