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Boadicea the Victorious

Complex (EDP)

2008

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Versions Timeline

2008

Complex (Original Release)

Price Range
$145 – $157

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Perfumers

John Stephen

"Complex is a dark, assertive Eau de Parfum built around aromatic sage and basil, contrasted with violet and deep leather. Incense, olibanum, and resin add a smoky, ritualistic quality to the composition. Oud and musk create a dense, woody, and subtly animalic base. The fragrance has a Gothic, sophisticated character that feels unusual rather than conventionally fresh or sweet. Its powerful construction makes it especially suited to evening wear and cooler conditions. Complex is designed for confident wearers who appreciate challenging, atmospheric leather fragrances."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Mysterious
Powerful
Sophisticated
Sensual
Confident

Occasions

Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Date
Ceremony

Fun Facts

Complex was launched in 2008 as one of Boadicea the Victorious's original signature fragrances.

Its character combines herbal aromatics, violet, incense, oud, musk, and animalic leather in a single composition.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
GreenSpicyResinousLeatherySmokyFloralWoodyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

basil
sage
resin
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

frankincense
incense
leather
violet
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

musk
olibanum
oud

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Complex is widely characterized as a dark, unusual, powerful, and long-lasting leather fragrance. Its herbal sage and basil opening develops into violet, incense, oud, musk, and animalic leather, creating a smoky and Gothic effect. The fragrance is often considered sexy and distinctive, but its intensity makes restrained application advisable.”

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