Complex 2020
“Complex 2020 by Boadicea the Victorious is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
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Still under the radar — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2017 by Boadicea the Victorious and crafted by perfumer John Stephen, Complex 2020 is a unisex fragrance that embodies the brand's quintessentially British heritage. The composition opens with sage and basil, providing a fresh spicy contrast to the rich, earthy notes of olibanum and leather. As it develops, oud and musk bring an enveloping warmth, creating a complex interplay between aromatic freshness and deep, sensual undertones.
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Application Tips
Complex 2020 is best applied in light layers, as the aromatic top notes fade quickly but leave room for the deeper leather and oud to emerge. It pairs well with cooler evenings when the air is crisp and you want a fragrance that evolves throughout the night.
John Stephen
Founding perfumer · 16 fragrances
John Stephen, born in rural England, studied chemistry at the University of Bath before turning his family's failed perfumery venture into The Cotswold Perfumery in Bourton-on-the-Water. In 1999 he was commissioned to create two fragrances for Queen Elizabeth II, and he is known for creating fragrances for Czech & Speake and the entire first line of Boadicea The Victorious, for which he still oversees quality control and production. He is one of only six independent perfumers in the UK.
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The story behind the bottle.
The scent of a well-curated library where the sharpness of herbs mingles with the rich leather of old books and the subtle warmth of incense.
Fig. 01 — Complex 2020, Boadicea the Victorious
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