Elaborate

Elaborate from Boadicea the Victorious, released in 2009, is a dark, animalic oud with leather and violet. People who describe it find it equally woody, musky, floral and leathery.

Violet gives the scent its floral voice, a sweet, powdery and slightly candied note that softens the darker materials. Agarwood, or oud, forms the core, bringing a resinous, smoky and slightly medicinal woodiness. Leather adds a smooth, tanned texture, and civet a warm, musky, distinctly animalic richness that gives the composition its sensual, slightly feral character. Musk rounds the base with a soft, skin-like warmth that lingers close.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who enjoy bold, unapologetic fragrances with an animalic streak. The profile points to autumn and winter, evenings and intimate or formal occasions where a powerful scent is welcome, and it is probably best applied lightly. Those who like leathery ouds with civet and a powdery violet touch should find it compelling and characterful.

Elaborate — unisex fragrance by Boadicea the Victorious (released 2009). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Leather, Musk, Violet. — Parfica open fragrance database