{"product_id":"creed-royal-mayfair-fragrance-samples-authentic-decants","title":"Creed – Royal Mayfair (Vintage Batch C8116B02) Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml \u0026 30ml)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bfc-product-description {\n    color: #222;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h2 {\n    margin: 28px 0 12px;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h3 {\n    margin: 20px 0 8px;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description ul {\n    margin: 8px 0 16px;\n    padding-left: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description li {\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details {\n    margin: 22px 0 28px;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 7px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion {\n    margin-top: 26px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details {\n    margin: 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary {\n    position: relative;\n    padding: 18px 44px 18px 2px;\n    color: #111;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::after {\n    content: \"+\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    right: 8px;\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n    content: \"−\";\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion-content {\n    padding: 0 4px 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-disclaimer {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .bfc-product-description {\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-description h2 {\n      font-size: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-details {\n      padding: 15px 16px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-accordion summary {\n      padding-top: 16px;\n      padding-bottom: 16px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mayfair Vintage Batch C8116B02 by Creed\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the distinctive earlier composition of Royal Mayfair, the fragrance introduced under that name in 2015. This vintage Eau de Parfum combines crisp gin, Jamaican lime and Scottish Highland pine with an elegant rose heart and an unusually cool, aromatic base of eucalyptus, cedarwood and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe result is fresh, green, woody and aromatic with a distinctly British character. Bright citrus and gin create a brisk opening, rose adds refinement through the center, and eucalyptus gives the drydown its recognizable cooling character alongside dry cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eCreed Royal Mayfair Vintage Batch C8116B02 sample\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an opportunity to experience an earlier version of Royal Mayfair rather than the substantially revised composition Creed sells today. Choose a sample for testing or a larger \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mayfair vintage travel-size decant\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional wear while preserving access to this specific older batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Mayfair\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e C8116B02\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh \/ Green \/ Aromatic \/ Woody\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mayfair Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olivier Creed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Royal Mayfair composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample and travel-size decants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBritish Gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eJamaican Lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScottish Highland Pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eRose\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBahamian Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCanadian Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAustralian Eucalyptus\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage formulation note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These notes correspond to the earlier Royal Mayfair composition associated with the 2015 release. Creed's currently sold Royal Mayfair has been revived with a different official note structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat Does Vintage Royal Mayfair Smell Like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eVintage Royal Mayfair opens unusually crisp and aromatic. British gin, Jamaican lime and Scottish Highland pine combine to create a bright citrus-green introduction with a cool, juniper-like character from the gin accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eRose forms the floral center of the fragrance, adding an elegant contrast to the sharper aromatic opening without turning Royal Mayfair into a conventionally sweet or heavily floral scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eAustralian eucalyptus becomes especially distinctive as the fragrance develops, creating a cooling, almost mentholated freshness. Canadian cedarwood adds dryness and structure, while Bahamian orange maintains a subtle citrus quality into the later stages of the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eOverall, vintage Royal Mayfair is fresh, green, aromatic, woody and lightly floral. Its combination of gin, lime, pine, rose and eucalyptus gives it a character that stands apart from both Creed's citrus-heavy fresh fragrances and its richer woody compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eVintage Royal Mayfair vs. Current Royal Mayfair\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThis distinction is especially important when shopping for Royal Mayfair because Creed has revived the fragrance with a substantially different official composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Royal Mayfair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The earlier composition opens with British gin, Jamaican lime and Scottish Highland pine, moves into a focused rose heart, and finishes with Bahamian orange, Canadian cedarwood and Australian eucalyptus. It has a particularly crisp, green, cooling and aromatic personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Royal Mayfair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creed's revived composition opens with eucalyptus, bergamot, orange and aromatic essence. The heart expands into tuberose, jasmine and rose, while cedarwood, Ambroxan, musk and vetiver form the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe current fragrance therefore should not be used as the note reference for this vintage C8116B02 bottle. This listing specifically represents fragrance transferred from the older Royal Mayfair batch identified as \u003cstrong\u003eC8116B02\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003ePerformance and Best Occasions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe crisp lime, gin, pine and eucalyptus profile gives vintage Royal Mayfair a fresh character that works particularly well in spring, summer and mild fall weather. Its dry cedarwood and rose also give it enough refinement for dressier settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eRoyal Mayfair can work especially well for professional settings, dinners, daytime events, formal occasions and situations where a distinctive fresh fragrance is preferred over something heavily sweet or gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eLongevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment. Vintage fragrances may also develop somewhat differently depending on the age and storage history of the original bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy Try a Royal Mayfair Vintage Batch C8116B02 Sample?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eRoyal Mayfair has changed significantly between its earlier and current releases. Sampling vintage batch C8116B02 allows fragrance enthusiasts to experience the earlier gin, lime, pine, rose, cedarwood and eucalyptus composition rather than relying on the scent profile of Creed's currently available Royal Mayfair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eA 3ml sample provides multiple wears for evaluating the fragrance, while larger travel-size decants offer more of this specific vintage batch without requiring the purchase of a full vintage bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAvailable Sizes and Estimated Sprays\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3ml Sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–50 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85–100 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 250–300 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eSpray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAuthenticity and Decanting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach Royal Mayfair Vintage Batch C8116B02 decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original Creed bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eOrders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eYour tracking number may be created before your order is hand-filled and packaged. Carrier tracking may not update immediately after the tracking number is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eFree U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eAre these authentic Creed Royal Mayfair Vintage Batch C8116B02 samples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Each sample and decant is transferred from an authentic original bottle of Creed Royal Mayfair identified as batch C8116B02.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat does vintage Creed Royal Mayfair smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eVintage Royal Mayfair is a crisp green, aromatic and woody fragrance. Gin, Jamaican lime and pine create its fresh opening, followed by rose and a distinctive drydown featuring eucalyptus, cedarwood and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the notes in vintage Royal Mayfair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe documented earlier composition features British gin, Jamaican lime and Scottish Highland pine in the opening, rose in the heart, and Bahamian orange, Canadian cedarwood and Australian eucalyptus in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs vintage Royal Mayfair the same as the Royal Mayfair Creed sells today?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. Creed has revived Royal Mayfair with a newly heightened olfactive composition and a substantially different official note pyramid. This listing is specifically for vintage batch C8116B02 and uses the earlier Royal Mayfair composition as its reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhen was Creed Royal Mayfair originally released?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe fragrance first appeared as a limited edition in 2009 and returned in a reimagined form in 2015 under the Royal Mayfair name. This listing identifies 2015 as the release associated with the vintage Royal Mayfair composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWho created Royal Mayfair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Royal Mayfair composition is attributed to Olivier Creed by established fragrance references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs vintage Royal Mayfair sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNot primarily. Its profile is more fresh, green, aromatic and woody than sweet, with citrus, gin, pine and eucalyptus providing much of its distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eDoes Royal Mayfair smell like eucalyptus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEucalyptus is one of the defining materials in the vintage composition and contributes a recognizable cooling, aromatic character as the fragrance develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eDoes Royal Mayfair contain rose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Rose forms the heart of the vintage composition, providing a refined floral contrast to the crisp gin, lime, pine and eucalyptus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Royal Mayfair good for summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIts citrus, gin, pine and eucalyptus profile makes vintage Royal Mayfair particularly well suited to warm weather for shoppers who enjoy crisp, green and aromatic fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat seasons are best for vintage Royal Mayfair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSpring and summer are natural fits for its cooling aromatic character, although its cedarwood and rose can also work well during mild fall weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Royal Mayfair good for the office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIt can be. The fragrance has a polished, fresh and relatively non-gourmand character that can suit professional environments when applied appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhy is the batch number C8116B02 important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe batch number identifies the specific original bottle used for this vintage Royal Mayfair offering. Because Creed has since revived Royal Mayfair with a different composition, displaying the batch helps distinguish this offering from the current release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fragrance decant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from an original full-size bottle into a smaller independent atomizer. It provides a convenient way to sample, wear or travel with a fragrance without purchasing another full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Royal Mayfair Vintage Batch C8116B02 diluted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. The fragrance transferred into each Bluegrass Fragrance Company decant is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs the original Creed bottle included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for an independently prepared sample or travel-size decant from the original vintage Creed bottle. The original Creed bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Royal Mayfair suitable for travel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. The smaller independent atomizers are convenient for travel and allow you to carry vintage Royal Mayfair without transporting the original full-size bottle. Always follow applicable transportation requirements for liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIndependent Retailer Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content bfc-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eBluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Creed or its trademark owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eBrand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrance being offered. 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