Royal Copenhagen (1970)
by Royal Copenhagen

My opinion - it's pretty close Habanita de Molinard (1921). I clearly audible mustard (this aroma-note is not easy for me). With that, I like the old school (very love), but it is not comfortable for me... Alas.

I would have given this 5 stars had it been for the ORIGINAL Royal Copenhagen. Over the past 10 years or so, fragrances seem to have been watered down. Consequently, they become cheap and do not last on the skin. Since Royal Copenhagen is obviously one of those companies who has watered down their fragrances, I had turned to another almost identical fragrance, Chaps, which lasts much longer on the skin. If Royal Copenhagen comes out with an eau de parfum version of the original, then, and only then, will I think about purchasing Royal Copenhagen again! Otherwise, I'll be wearing Chaps or Zizanie, another RC smell-alike.

A good one. One of my staples back in the mid eighties, though now I find it too strong. Body chemistry plays a huge part with this one.

Very fond memories of the original (vintage) Royal Copenhagen Aftershave and Cologne (manufactured by Swank Inc. from 1970 through the late 1980s). It was the quintessential Oriental scent for men... a sugarless, powdery, floral, aldehydic delight. There was even a special (limited edition) version, released in 1975, utilizing real essential oils, that had to be experienced to be believed.


The current reformulated product (manufactured by The Five Star Fragrance Co. since the 1990s) barley resembles the original, with it's cheapened smell and sleazy musk basenotes. The new version is also no longer sold in the finest boutiques anymore, only in discount strores worldwide.


Purchasing a petrified sample of the original (vintage) Royal Copenhagen from ebay is not recommended.

I don't get a powdery feeling at all. Not like what I get Rive Gauche. This is more of a very good mixture of a clean civet. If there is such a thing. There's something antistringent about it that does mae it seem like a nursing home. Perhaps it's because they happen to wear it? Or because it's a very old formula just modernized.

Powdery, masculine and musky classic. A smidgen dated? Perhaps, but no more so than another powdery favorite, Jockey Club. In fact, JC reminds me a great deal of RC -- just imagine Jockey Club with dryer notes, more powder and less carnation. Same barbershop appeal. Pinaud, too, is in the same family, as is Canoe.

A big thumbs up, especially given the price tag and wide availability.