Boadicea the Victorious 2019 EDP

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Heroine

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Boadicea the Victorious Heroine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Heroine opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Violet, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Iris, and Vanilla. Boadicea the Victorious's Heroine carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, captivating, and outrageously overpriced for some, this fragrance has a stunning opening that often dries down to something more generic. If you love a sophisticated, powdery violet, it might be your new signature, but many find it smells similar to far cheaper designer scents.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
Heroine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Baseas listed
Iris25%

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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, clean floral character make it suitable for office wear, though its sensuality might be a bit much. It excels on dates and formal occasions due to its sophisticated and alluring nature, but it's too refined for casual or sporty activities.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Heroine opens with a bright, zesty burst of citrus and sweet violet, immediately captivating the senses. As it settles, a lush heart of rose and jasmine emerges, softened into a creamy, powdery floral by the dominant orris. The dry down is a comforting embrace of musk and vanilla, grounded by a subtle hint of vetiver, creating a clean yet sensual skin scent.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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