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    Side by side

    Explorer vs. Beloved Woman

    Explorer by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

    Explorer

    Boadicea the Victorious
    Eau de Parfum2008
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Beloved Woman rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Explorer vs. Beloved Woman
    ExplorerBeloved Woman
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20082012
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJohn StephenBernard Ellena
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Explorer

    Amber
    Green
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Iris

    Beloved Woman

    Warm Spicy
    Herbal
    Amber
    Leather
    Musky
    Woody
    Animalic
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumBergamotOrange
    CardamomClove BlossomChamomileClary Sage
    Heart
    AmberOrris RootRose
    ImmortelleFrankincensePatchouliYlang-YlangVioletBenzoinLabdanum
    Base
    LabdanumCedarwood
    CivetLeatherMuskSandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberCaramelCastoreum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Explorer vs. Beloved Woman
    ExplorerBeloved Woman
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    Galbanum divides people. That bitter-green jolt isn't everyone's idea of a good time. But for those who love it, Explorer earns its name, the sharp opening rewards the curious.Explorer
    It's bold, unapologetic, and old-world in a way that modern fragrances rarely attempt. The kind of presence that announces itself before you're in the room.Beloved Woman