Complex
Boadicea the VictoriousParfum2017
Side by side
Complex vs. Tobacco Oud
Tobacco Oud rates higher with the community, while Complex wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Complex | Tobacco Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | Olivier Gillotin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Complex
Amber
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Balsamic
Tobacco Oud
Warm Spicy
Woody
Tobacco
Whiskey
Oud
Amber
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SageBasil
Whiskey
Heart
FrankincenseViolet
Spicy NotesCinnamonCoriander
Base
LeatherOudMusk
TobaccoOudIncenseSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinVanillaCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Complex | Tobacco Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that splits rooms before it splits hearts. Leather and incense aren't exactly subtle, but what emerges is more austere than aggressive, smoke that breathes rather than demands,.Complex
The whiskey opening polarizes. Some swear it's off-putting; others describe it as the best thing about this fragrance. That disagreement is exactly the point.Tobacco Oud