Royal Arms Diamond Edition Floris 2012

In 2012, English Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. This means she has been in the "job" for 60 years. On this occasion, Floris modified a fragrance that was created in the 1920s and re-released it.

As expected, the resulting EdP is not the weakest scent from Floris. Royal Arms is, for me, a typically English perfume. It starts fresh and bitter. Then come the obligatory floral notes combined with an elegant powdery soap note. The whole thing is very British and sophisticated.

Royal Arms is a fragrance for ladies. However, I do not mean to limit it to older women or what is sometimes referred to here as "madamish." The Queen was once a young woman too. She just has to reign in her "job," represent, be dignified, elegant, and somewhat distant. In my opinion, the perfume house Floris has well captured this arc from her young years to the time of the Diamond Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II is, for me, an institution that possesses enviable fitness and health for her age.

Royal Arms is a serious-looking floral fragrance for all official social occasions. The longevity is reasonably good, and the sillage does not disturb anyone.