Game of Spades Royale by Jo Milano Paris

Once dry, it reminds me of Kosmala 4 and vibrates like the BR540, but with a creamier touch. Totally unisex.

Smells like caramel popcorn, in a good way. Like most Game of Spades, it lasts long and projects well. I’ve gotten several compliments, though it feels more feminine than unisex to me.

It’s something special; they say it’s gourmand, but it’s not really. It smells sweet but isn’t cloying at first. It projects for about 3 hours and lasts around 9. Although it’s not gourmand, after a while it does get cloying—I applied three sprays and by 30 minutes, I was done for. It’s very unisex, so much so that people told me it smelled like a woman’s perfume, but with my mom we use unisex scents and she was told it smelled more like a man. If you’re looking for compliments, go for it; you’ll definitely get them. I feel it’s sweeter than Baccarat’s ADN but richer. Good perfume, but quite cloying.

It’s indifferent to me; it’s not for everyone. People have told me they don’t like it just because it’s so clean and sweet. I invite you to try it before buying, as it’s a niche-inspired scent.

To my nose, it smells similar to Odyssey Dubai Chocolat. The opening of the Royale is a bit alcoholic and smells like perfume. It’s full unisex; I wouldn’t wear it myself, but I’d recommend it to someone who loves sweet perfumes and chocolate. Don’t buy blindly.

I own Tribecca, and this smells 99% similar, but I must say I LOVE this Royale; it lasts much longer than Tribecca, which unfortunately doesn’t last more than five hours on my skin.

Honestly, it smells like nail polish with a little jasmine and a woody base; I find it disappointing. I don’t feel the ‘edible’ vibe I saw in reviews, and it doesn’t seem pleasant to me. The only thing is that I heard a couple of people say it smelled good when they smelled it, but for me, it’s pretty bad.

If you’re looking for something with coconut, cocoa, and butter, brace yourself because it’s cloying enough to make you dizzy. Only wear it on windy nights or in the cold to turn heads. The projection is good, but what kills is the longevity—over 12 hours. It’s unisex but with a feminine vibe; test it first because it’s potent and can easily be too much.

An absolute beast of a fragrance. I’m blown away that a niche-only brand delivers such excellent quality. It intoxicates me and lasts over 12 hours on my skin. I’ve been getting compliments non-stop. I’m debating buying a backup since rumors say it might be discontinued. I wish I could see more of it in the bottle. It’s sweet but not purely gourmand, featuring metallic and seductive notes. A blend between Tribeca and BKR 540. Highly recommended.

Really pleasant in cold weather; I even wear it while relaxing at home. It has good quality in its notes and longevity. If you like sweet, creamy perfumes with hazelnut and walnut touches, I totally recommend it. It’s unisex and quite versatile.

I’ve been using it for a while, and the first thing that stands out is how rare it is to find such high quality in a brand trying to make a dupe of another—in this case, Bond No 9’s Tribeca. It’s sweet, caramelized, and super wearable; almost everyone will like it. It has great longevity and projection, and it’s perfectly unisex. The price is typical for a designer fragrance, and after trying it, if you have an aversion to dupes, you’ll pass; it’s an excellent inspiration for Tribeca. The only clear difference is the absence of the coffee note, which gives it its own character. It’s a safe blind buy.

They say it’s inspired by Bond No 9’s Tribeca; you just have to try it to see how it turns out.