Hanuman

I bought vials of Hanuman from Boadicea, London long back but tried it just now. And seemingly a great deal of maccaration has taken place. Similarity with Bal d'Afrique is the first thing that comes to mind but Hanuman is certainly much better blended with more natural smelling ingredients and projection is like a forest fire. (But that takes away nothing from Bal d'Afrique which is a hugely popular fragrance) I asked a fragrance lover friend to decipher the notes of Hanuman that I was wearing and he came up with banana, citrus fruits, white musk and mild woodsy smoke. He didn't get the flowers. Smokey aspect could be from vetiver and sandalwood. Hanuman is a spectacular fragrance and a great deal of attention has been given to the blending and ingredients like white musk etc to create the banana note. Hermes Vanille Gallant has a similar banana vibe but that is where the comparison ends. Is it bottle worthy? If you have deep pockets then go for it by all means. The bottle itself is strikingly beautiful. Hanuman a winner and among my most complimented fragrances, others being BR 540 ext, Aventus 15x21 & 15y11, vintage Diaghilev and Clive Christian No 1 for men. Until about two years back almost all the Boadicea fragrances were available for purchase in vials and 10 ml travel sprays but the choice has now become very limited. Perhaps their focus is now to sell full bottles only. Nevertheless my experience with Boadicea online was amazing and I was humbled by the kindness and patience of Yulia and Katie at Boadicea, London.

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.

Like other people said, stronger better performing version of Byredo Bal D'Afrique, I also find it sightly more dense and thicker in a way. Is it overpriced? Absolutely! But I absolutely love it, I love the DNA, it performs much better than Bal D'Afrique, which I purchased second bottle off because of how much I have to reapply, so all in all if you calculate how often and how much used of each, price might be even, or Hanuman might be just slightly more. Also I am 100% always looking for more feminine fragrances and not a fan when men wear feminine leaning fragrances, just my personal opinion, but this one is really unisex, I wouldnt mind if my husband decided to wearing it too. I think its perfect balance and really work with skin chemistry. I would definitely not call it very feminine or masculine. Is it worth selling your kidney for it? Absolutely not, no perfume is worthy your kidney, and I think Bal d'Afrique or even Al Rayhan both smell amazing as well, but if money is not an issue, give this one a try.

Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman Boadicea the Victorious - Hanuman is pure, unadulterated peace in a bottle. This sensational fragrance has become an essential part in my collection, striking the perfect balance whether I am dressing up for a vibrant night out or simply winding down and relaxing at home. On a recent short trip, its true power revealed itself. The moment I walked into the hotel restaurant, people literally turned their heads. It opens with a bright, tart burst of bergamot and black currant, but the dry-down is where it shifts into something angelic on my skin. It transforms into a soft, velvety and intricate blend of neroli, magnolia and smooth sandalwood. Carrying this luxury in a compact 10 ml bottle makes it the ultimate travel companion for a quick weekend getaway or a long vacation. Hanuman is a complex, smooth and lifelike blend that brings absolute tranquility every time I wear it. I am addicted to this brand 😃 Goran

I LOVE this. If I were to have a signature scent, this would be it. It's soft, semi-sweet, clean, aromatic, citrusy, unbelievably well-blended. If Bal d'Afrique by Byredo and Musk Therapy by Initio had a baby, this would be it. Keeps the sweetness of Bal d'Afrique and that earthy roundness of Musk Therapy. For me personally, having another fragrance very similar to two others that I own would be redundant, but if I ever finish those two and still crave this scent profile, this would be it. It's versatile and can be worn at anytime and with anything. Perfection! 10/10 for me. Update: ...and fast forward a month later and it now sits proudly on the top shelf. Is it redundant? Please. How can perfection be redundant?!