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Which Should You Buy?
A futuristic green-woody scent with smoky, animalic undertones, Boudicca Wode is an enigmatic statement piece for the avant-garde. It’s cerebral, cool, and quietly wild-never mainstream, always intriguing.
Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Byredo's 1996 is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions, and don't even think about a blind buy. If you connect with its strange, atmospheric charm, it's an undeniable signature scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 12% | 10% |
| Sweet | 12% | 15% |
| Warm | 26% | 19% |
| Woody | 14% | 24% |
| Earthy | 14% | 20% |
| Animalic | 15% | 21% |
| Fresh | 13% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Boudicca Wode thrives in cool to mild weather where its aromatic, resinous, and spicy-green facets can breathe. Its fresh opening and vegetal depth excel in spring and autumn, but it is complex and sheer enough for cooler summer days and not too dense for winter.
Occasions
This scent is too idiosyncratic and meditative for office or sporty settings but shines for creative casual wear, artistic events, and thoughtful dates. Its moderate projection and complexity make it less suited for strict formal or corporate environments.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its heavy, complex accords, make it unsuitable for office and sport. The unique, powerful character leans towards date nights and formal events where you want to make a memorable, if potentially polarising, statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Juniper, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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