BeauFort London 2015 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Vi Et Armis

Name: Vi Et Armis Eau de Parfum
Brand: BeauFort London

BeauFort London Vi Et Armis is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Vi Et Armis opens with Pepper, Cardamom, and Tea, settles into a heart of Whisky, Opium, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Birch and Tobacco. BeauFort London's Vi Et Armis carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a fragrance provocateur, not for the faint-hearted. It's wildly divisive, with lovers calling it a masterpiece of dark complexity and detractors labelling it unwearable. Definitely sample before you commit, unless you fancy smelling like a pirate's aftershave, or perhaps, a 'crack addicted coming out from a very dirty sea'.

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Bold
Edgy
Warm
Mysterious
Masculine

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Tea44%

Pepper30%

Cardamom26%

Heartas listed

Incense35%

Whisky34%

Opium32%

Baseas listed

Birch52%

Tobacco48%

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

Also Works:

Date Casual

Given its beastly projection and intensely challenging scent profile, Vi Et Armis is unsuitable for close-quarters like the office. It leans towards more casual or date night wear for those daring enough, as its unique character can be intriguing, though some find it utterly repellent. Its strength means it's best reserved for situations where you can make a bold statement without overwhelming.

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Vi Et Armis charges in with an intense blast of smoky tea, sharp black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the tempest settles, a rich, boozy whisky cuts through, intertwined with the hazy, narcotic whisper of opium and deep incense. The base anchors the scent with rugged birch and dark, aromatic tobacco, creating a profoundly smoky and leathery aroma that lingers like a forgotten campfire.