Royall Mandarin (2002)
by Royall Lyme of Bermuda

A pleasant orange/mandarine scent, but lacks the sophistication of citrus scents such as Creed Virgin Island. This can be forgiven, since it's 1/10 the price. However, I can't recommend it because it doesn't last. I liked it enough that I made the attempt to move it to a spray bottle. This helped, but I would still have to apply more than I am comfortable doing to gain any sillage or longetivity.

28th June, 2011.

Smells somewhat like Old Spice Fresh Scent, but not as good (and that's not saying much). Synthetic and confused scent.

6th September, 2008.

The opening, heart note, and drydown of Royall Mandarin present a possibly (but not really) pleasant orange / mandarin note. It lasts for twenty minutes if you’re … oops, I guess I don’t really want to say “if you’re lucky”: It’s more likely that you’re lucky that it doesn’t last longer… I’m not fond of this particular mandarin note – it has no personality, so there’s nothing else to judge by except longevity, which in this case is… very short.

23rd August, 2008.

Well, it's not sweet like a candy but it's definitely orange. A little bitter. Very subtle. Nice smell.

13rd August, 2008.

At last!
Someone has created a truly spicy herby citrus!
I love citrus scents and this is by far the best I've found so far...it is orange rather than mandarin, combined with spicy accords and some distinct herbal notes (I think thyme).
It is refreshing, zingy and not in the least sweet.
It doesn't have much lasting power, but it has become my favourite everyday scent.

20th May, 2008.

Of the Royall Scents I have experienced (Lyme, Rhum, Spice) the Mandarin is the worst. It is a terrible fragrance. Cheap, stinky. The others are lovely. Not this. Steer clear.

27th July, 2006.