Agar Royal, from Chopard was released in 2019. The perfumer behind this creation is Alberto Morillas. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Jasmine, and Mandarin Orange, middle notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Pepper, Tuberose, and Vetiver, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Laotian Oud.
Agar Royal is an extremely underrated fresh, clean and sophisticated oud which easily beats others in this category such as Oud Wood. Straight away you’re greeted with dark, earthy, slightly animalic oud which is blended perfectly with earthy notes of cypriol, vetiver and patchouli. This scent also has a prominent white floral touch, mainly tuberose which is slightly fruity - with a light jasmine to support this. Finally, there’s a fleeting citrus and black pepper which adds a sharp kick to the opening. This is a wonderfully executed oud scent, both clean and sophisticated whilst maintaining just the right amount of dirty animalic characteristics. The materials are very high quality and this definitely smells very luxurious and captivating.