Boadicea the Victorious 2013 EDP

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Chelsea

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Chelsea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christian Provenzano. Chelsea opens with Bergamot, Vetiver, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Mahogany. Boadicea the Victorious's Chelsea carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Chelsea is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. This isn't for the faint of heart - expect a full-on, intense, and at times harsh, woody-oud experience that’s either a masterpiece or 'burnt something'. Definitely one to sample before you splash the cash.
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  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Woody
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Chelsea 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent, 'industrially strong' projection and intense oud profile make it too overwhelming for an office setting. However, its unique and alluring nature makes it well-suited for a bold statement on a date or formal evening, while being a bit much for casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Chelsea opens with a bold, almost aggressive blend of dry vetiver and an Arabic-style oud, given a touch of unexpected sweetness by raspberry and a hint of bergamot. As it settles, earthy patchouli and rich mahogany emerge, creating a tactile, mulchy woodiness that's both raw and intriguing. The amber in the base adds a warm depth, but the dominant character remains a powerful, dry, and rooty oud-wood scent, reminiscent of fertile soil or even 'sweet gluey rubber' to some noses.

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