Boadicea the Victorious 2010 EDP

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Ablaze

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Boadicea the Victorious Ablaze is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Ablaze opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Cedar, Guaiac Wood, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Suede, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Boadicea the Victorious's Ablaze carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet distinct, Ablaze is a bold woody-spicy fragrance with a significant leather kick. Some find it a 'dirty cedar' while others laud its unique sophistication. Definitely sample first, it's not for everyone.
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  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Ablaze Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold and warm spicy-woody character makes it less suitable for an office, potentially overwhelming. However, this depth lends itself well to formal events and date nights where its unique signature can shine. Several reviewers noted its moderate to good longevity and sillage, making it versatile for evening wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ablaze kicks off with a spirited, spicy-citrus burst of pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, and zesty bergamot, quickly moving into a heart of rich rose and jasmine, intertwined with the woody depth of guaiac wood and cedar. The base settles into a luxurious suede and amber embrace, grounded by earthy patchouli and oakmoss. It's a complex blend that balances warmth with an intriguing green, almost smoky edge.

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