Bucephalus XII
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
41 Burlington Arcade
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper beast, a true compliment-getter with serious projection. It's divisive, though - some get a sophisticated blue scent, others are hit with something completely different, even a cigarette smell. Test before you commit, but if it works, it works hard.
A distinctly British, gentlemanly scent. Burlington Arcade opens with a clean, peppery zest, and rounds off with a woody, sophisticated air. It's a bit of a wallflower though - charming up close, but don't expect it to shout across a room.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 17% |
| Floral | 8% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 6% | 9% |
| Sweet | 14% | 15% |
| Warm | 31% | 30% |
| Woody | 16% | 15% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 8% | 5% |
| Fresh | 22% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for a confined office setting, where it might be overwhelming. However, these same qualities, combined with its complex and masculine profile, make it excellent for dates or casual outings where you want to make an impression and last all day.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated and clean profile makes it a good fit for formal events and dates, though it might lack the punch some desire. Its subtlety means it won't shine for casual or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Pepper, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.