Royal Revolution by Katy Perry

Royal Revolution smells like a fresh floral scent with a sweet, youthful twist 💙👑. Upon spraying, you catch that freshness accompanied by a light sweetness that gives it a playful vibe. The fruits complement it perfectly, and although blueberry isn’t listed in the official notes, I detect a juicy, fun blueberry nuance. It’s not overpowering, ideal for everyday wear. The trail is discreet, enough to be noticed without being overwhelming. On my skin, it lasts 3-4 hours; it needs reapplication, though it lingers longer on clothes. Accessible price, perfect if you’re looking for something fresh and fruity/floral. If you’re a Katy Perry fan, it deserves a spot. It’s not long-lasting, but its light character makes it ideal for warm days. My rating: 8.5/10

I picked it up at a good price and bought it blind, hoping it would be as rich as Killer Queen, my first perfume. I hate it; it feels cheap and artificial, it doesn’t say anything to me when I smell it, it’s just a simple ‘meh’. It doesn’t smell of sandalwood at all, just a very artificial and watery fruity note. I wouldn’t buy it again, I feel it’s not worth it, there are better options. Also, its longevity is extremely poor.

I bought it blind a year ago for a good price and loved it when I tried it. It’s super sweet but fruity/floral, far from the cloying gourmand or intense vanilla. It has an almost aquatic freshness, not citrus. It’s cheerful, youthful, ideal for teenagers or my 26 years, versatile for day, spring/summer. Soft trail, 1.5h projection, lasts 4-5h (not great for EDP, but since it’s economical, it’s a joy to reapply). Scent 9/10, worth it despite the longevity. The problem is it’s discontinued and hard to find in Argentina. Does anyone know a similar one?

I won’t lie, I bought it for the beautiful bottle for my wicca corner, it has a medieval potion vibe. It’s a rich, sweet, and juicy scent, but not overwhelming. A touch of vanilla appears quickly, reminiscent of Jeanne Arthes’ Boum Vainille. It’s soft, close to the skin, with little trail. I don’t feel much evolution; it stays the same for hours. Here, due to the dollar, everything imported is expensive. I think the star is the bottle more than the perfume. The packaging has me hooked.

Its opening reminds me of the original Viva la Juicy and Glacé. It’s sweet and very soft. Longevity is the only downside; it lasts a short time, close to the skin. I recommend it if you like sweet, soft scents without much projection. It’s lovely, but there are similar ones with better projection.

The bottle is gorgeous; I love how it looks. At first, that sweet-sour pomegranate hit me a bit hard, almost like jam, but it soon settled into a fresher freesia, followed by the orchid which adds a dry, talc-like touch. I’ve been enjoying it more the longer I wear it, especially once the leather notes start to emerge. The trail is soft yet noticeable all day. It lasts about five hours on my skin, and given the price I paid, I’m very pleased. It’s perfect for everyday wear. You’re right; it doesn’t smell regal or revolutionary; it’s easy to wear (though I wouldn’t buy it blindly). It doesn’t evoke historical royalty or fairy tales, but rather the Sweet Princess from Adventure Time or the rebellious princesses from the new She-Ra. It reminds me of that youthful, harmless fantasy filled with hope, with that trendy animation style: clear lines, soft shapes, stylised forms, and flat, bright, cheerful colours. I can picture it in those virtual worlds. Conclusion: as an illustrator, associating it with that has made me love it even more, haha.

My mother-in-law gave this to me and I absolutely hate it; it smells like cheap talcum powder. The bottle is pretty, but my friends use it because I detest it; it’s very strong and leaves a trail on clothes. It works in spring, but it’s suffocating in summer and looks poor in winter. It’s super youthful, aimed at pre-teens, with a dry, sweet, talcum-like scent that is very artificial.

I like it for its sweet, fruity, and light aroma. I love it for work and daily wear; it’s perfect for all seasons. The scent is long-lasting and soft; I’ve received many compliments at home and in the office. The bottle is very pretty. I haven’t had it for months, but I plan to buy it again.

I love Royal Revolution. It’s floral and slightly fruity with a pleasant sweetness. It doesn’t resemble Killer Queen, which I also like. In RR, the top notes are red pomegranate and pink freesia, giving gourmand notes. The jasmine and orange blossom are enriched with sandalwood in the heart; the base features orchid, delicious vanilla, leather, and musk in an unexpected harmony. I really like its liquor note. On my skin it lasts four hours, so I carry the small bottle in my bag to reapply. The trail is moderate; it’s fun and rich like a dessert, a warm aroma that envelops, comforts, and cheers me up. It belongs to the Floral Fruity family. I like it for cold mornings and afternoons, lasting about four hours with a moderate trail. The bottle is a jewel.

Upon trying it, I noticed soft notes of mango and peach as Belle Garçonne mentioned. I think the blend of pomegranate, cherry, freesia, and sandalwood gives it that special touch. What I love most is the final phase, where sandalwood and leather create a fruity, powdery, matured aroma with a liquorish note, like sun-dried fruits, almost smelling of prunes. The name reflects nothing of the perfume, although it is very meticulous and subtly off-putting at the same time. Its development is neither typical nor predictable, which I like, without being too easy to smell. The trail is medium to short (I notice it myself) and lasts about five hours. I’m very selective with sweet perfumes, but this is one of my favourites. Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t like sweets, complimented it after two hours.

Well, to be honest, it’s one of the most synthetic and ugly ones I’ve tried, although luckily I only glanced at it in the shop; it smells sweet but too artificial.

The bottle is gorgeous, the scent is too, and considering the price, it deserves everything 🙂

I’m delighted to find Katy Perry proposals that I enjoy. Royal Revolution smells the same from start to finish: it begins with a fresh, tempting pomegranate, then some flowers like freesia, jasmine, orange blossom, and orchid pass quickly but soon disappear, leaving only the orchid with the pomegranate. Immediately, the blackcurrant, a touch of leather, sandalwood, and musk enter. When they blend, the pomegranate, blackcurrant, orchid, and leather reign. To me, it’s a fruity floral perfume resting on sandalwood with a soft sweet touch. I don’t feel it’s so feminine, but it has plenty of character, personality, and a certain opulence. I like it with all its simplicity, although its trail and longevity are gentle.

Royal Revolution is a 2014 flanker of Killer Queen aiming for a different perspective than its younger sibling. Its blue diamond bottle evokes ‘eternal royalty’. The star ingredient is medlar, a European shrub with blue fruits that smell like blackcurrants and have a bad reputation in mythology as the witch’s tree; curiously, it’s the only fragrance on Fragrantica with this note. On the skin, it starts explosively and sticky with pomegranate and a blurry freesia base (like blackberry jam). It then moves through an almost imperceptible heart of white flowers, where you might just catch a whiff of jasmine. Finally, it bursts into medlar and orchid, creating dark, tart fruity chords. Sometimes it vaguely reminds me of Calvin Klein’s Euphoria, but soon the leather appears, giving it a scruffy edge that takes it away from the frivolous, leaning it towards animal or fruity leather families. Far from being revolutionary, it’s a fragrance that grits its teeth to avoid banality, although its trail and longevity are disappointing. It’s not bad, but it’s not a great revolution.

It’s not cloying; it’s sweet but with light fresh notes in the trail. It’s not very long-lasting nor as youthful-sweet as other Katy perfumes. Fortunately, its price is accessible.