Sadu EDP

Boadicea the Victorious   Original
65%

Sage EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Sadu Eau de Parfum bottle Sadu EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2022 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Sage Eau de Parfum bottle Sage EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sadu EDP
Sadu is a genuinely unique masterpiece. It starts with a slightly feminine lean but quickly settles into a smooth, refined unisex scent that everyone will love.
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Our Verdict - Sage EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Sadu - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Cumin, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sadu EDP
Sage EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 46% vs 53%
Only in Sadu
Rainwater 53%
Only in Sage
Cumin 47%
Shared Notes
Rose 38% vs 46%
Magnolia 34% vs 53%
Only in Sadu
Jasmine 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 18% vs 23%
Vanilla 16% vs 30%
Sandalwood 13% vs 19%

Accords

Sadu Sage
100%
Floral
78%
98%
Musky
42%
81%
Rose
77%
Aquatic
61%
Woody
66%
58%
Powdery
54%
Vanilla
54%
52%
Fresh
48%
Earthy
Floral shared
100%
78%
Musky shared
98%
42%
81%
77%
Woody shared
61%
66%
58%
Vanilla shared
54%
54%
52%
48%

Performance

Sadu Sage
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sadu

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its refined floral-musk character makes it excellent for dates and formal events, offering a sense of polished elegance. While it handles office wear with discretion, its presence as a modern masterpiece means it might be a bit too much for casual settings.

Sage

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sadu EDP
Sage EDP
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