Boudicca Wode Eau de Parfum vs Black Suede Eau de Parfum

Boudicca Wode

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	1980
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boudicca Wode

A futuristic green-woody scent with smoky, animalic undertones, Boudicca Wode is an enigmatic statement piece for the avant-garde. It’s cerebral, cool, and quietly wild-never mainstream, always intriguing.

Statement

Our Verdict - Black Suede

Avon's Black Suede is a divisive one - some find it a dated, overpowering musk, while others laud it as an affordable, comforting classic. It defies expectations by presenting as a surprisingly soft, powdery oriental that's garnered a loyal following, proving that 'old school' doesn't always mean 'stuffy'.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	5%
Floral	18%	18%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	12%	11%
Sweet	12%	16%
Warm	26%	24%
Woody	14%	11%
Earthy	14%	12%
Animalic	15%	13%
Fresh	13%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Boudicca Wode EdP

Black Suede EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Coriander 14% vs 14%

Bergamot 12% vs 14%

Only in Boudicca Wode

Clary Sage 15% Juniper 15% Pepper 15% Angelica 15% Rainwater 13%

Only in Black Suede

Nutmeg 25% Aldehydes 16% Carnation 16% Green 15%

Shared Notes

Rose 17% vs 7%

Only in Boudicca Wode

Cumin 24% Saffron 22% Jasmine 18% Tuberose 18%

Only in Black Suede

Clove 14% Leather 8% Orris 8% Vetiver 8% Lavender 8% Thyme 8% Ylang-Ylang 8% Heliotrope 8% Violet 8% Geranium 8% Cardamom 8%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 8% vs 13%

Musk 7% vs 17%

Amber 7% vs 16%

Only in Boudicca Wode

White Tobacco 9% Opium 9% Castoreum 9% Leather 9% Guaiac Wood 8% Styrax 8% Cedar 8% Sandalwood 8% Tonka Bean 7%

Only in Black Suede

Woody 14% Suede 10% Civet 10% Opoponax 10% Anise 9%

Accords

Boudicca Wode Black Suede

55%

Musky

100%

95%

Aromatic

54%

40%

Amber

89%

30%

Powdery

87%

85%

Woody

85%

Warm Spicy

85%

80%

Fresh Spicy

82%

Mossy

62%

60%

Leather

30%

Animalic

60%

Earthy

60%

Musky shared

55%

100%

Aromatic shared

95%

54%

Amber shared

40%

89%

Powdery shared

30%

87%

Woody shared

85%

Warm Spicy

85%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

82%

Mossy

62%

Leather

60%

Animalic shared

30%

60%

Earthy

60%

Performance

Boudicca Wode Black Suede

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boudicca Wode

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Boudicca Wode thrives in cool to mild weather where its aromatic, resinous, and spicy-green facets can breathe. Its fresh opening and vegetal depth excel in spring and autumn, but it is complex and sheer enough for cooler summer days and not too dense for winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

This scent is too idiosyncratic and meditative for office or sporty settings but shines for creative casual wear, artistic events, and thoughtful dates. Its moderate projection and complexity make it less suited for strict formal or corporate environments.

Black Suede

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its comforting, powdery nature makes it excellent for casual wear or relaxing evenings. While not a powerhouse, its longevity and distinct character could be a bit much for formal settings, and it lacks the dynamism for sport.