Question 1

What's the difference between Vi Et Armis and Iron Duke?

Accepted Answer

Vi Et Armis is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from BeauFort London (2015) dominated by Smoky accords. Iron Duke is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from BeauFort London (2017) leaning on Smoky accords. They share 5 accords: Smoky, Leather, Woody, Tobacco.

Question 2

Which is better, Vi Et Armis or Iron Duke?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vi Et Armis scores 3.90/5 vs Iron Duke at 4.06/5. On r/fragrance, Vi Et Armis sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Iron Duke is 6.5/10 (mixed). Vi Et Armis's standout strength: Unique, atmospheric composition with boozy, smoky, woody character. Iron Duke's standout strength: Strong gunsmoke and powder accords. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Vi Et Armis and Iron Duke smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vi Et Armis: Vi Et Armis is widely praised as a sophisticated, high-quality niche fragrance with a boozy, smoky, tobacco-forward character reminiscent of 19th-century warehouse atmospheres. Iron Duke: Iron Duke by Beaufort London is a divisive fragrance with strong gunsmoke and leather notes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vi Et Armis or Iron Duke?

Accepted Answer

Vi Et Armis: Excellent quality blending and high performance (longevity, sillage) Iron Duke: Paper vs. skin performance differs significantly Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Vi Et Armis vs Iron Duke?

Accepted Answer

Vi Et Armis scores highest for winter wear; Iron Duke scores highest for winter wear. Vi Et Armis leans evening, Iron Duke leans evening.

Vi Et Armis vs Iron Duke

Comparison Summary

Unique to Vi Et Armis (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Vi Et Armis	Iron Duke
Brand	BeauFort London	BeauFort London
Year	2015	2017
Rating	3.90	4.06
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	9	0