BeauFort London 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Iron Duke

by Julie Dunkley

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BeauFort London Iron Duke is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Julie Dunkley. Iron Duke opens with Tobacco, settles into a heart of Leather and Rum, and dries down to a base of Gunpowder. BeauFort London's Iron Duke carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is not for the faint of heart, mate. Iron Duke is a brutal, divisive beast of a fragrance with a 'love it or recoil in horror' vibe. If you're after something that screams 'I've seen things,' this is your scent. Absolutely no blind buys, unless you're feeling recklessly bold.
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  • Bold
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Energetic
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Iron Duke Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tobacco100%
Heartas listed
Leather50%
Rum50%
Baseas listed
Gunpowder100%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its immense sillage and longevity, combined with its intensely smoky and animalic profile, make it entirely unsuitable for office wear. It's a statement piece best reserved for intimate evening events or as a bold choice for a date night, where its unique character can truly shine.

About

Iron Duke opens with a punchy, boozy rum note before quickly plunging you into a dark, smoky blend of gunpowder and rugged leather. It settles into a rich, animalic tobacco, evoking images of battlefields and old world charm. There's a persistent, almost metallic edge throughout, giving it a unique intensity.

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Where to buy

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