Boadicea the Victorious 2009 EDP

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Alluring

by John Stephen

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Boadicea the Victorious Alluring is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by John Stephen. Alluring opens with Red Fruits, Fruity Notes, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Resins, and Patchouli. Boadicea the Victorious's Alluring carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a real marmite scent. Some find its vintage, dusty plum and resinous character intoxicatingly sexy and sophisticated, while others recoil from what they perceive as 'rotting fruit' and 'medicinal' notes. Test before you commit, this isn't a safe blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Alluring Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum44%
Fruity Notes32%
Red Fruits24%
Heartas listed
Honey43%
Rose35%
Ylang-Ylang22%
Baseas listed
Resins36%
Patchouli23%
Woody Notes23%
Musk18%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold, vintage character with medium sillage and lasting power makes it less suitable for office wear. However, its complex and sensual depth ensures it excels for date nights and formal events, creating a memorable impression.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Alluring unfurls with an earthy, ripe plum, mingling with the dark sweetness of red berries before honey and a subtle rose emerge. As it settles, woody and balsamic resins deepen the fragrance, underscored by rich patchouli and a touch of musk. It's a complex, autumnal journey from fruit to forest floor.

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