BOADICEA THE VICTORIOUS Hanuman Pure Perfume

A gorgeous citrus oriental gourmand with patisserie notes that die back in the dry down. It is neither too feminine, nor too masculine; it feels truly unisex. For a man, it is strikingly elegant without being aggressively assertive. The longevity is absolutely exceptional for a citrus fragrance and the sillage is also good. Whether the delightful and satisfying scent, great performance, and gold-plated bottle together justify the similarly exceptional price will be up to the individual to decide. Those with better knowledge of the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman may see connections to aspects of his character and nature; for me, the scent made me think of the orangery of a stately home in late spring or early summer, in which amid a riot of citrus trees heavily laden with fragrant blossom an elegant couple sit down for a repast of caramel-filled pastries that are dusted with icing sugar. A few hours later, after the couple have left and the empty plates have been cleared away, the orangery is empty; in the peaceful quiet of the evening, the blossoms gently fill the air undisturbed.

Pleasant, happy and overpriced Oriental Chypre designed as a tribute to the Hindu monkey god. The perfume opens with notes of lemon, bergamot, black currant and orange blossom. The heart is neroli, magnolia, cyclamen and osmanthus. The perfume settles on a powdery base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, amber and synthetic musk. Cheerful and very easy to wear but far from the best this outstanding line has to offer. Think of a more natural, well rounded Bal D’Afrique. You are essentially paying all the extra premium for the gorgeous gold plated and beautifully etched bottle. Enjoy!

Gorgeous and very similar to Bal d' Afrique on all fronts (scent, longevity)
Considering the price difference, i would go with Bal any day

A natural and powerful fragrance with a super-strong performance. Longevity is eternal and the silage is enormous. Love it so much and I am sure this could be someone’s signature scent. There is softness, sweetness, cleanliness, aroma, and citrusy vibes in this perfectly blended fragrance. Highly versatile fragrance that may be worn at any time of the year, at any place. Bets of the oriental gourmand fragrance. To me, this feels really unisex with equal vibes of masculine and feminine scent. Performance is totally beast with the eternal longevity and enormous silage. P.S. the bottle is stunning too just like the stunning scent. Little expensive yet delightful and joyful.

Definitely has a bal d afrique vibe. Having said that, this is 1000% more powerful and natural. This projects far more than Bal, which I also own. The notes in hanuman are much more defined and able to be picked out at different times throughout the life of the fragrance. I LOVE this. It’s absolutely unisex rather than “female.” I am a man and have gotten compliments wearing this. For a collector, this is a must. For the average person who enjoys fragrance but doesn’t necessarily collect as a hobby, they could probably be fine with the byredo. Personally, I would never sell this and love wearing this in the spring/summer but also for indoor occasions in other seasons.