Boadicea Glorious Eau de Parfum bottle Boadicea Glorious
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Pure Instinct Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Instinct

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boadicea Glorious
Glorious is a contentious one, a beautifully blended fruity woody scent that walks a tightrope between being a subtle, elegant charmer and a frustratingly fleeting skin scent. Some adore its refined fruitiness, others lament its performance, creating a truly polarising experience.
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Our Verdict - Pure Instinct
This one's a mixed bag. Some reckon it's a solid, affordable blue-fragrance alternative, others find it utterly forgettable and generic. Either way, overspray this beast at your peril - you'll choke out everyone around you and probably give yourself a headache.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 9%
Floral 14% 13%
Fruity 20% 12%
Green 9% 15%
Sweet 23% 19%
Warm 16% 18%
Woody 18% 16%
Earthy 11% 13%
Animalic 4% 7%
Fresh 13% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boadicea Glorious EdP
Pure Instinct EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pineapple 24% vs 21%
Apple 17% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Cedar 15% vs 22%
Amber 10% vs 26%
Vanilla 9% vs 20%

Accords

Boadicea Glorious Pure Instinct
100%
Woody
100%
61%
Aromatic
98%
95%
Fruity
92%
48%
Fresh Spicy
87%
Amber
76%
Citrus
75%
Green
74%
71%
Sweet
64%
52%
Warm Spicy
65%
Vanilla
60%
52%
Powdery
48%
Fresh
46%
Balsamic
46%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
61%
98%
Fruity shared
95%
92%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
87%
76%
75%
74%
Sweet shared
71%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
65%
60%
52%
48%
46%
46%

Performance

Boadicea Glorious Pure Instinct
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Boadicea Glorious

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Given its often subtle projection and smooth, inoffensive character, Glorious works well for office and casual wear. It's too subdued for formal events where a statement scent is often preferred, but its elegant profile makes it a lovely choice for a close-quarters date night.

Pure Instinct

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key, but its fresh, clean profile is perfect for casual wear, dates, and gym sessions. While some reviews suggest it's more of a clubbing scent, its versatility leans towards everyday casual use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fruity accords and Rose, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boadicea Glorious
Pure Instinct
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