Boadicea the Victorious 2009 Edp

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Elaborate

Boadicea the Victorious Elaborate is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Elaborate settles into a heart of Leather, Musk, Civet, and Violet. 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
Elaborate Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 19%
Fruity 0%
Green 2%
Sweet 10%
Warm 9%
Woody 7%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 63%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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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About

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.