by Boadicea the Victorious
Mayfair is a powerful, unapologetically animalic leather fragrance with a rich, honeyed beeswax core that gives it a deeply sensual, almost medieval character. It opens with a dry, leathery, slightly bitter cypriol and civet note that carries a provocative, fecal warmth, especially in warm conditions. The beeswax, along with amber and patchouli, evolves into a golden, sweetly opulent base that feels both rustic and luxurious, resembling aged leather saddles, beeswax-lumbers, and sun-warmed wood. The scent is deeply masculine in tone yet clearly unisex, with a singing, natural beeswax note that distinguishes it from most other leather oud perfumes. It develops slowly, with layers of oud, leather, and musk that unfold over hours, delivering a long-lasting, intimate sillage that lingers on skin and clothes. Despite its intensity, it can be worn during the day—especially for those drawn to bold, intellectual seduction—or fully embraced at night for high-impact, carnal presence.