Dr.No January 28, 2021

Nebulous is one of Boadicea’s most expensive perfumes, hovering around $1,700 (£1,250) for 100ml. Is it worth the money? After months of wearing it, here’s my take. The opening is that classic ‘oud-rose’ combo seen a thousand times before—nothing fresh. The base is amber and musky with rose, violet, and a marked oud that’s strong and tricky for beginners. Saffron adds its touch without being heavy; it’s noticeable but not annoying. It smells very similar to Frederic Malle’s ‘The Night’ (due to the same type of oud), though in Nebulous the sweetness comes from amber rather than sandalwood, the rose lacks that velvety texture, and the oud is less aggressive. People will likely prefer Nebulous; it’s more wearable and softer. The scent is linear with no real development, moderate projection, and high longevity. The quality is excellent, everything very polished, but ‘The Night’ is more unique and, yes, more challenging. I think the price is ridiculous because they don’t specify which oud they use or how many grams; the bottle is black, but in cheaper perfumes like Valiant or Hanuman, the bottles feature plaques with horses and a monkey, whereas here it’s a simple plaque like on Chariot, Complex, etc. The box is standard, and I don’t feel much exclusivity in the presentation or originality of the scent. Even ‘Majestic’, which costs a quarter of the price, has a nice plaque. Nebulous should cost around $900 (and I’d pay it), but not $1,700; honestly, you’re throwing money away. It’s like Roja’s Haute Luxe: expensive because Mr Roger decided to position it that way. To summarise: Nebulous is a rich perfume, zero originality, very good quality. I’d place it in a top 5 of the best oud-rose combos, but only at a price that’s so exorbitant it becomes a joke.

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Dr.No January 28, 2021

Nebulous is one of Boadicea’s most expensive perfumes, hovering around $1,700 (£1,250) for 100ml. Is it worth the money? After months of wearing it, here’s my take. The opening is that classic ‘oud-rose’ combo seen a thousand times before—nothing fresh. The base is amber and musky with rose, violet, and a marked oud that’s strong and tricky for beginners. Saffron adds its touch without being heavy; it’s noticeable but not annoying. It smells very similar to Frederic Malle’s ‘The Night’ (due to the same type of oud), though in Nebulous the sweetness comes from amber rather than sandalwood, the rose lacks that velvety texture, and the oud is less aggressive. People will likely prefer Nebulous; it’s more wearable and softer. The scent is linear with no real development, moderate projection, and high longevity. The quality is excellent, everything very polished, but ‘The Night’ is more unique and, yes, more challenging. I think the price is ridiculous because they don’t specify which oud they use or how many grams; the bottle is black, but in cheaper perfumes like Valiant or Hanuman, the bottles feature plaques with horses and a monkey, whereas here it’s a simple plaque like on Chariot, Complex, etc. The box is standard, and I don’t feel much exclusivity in the presentation or originality of the scent. Even ‘Majestic’, which costs a quarter of the price, has a nice plaque. Nebulous should cost around $900 (and I’d pay it), but not $1,700; honestly, you’re throwing money away. It’s like Roja’s Haute Luxe: expensive because Mr Roger decided to position it that way. To summarise: Nebulous is a rich perfume, zero originality, very good quality. I’d place it in a top 5 of the best oud-rose combos, but only at a price that’s so exorbitant it becomes a joke.

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