Is Perfume Parlour Avid a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Ardent?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Ardent is a smooth, sophisticated rose and beeswax number, a clear step up from TF Noir de Noir for many. Its elegant ambered-rose profile and softer projection make it more versatile, though some feel the performance could be bolder for the price.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Ardent. Built around Beeswax, Carrot Seed, Coriander, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Boadicea The Victorious Ardent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The elegant blend of amber, rose, and beeswax, combined with its moderate projection and pleasant sillage, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. While it's too refined for sport, its versatility allows for casual wear and even office settings where a more intimate scent is appreciated.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the amber, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the amber accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 13 notes, including Rose, Carrot Seeds, Patchouli
Adds amber and benzoin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Ardent EDP
Check price onInternational (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.
International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work