Boadicea the Victorious 2019 EDP

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Adoration

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Boadicea the Victorious Adoration is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Adoration opens with Citrus and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Date, Maple, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Pepper, Clove, and Ginger. Boadicea the Victorious's Adoration carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher and not for the faint-hearted. It starts strong, verging on aggressive, and the general consensus is 'potatoes' and 'burnt rubber' rather than 'adoration'. It's divisive, to say the least, and certainly not a safe blind buy.
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Adoration Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Galbanum65%
Citrus35%
Heartas listed
Date35%
Maple33%
Heliotrope32%
Baseas listed
Pepper36%
Clove34%
Ginger30%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

Its sweet, fresh spicy and green composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Given its powerful sillage and unusual character, Adoration is largely unsuitable for most occasions. Its unique scent profile would be too distracting for the office or formal events, and reviews suggest it's too 'risky' for a casual day or a date, unless you want to make a very specific, challenging impression.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

Adoration opens with a surprisingly green and zesty shock of citrus and galbanum, quickly diving into an unusual, almost vegetal sweetness from maple and date. The heart is slightly powdery with heliotrope, but largely overshadowed by an earthy, slightly bizarre accord. The base is an aggressive, hot blend of pepper, clove, and ginger, leaving a warm, spicy trail that can lean towards the 'something burning' territory. It's a sweet, spicy, and green perfume with an undeniable edge.

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