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Pink Boa Eau de Parfum bottle Pink Boa EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year 2022
££££ Price Tier £
Velvet Boa Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Boa EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pink Boa EDP
A truly divisive scent, some rave about its playful, boozy vibrance, while others are left cold by its fleeting sweetness. Pink Boa is an experience, not just a fragrance, but one that polarizes with its 'pink lemonade and vodka' vibe. Buyer beware, sample first.
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Our Verdict - Velvet Boa EDP
Perfume Parlour's budget read of Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Pink Boa, the fizzy 'pink lemonade' berry scent. It nails the tart raspberry-blackcurrant-and-vodka sparkle, but the herbal-basil twist and the woody-incense base read flatter and softer, and it wears weaker than the niche original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pink Boa EDP
Velvet Boa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 28% vs 32%
Rosemary 24% vs 18%
Blackberry 24% vs 28%
Bergamot 22% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 33% vs 35%
Vodka 27% vs 25%
Basil 22% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Strawberry 17% vs 19%
Musk 16% vs 16%
Sandalwood 14% vs 14%
Peach 13% vs 15%
Amber 13% vs 12%
Patchouli 12% vs 11%
Incense 12% vs 9%

Accords

Pink Boa Velvet Boa
100%
Fruity
90%
65%
Sweet
70%
Fresh
55%
54%
Aromatic
50%
49%
Alcoholic
48%
Woody
40%
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Sweet shared
65%
70%
55%
Aromatic shared
54%
50%
49%
Woody shared
48%
40%

Performance

Pink Boa Velvet Boa
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pink Boa

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its playful, fruity-boozy nature makes it ideal for casual outings and dates, but it's far too informal and potentially distracting for the office. While some find it energising for sport, its sweetness could be cloying. Performance is highly variable judging by reviews, ranging from fleeting to long-lasting, which impacts its versatility across different settings.

Velvet Boa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright, fizzy berries and fresh herbs sparkle in spring and summer and feel out of place in the cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

A playful, juicy fruit scent best for casual daytime and dates rather than formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pink Boa EDP
Velvet Boa EDP
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