Boudoir
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1998 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Safari
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly iconic, complex, and divisive fragrance. Boudoir is pure, unadulterated Vivienne Westwood: a punk-rock baroque extravaganza that polarises opinion. It's either an intoxicating, high-class 'dirty' floral or an overwhelming, skanky mess. One thing is certain: there's nothing else like her.
Marien Safari is the brand's powdery-floral entry: lavender opens into a violet-iris heart with warm spices, drying down on amber, vanilla, and woody undertones. The softest powdery composition in the Marien line.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 0% |
| Floral | 32% | 27% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 11% | 10% |
| Sweet | 22% | 24% |
| Warm | 20% | 16% |
| Woody | 9% | 12% |
| Earthy | 9% | 8% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 13% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Boudoir's strong sillage and long-lasting, deep spicy floral character make it completely unsuitable for the office, where it would overwhelm. It's designed for intimate, special moments like a date or an evening event, where its seductive nature can truly shine, rather than casual wear or sport.
Seasons
Powdery iris-violet heart with amber-vanilla base reads warm and soft; works through autumn-winter and shoulder spring. Summer heat amplifies the powder uncomfortably.
Occasions
Soft powdery-floral character suits daily wear and dates. Office works on lighter wear; formal evening sits better on the heavier oud-amber siblings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Floral, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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