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Bucephalus XV

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Armaf Bucephalus XV is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Bucephalus XV opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Armaf's Bucephalus XV carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mystery, isn't it? The notes suggest a tantalising unisex floral, but it's proving impossible to track down. A truly covetable phantom of a fragrance.
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Bucephalus XV Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon54%
Bergamot46%
Heartas listed
Rose45%
Violet32%
Patchouli23%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Musk50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Glossier You, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The elegant floral and amber accords suggest versatility for both formal and date settings, lending a sophisticated touch. Its fresh citrus opening would make it suitable for casual wear, though perhaps not for high-intensity sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER (AQUA), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, CITRAL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Bucephalus XV opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, giving way to a heart of elegant rose and powdery violet. A grounding hint of patchouli underpins these florals, leading to a soft, clean base of musk and amber. It promises a refined, floral-centric experience with a gentle warmth.

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