Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman EDP

Description

Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious marks the Chinese Year of the Monkey, named for the revered Hindu deity Hanuman, a loyal companion of Rama and an avatar of Vishnu, associated with loyalty, heroism and playful mischief. It opens on tangy citrus and sensual indolic blooms before settling into a robust, ambered-musk woody base.

Reviews on Fragrantica are divided: some call it "just a basic citrus" for the price, while others note a striking resemblance to Sospiro Contralto and Byredo Bal d'Afrique, one reviewer put the similarity to Bal d'Afrique at around 95%.

Scent Character

• Woody: 39% (vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood)
• Floral: 23% (neroli, jasmine)
• Fresh: 22% (bergamot, lemon, orange)
• Sweet: 16% (amber, musk)

Translation: a citrus-vetiver fragrance that reviewers keep comparing to Byredo Bal d'Afrique, bright on top, woody-ambered underneath.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Black Currant
• Heart: Neroli, Jasmine, Magnolia, Osmanthus
• Base: Vetiver, Cedarwood, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood

Performance

Longevity: Moderate. The citrus opening fades faster than the base, which carries reasonably well.

Sillage: Light to moderate. Several reviewers consider the performance restrained for the price point, reapply if you want an all-day presence.

Best Occasions & Season

An office-to-evening fragrance for fall and winter: light enough for daytime wear, warm enough to carry into the evening.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz / 100 ml retail bottle. Shipped from the United States.

Try Before You Commit

A 1 mL sample is available for $14.99: worth testing first, especially if you're deciding between this and Byredo Bal d'Afrique.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hanuman really smell like Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Many reviewers think so: some put the similarity as high as 95%, though Hanuman leans slightly more woody-ambered in the base.

Is the performance strong for the price?
Opinions are mixed: several reviewers find it light for a niche price point, so treat it as a refined, close-to-skin scent rather than a projector.

Is Hanuman unisex?
Yes. The citrus-vetiver profile wears well on anyone.