Boadicea the Victorious 2020 Edp

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Aurica

Name: Aurica Eau de Parfum
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious Aurica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Christian Provenzano. Aurica opens with Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Marigold, and Oud, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. 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.

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Bold
Energetic
Fresh
Playful
Sophisticated

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Profile

Citrus 7%

Floral 22%

Fruity 13%

Green 11%

Sweet 21%

Warm 8%

Woody 24%

Earthy 16%

Animalic 12%

Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Accords

Woody

100%

Sweet

74%

Aromatic

62%

Fruity

61%

Powdery

54%

Notes

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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.