Dupe Pair
80%
Very Similar
Complex Eau de Parfum bottle Complex
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
- Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Difficult Eau de Parfum bottle Difficult

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Complex
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 - Difficult
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Complex. Built around Basil, Olibanum, Resin, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Boadicea The Victorious Complex.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 0% 8%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 14% 17%
Sweet 7% 11%
Warm 31% 26%
Woody 12% 9%
Earthy 22% 14%
Animalic 24% 21%
Fresh 8% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Complex EdP
Difficult EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sage 19% vs 18%
Resin 17% vs 19%
Frankincense 16% vs 20%
Only in Difficult
Incense 51% Musk 49%

Accords

Complex Difficult
100%
Amber
74%
Leather
70%
Smoky
Woody
70%
68%
Aromatic
58%
Balsamic
57%
Herbal
54%
Animalic
50%
Oud
Sweet
50%
100%
74%
70%
70%
68%
58%
57%
54%
Oud
50%
50%

Performance

Complex Difficult
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Difficult

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, smoky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
80%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
90%
Accord
0%
Key Similarities

Both share Incense, Frankincense, Resin notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Complex
Difficult
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