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    Nebulous vs. Octavian

    Nebulous by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

    Nebulous

    Boadicea the Victorious
    Eau de Parfum2017
    Strikingly similar
    Octavian by Electimuss bottle

    Octavian

    Electimuss
    Eau de Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Nebulous wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nebulous vs. Octavian
    NebulousOctavian
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoChristian Provenzano
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nebulous

    Oud
    Rose
    Powdery
    Musky
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Violet
    Amber

    Octavian

    Oud
    Rose
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Metallic
    Soft Spicy
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RoseSaffron
    SaffronPink Pepper
    Heart
    OudViolet
    RosePersian Frankincense
    Base
    MuskAmber
    OudAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nebulous vs. Octavian
    NebulousOctavian
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The oud doesn't whisper. It enters the room and sits down. Some will find that overwhelming; others will find it finally honest. The rose and saffron opening is almost apologetic.Nebulous
    The rose here isn't delicate. It's powdered, almost dusty, and the oud doesn't apologize for being sour. Together they create something that reads as expensive without asking permission.Octavian