Royall Muske (1978)
by Royall Lyme of Bermuda

Very nice musk scent, good for working in close quarters with people as it will not over power. It smells very classic, like something from the 19th century. I like it a lot. The lasting power is something like 5 hours max on me, which is ok. It feels good to use on my face like an aftershave, but the one i got came with a sprayer that screws on the top so I can use it as a spray. The bottle is nice as well, very beautiful. I really like this.

27th May, 2011.

A warm, mild musk accompanied by light bay/pimento, nutmeg and other Caribbean spices - nothing too strong or synthetic. The base musk itself is similar to the one used in Kiehl's Original Musk, but the similarity ends there. It's very comforting and somewhat barber shop in its feel. Musk anosmia comes somewhat soon and the spices are all you'll smell, but people encountering you will still smell the warm musk.

Perfect for the hot weather - humidity helps it with sillage, but spray some on your shirt and hair to help with the longevity. This is one fragrance I always travel with since it offends no-one and is still different enough to make it interesting.

17th April, 2011.

Sweet, surprisingly delicate, and delightful. Royall Muske is fresh and natural, quite light, and sweet without being sugary or cloying. Not a nasty animalic musk by any stretch, nor is it a complex fragrance. I don't get any of the complex spice or bay rum scents that other basenoters detect, other than the absolute faintest trace of bay leaves. Creamy and pleasant, could be worn by a daring woman. It smells like something you would want to eat. Decent longevity. Inexpensive and excellent.

10th October, 2010.

Sweet but not cloyingly so. My favorite Royall scent. I had worn Jovan Musk as a high school lad and didn't believe I would ever don one again, but this has worked its way high into my rotation.

At a local Brooks Brothers outlet, during their annual spring sale this can be had cheaply.

Yes, it smells 'barbershop'. You say that like it's a bad thing.

14th June, 2010.

I'm not usually a fan of fragrances with Musk in their names --- while musk is a wonderful note when skillfully blended, as a dominant note it too often conjures up cartoonish images of crude self-styled Lotharios with polyester shirts, gold medallions, and cheesy pickup lines. Royall Muske is a whole different animal --- and a very pleasant surprise. The musk isn't overdone, and is rounded out with a lovely blend of spices (clove, allspice, and bay leaves are what I notice most), amber and vanilla that gets progressively mellower without losing the musk note completely. The overall effect is one of subtle sensuality rather than the shouted "Hey --- smell this!" that most Musks tend to broadcast. This is a winner!

25th April, 2010. (Last Edited: 6th June, 2010.)

Dry and soapy musk with just enough spice to shake things up. This is Kiehls without those "suntan lotion" notes of sweetness that can be so off-putting. There's also a hint of something vaguely synthetic (think Jovan Musk for Men) here.

Damn good buy for the money -- about half the price of Kiehls.

16th February, 2009.