Vivienne Westwood 1998 EDP

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Boudoir

by Martin Gras

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Vivienne Westwood Boudoir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Martin Gras. Boudoir opens with Hyacinth, Marigold, Bergamot, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cinnamon, and Vanilla. Vivienne Westwood's Boudoir carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly iconic, complex, and divisive fragrance. Boudoir is pure, unadulterated Vivienne Westwood: a punk-rock baroque extravaganza that polarises opinion. It's either an intoxicating, high-class 'dirty' floral or an overwhelming, skanky mess. One thing is certain: there's nothing else like her.
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Boudoir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Boudoir's strong sillage and long-lasting, deep spicy floral character make it completely unsuitable for the office, where it would overwhelm. It's designed for intimate, special moments like a date or an evening event, where its seductive nature can truly shine, rather than casual wear or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Boudoir opens with a bright, bubbly burst of aldehydes and orange blossom, quickly softened by marigold and hyacinth. The heart delivers a spicy floral punch of carnation and rose, intertwined with exotic cardamom and coriander, grounded by earthy orris. The base deepens into a sensual, warm embrace of vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli, with a tantalising whisper of tobacco and cinnamon. It's a journey from clean florals to a rich, warm, and subtly 'naughty' drydown.

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