Complex 2020 (Perfume)
Perfumer: John Stephen
Votes lean masculine
32 ratings
From your scent profile
Boadicea the Victorious Complex 2020 is a unisex perfume that ties a floral, green opening to a smoky, leathery, resinous base.
Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.
How does it perform?
From 54 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Leathery
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Complex 2020 (Perfume) smell like?
Sage and basil open on a green, spicy note. In the heart, frankincense and violet add a floral, resinous softness. Musk, oud and leather in the base leave a woody, smoky, leathery character.
Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong. Most pick it for evenings, leisure time and nights out, while daytime and office wear sit well behind. Boadicea the Victorious Elaborate and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Sage
- Basil
First hours
- Frankincense
- Violet
Towards evening
- Musk
- Oud
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Autumn
- 34%Winter
- 14%Spring
- 10%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening32%
- Casual29%
- Nighttime26%
- Daytime6%
- Office6%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
87% matchComplex (Eau de Parfum)
Boadicea the Victorious · 2008
72% matchPerlador
Borouj
69% matchAlef (Eau de Parfum)
Kindus
57% matchElaborate
Boadicea the Victorious
55% matchManhattan Leather
The Gate · 2015
53% matchOud Edition
Montale · 2021
52% matchIntricate
Boadicea the Victorious
49% matchSwedish Leather
Pana Dora · 2024
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Last updated: October 26, 2026