Signature Royale XXX
Zaharoff (2022)

Sampling the second-latest Zaharoff release from the Signature line, Signature Royale XXX, the successor to 2020’s Signature Royale and 2022’s Signature Royale X, the former of which I liked and the second of which I loved as a spicier, slightly animalic take. XXX has a spicy character, like X, but is not as animalic, a little more restrained and arguably more of a fit for most men vs. the spicier X and brighter, slightly fruitier Royale, though none of the versions are versatile as the original Signature Pour Homme. I quite like XXX but for now I think I like X more, for the bravado in X pays off a bit more for me, which says something, as I’m usually not a big fan of animalic-leaning fragrances.

As with the whole catalogue, I love the price point ($150 for 60ml), performance, and quality. I really owe this a side-by-side with X, so perhaps that will happen later today, but for now I’m really enjoying this recent rendition in the Royale subline. Bravo to George Zaharoff for this!

7 out of 10