Is Perfume Parlour Large Area a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Imperial?
Imperial EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Large Area EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Imperial is a powerful, elegant scent for those who command attention. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but if you want to make a statement, this is your weapon.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Imperial - a floral fragrance led by Birch, Lavender, Rosewood, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its woody, leather and lavender composition leans towards autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and prominent leather and woody accords, Imperial is best suited for formal occasions and dates where it can truly shine and make an impression without overpowering. Its intensity makes it less ideal for casual wear or the office.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 11 notes, including Lavender, Geranium, Angelica
Adds cistus incanus and guaiac wood, drops jasmine and sandalwood
Where to buy
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Large Area EDP
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work