Boadicea the Victorious 2020 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Aurica

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Aurica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Christian Provenzano. Aurica opens with Mandarin, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Marigold, Oud, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Boadicea the Victorious's Aurica carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Aurica is a divisive beast: some hail it as a golden elixir, others dismiss it as an overpriced fruity mess with a burnt, sickly-sweet core. It's potent, projects like a rocket, and lasts forever, so sample before you splash out on this high-octane pineapple-oud fusion.
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Sophisticated
Aurica Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Sweet
74%
Aromatic
62%
Fruity
61%
Powdery
54%
Musky
54%

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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its impressive projection and longevity, Aurica leans more towards evening and formal events, making it a bit much for a typical office setting. It's too potent and sweet for casual wear, but reviewers did praise it for dates and even stated it worked in formal settings.

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About

Opens with an energetic burst of juicy pineapple and bright mandarin, softened by the rich creaminess of ylang-ylang. This vibrant start quickly deepens into a floral heart where marigold and rose intertwine with a smooth, woody oud. The dry down settles into a luxurious base of warm amber and vanilla, grounded by earthy patchouli and vetiver, with a persistent musky sweetness weaving throughout.