Boadicea the Victorious 2009 EDP

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Elaborate

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Boadicea the Victorious Elaborate is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Elaborate settles into a heart of Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Oud, and Civet. Boadicea the Victorious's Elaborate carries an Acquired verdict, a musky-led wear.

This one is a total love-it-or-hate-it affair, a genuinely divisive beast of a perfume. Elaborate is not for fainthearted, with its challenging, almost aggressive animalic leather profile that screams for attention instead of politely asking.
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
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Elaborate Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Musky
100%
Animalic
95%
Powdery
88%
Leather
87%
Violet Floral
65%
Oud
60%

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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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its enormous sillage and longevity, Elaborate is far too intense for office or casual wear where it could be overpowering. Its bold, luxurious character makes it more fitting for formal events or a statement-making date, but even then, apply sparingly.

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Elaborate opens with a bold, almost acrid blast of musky, animalic leather that quickly reveals a surprisingly sharp, metallic violet. It's a complex and utterly untamed scent, with an underlying smoky oud adding depth to the raw, almost industrial leather accord. The dry down retains its tenacious muskiness, settling into an intensely individual and unforgettable aroma.

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