82%
Complex EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.542 Complex Parfum
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No.542 Complex Parfum
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Complex EDP
This one's not for the faint of heart - it's a beast mode leather bomb that divides opinion like no other. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're brave enough, it promises a scent journey well outside the ordinary. Love it or hate it, 'Complex' lives up to its name.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.542 Complex Parfum
No.542 mirrors Boadicea the Victorious' Complex note for note - leather, sage and incense over an oud-and-resin heart, closing on violet and musk. It's just as unusual and earthy as the original, though the projection and multi-day longevity Complex is famous for don't fully carry over.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Complex
EDP
No.542 Complex
Parfum
Notes
Complex
No.542 Complex
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Resin
33%
vs
34%
Frankincense
33%
vs
26%
Only in Complex
Incense
33%
Only in No.542 Complex
Oud
38%
Only in Complex
Leather
100%
Accords
Complex
No.542 Complex
Performance
Complex
No.542 Complex
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Strong
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Complex
Seasons
Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date
Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, this is absolutely not an office scent; it would be far too overwhelming. It suits formal occasions, black-tie events, and special nights out due to its luxurious and unique character, but should be applied sparingly. Its challenging nature makes it less suitable for casual wear, where subtlety is often preferred.
No.542 Complex
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Also Works:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Sport
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities
Both lean leather, oud, smoky
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Complex EDP
No.542 Complex Parfum
100ml
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