Harmonious

Harmonious Vs DHP (2020) Long review warning 😂😂 Synopsis: if you can spend the extra $$ get Harmonious. The price vs quality of BTV is distinctly noticeable on this one. You can tell BTV used a bunch of extra ingredients to make it stand out. Using an analogy, it’s like comparing regular Coke to Diet Coke 🙃🙃 Comparison: DHP is famous for a reason, the coveted Iris, i.e the lipstick/makeup smell that makes the DH line so famous still shines in 2020 version. Some may argue it’s more subdued, but I think it’s just right. Unfortunately this doesn’t last too long on me, and after about 30-45 minutes the Iris takes a back seat and the leather-woody notes start coming to the forefront. The dry down in 2020 is very nice musk and woods with a powdery air to it.. but the dry down becomes very soft on my skin. Harmonious is a gorgeous, naughty and playful take on DHP. The Iris opening on this lasts for 1-2 hours on my skin, and it’s almost identical to DHP but just with extra mileage. The citrus and boozy notes are lingering in the background, complimenting Iris.. but once you get past this stage, the Iris starts to settle down and the boozy- amber, and citrus notes take the center stage. This is where I feel Harmonious is superior, the boozy notes are so seductive and intoxicating and smell like DHP on steroids.. the scent trail this leaves is amazing and will get heads to turn. The dry down in DHP is very nice but stays woody-powdery on my skin. Harmonious on the other hand brings out vanilla, sandalwood, cashmere wood to the playground and adds an additional layer of complexity. Overall the differences are subtle, but noticeable to my nose. Off the air both DHP and Harmonious smell similar, but up close in intimate settings Harmonious really elevates the experience 😉😉 For me personally harmonious outperforms a lot of the Rojas and Henry Jacques in my collection. This will be one of the top fragrances in my collection, and honestly much better value than some of the $1000+ animal releases from BTV. Conclusion: Harmonious is the energizer bunny version of DHP.. if you enjoy fragrances and love the hobby get Harmonious. Don’t chase the vintage batches of DHP, instead use the $$$ to get Harmonious. If you want to smell good, and not break the bank or are new into the hobby get DHP 😎😎

There are fragrances that make a strong first impression, and then there’s Harmonious. From the first spray, it feels like you’ve stepped into something grand, almost cinematic. The orris hits early with a slightly powdery, makeup-like smoothness, but it’s softened by a warm, cozy musk and that subtle buzz of ambrette. The leather is there, but it’s not loud or rough. It’s a little more like polished suede than a biker jacket. It all comes together in this textured, plush sort of way that somehow manages to be bold and comforting at the same time. As it develops, the boozy notes of rum and cognac rise just enough to be noticed, giving it this rich, almost velvety depth without turning it into a booze bomb. This is the sweetest phase of the fragrance. The orris already carries a soft, powdery sweetness, and the rum and cognac swirl in to give it a rich, almost boozy depth that feels warm and luxurious without tipping into gourmand territory. The scent stays close, but never too close. You’ll smell it on yourself every time you move, and that’s honestly part of what makes it so addictive. People love to compare this to Dior Homme Parfum, and yeah, the DNA is there. But Harmonious isn’t trying to be a clone. It’s more vibrant and lifted with a slightly more musky, modern touch. If DHP is dark velvet, Harmonious is warm silk. It leans unisex, maybe even a little feminine because of some of the orbiting notes. It projects nicely for the first few hours, then settles into a smoother, more intimate scent that still lingers after 10 hours. I don’t reach for this just to smell good. I wear it when I want to feel calm and put-together, like everything’s in place without trying too hard. That’s exactly why, out of all the fragrances I own, this one has earned a permanent spot in my rotation. If I had to be stuck with only a handful of fragrances for the rest of my life, Harmonious would be there without question. Scent (on skin): 8/10 Scent (sillage): 9.5/10 Projection: 8/10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Value: 3/10 Originality: 6/10 Mass appeal: 6.5/10 Versatility: 6.5/10

No, I have never tried the og DHP. My review is a standalone perception of Harmonious with, of course, what I would expect to pick up from DHP along with slight comparisons to other fragrances in the genre. I had a decant, considered a full bottle multiple times, and for now settled for 10ml from Boadicea. I own other bottles from the brand and, unlike the others I've tried I have not tried the boss in terms of what Harmonious compares to, and honestly don't really have an interest in doing specifically because it's discontinued now (insert DHP here). This is several steps elevated from my experience wit DHI and other iris-focused fragrances in the designer realm: VUI, Narciso BNP, Prada LHI, etc. Can it be brand bias? Certainly, but I try as much as possible to have clarity when it comes to this bias. Mix into that DNA aspects from Musc Ravageur and Delphinus (?) - kinda reminds me of those in various parts of the development. Elegantly presents this iris touch to a boozy, somewhat earthy aspect that makes me pick this over all the others. The layers and complexities added to the obvious DNA are, here, the gold standard to me. This is, tbh, a signature scent if you can pull it off where you work, etc. Does not go too dense or too sweet to be disrespectful in a more formal environment. I do not smell this being overly powdery or even feminine - it is quite masculine and has a touch of powder of course but not powdery-centered at all! At the same time that it projects and stays sufficiently for detectability. 3 seasons only, summer with this would be annoying because I lean toward other scent profiles then. Easily goes for >12h on skin but elegant all the way without being persistent or super projecting. This is no joke in longevity, applied it in the morning of one day, and after showering in the evening, I went for my morning shower next day and could still detect it softly on the skin.

I really like the name of the perfume, listed notes, the red, pinkish hue of the bottle, and being familiar with some of the Boadicea offerings I decided to order a sample. Harmonious is a very beautiful fragrance. I'd say it's mainly powdery but with depth and a bit of spice. When it comes to distinguishing individual notes I can definitely smell orris, which seems to be the lead in this fragrance. The opening is boozy, but not much, like a whiff of somebody walking with a glass of brandy that's been held in their hand for some time. I can identify a tiny bit of cardamon, but it's nothing compared to, for example Lune Feline. Here, it's just a hint. I cannot smell any cinnamon or saffron (and thank god for that). Somewhere in the background, there is rose, which, to my nose rounds up Harmonius. When it comes to the base it's powdery, musky, like a soft suede (much more than leather) that's been sprayed with different perfumes, and now exudes that subtle, delicate scent. I don't detect vanilla (a bit of shame), but instead there is a slight, soapy impression - very gentle and very nice, but definitely not like in aldehydic perfumes. I cannot say whether it's similar to DHP, as stated by the previous reviewer, but to me it's a child of Fenicia (less spicy) from TMOV and Deviant (less naughty) from Wesker with godmother’s sprinkles of Ballerina (soft and sweet) from Moresque. I have all of the three, so now the question is: do I need Harmonious? Of course not! Do I want want it? Definitely! This is a good one from Boadicea!

First things first: it’s a long lasting. Second: wait a few seconds to get the Ambrette, similar to the lipsticky DHP, but it’s more lighter. Let’s don’t forget DHP has rose but is buried in wood/oud. The rose here pops up right after 10-15 minutes, and turns a bit jammy, and starts to go back and forth between the rose and iris. The rose is predominant for about 2 hours. It’s unisex, and depending of your experience wearing rose fragrances, you may think it leans feminine. In fact, in a facet of the rose dominating the bubble around you, it turns like raspberry smell, maybe giving by the rum or cognac. After 2 hours, it’s very close to DHP but lighter. Not like DHI but a lighter DHP. DHP is more lipstick, and Harmonious is more makeup smell. Same neighborhood, different street. I have enough DHP for life, and I wear it when the temperature is not hot: Spring, fall winter works. I will wear the Harmonious pretty much the same seasons. Summer would be a little too much, unless 1 spray on the back of your hand, press with the other back of your hand, and press the pulse point on your neck area. It projects well but is not monstruos. Very noticeable on an arm length for 3-4 hours, then 2-3 more hours at elbows length, and by then, close to the skin and stays there for hours and hours. Olere Novum’s description is spot on. It may be perceived as femenine but only for those 2 hours I was referring to. I just want to emphasize DHP has rose, but is buried in woods. The Harmonious is fleeting, airy, but not shy.