Is Eden Perfumes No.542 Complex a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Complex?
Complex EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.542 Complex Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Boadicea the Victorious Complex, the fragrance this is built to match, favour winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Boadicea the Victorious Complex, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean leather, smoky, oud
Adds basil and musk
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