Is Perfume Parlour Difficult a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Complex?
Complex EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Difficult EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Complex
- Difficult
- in both
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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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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
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
Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic 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 4 of its 5 notes, including Sage, Incense, Resins
Adds leather, drops basil and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Difficult EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
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