Exotic
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Exotic vs. Lys du Desert
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Exotic | Lys du Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | Andy Tauer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Exotic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Smoky
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Lys du Desert
Amber
Woody
White Floral
Animalic
Iris
Powdery
Rose
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderBergamot
Bergamot
Heart
LilyBlack TruffleRose
Green LilyRose
Base
FrankincenseVanillaAmberMusk
AmbergrisCedarOrris RootLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Exotic | Lys du Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Built for the person who wants something polished without trying. The lily and rose flirt with subtle confidence, the vanilla base adds warmth and staying power, and somewhere in between.Exotic
This is for someone who finds most florals too sweet, too obvious. Lys du Desert is floral the way a herbarium is a flower shop, preserved, architectural, quietly strange.Lys du Desert