Boadicea the Victorious 2021 EDP

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Kahwa

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Kahwa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Christian Provenzano. Kahwa opens with Cardamom, Clove, Ginger, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Oud, and Patchouli. Boadicea the Victorious's Kahwa carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, love it or hate it. Kahwa is an acquired taste for some, a nostalgic masterpiece for others. Expect an intense, hyper-realistic spice and coffee hit that will either awaken your senses or send you running.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Confident
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Kahwa 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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its bold, spicy character with moderate longevity and sillage makes it less ideal for enclosed office spaces. It's best suited for casual wear, especially in cooler weather, where its unique profile can shine without overwhelming.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Kahwa explodes with an invigorating blend of bay leaf, eucalyptus, and a hefty dose of cardamom. This potent aromatic opening then mellows into a heart of subtle coffee and delicate florals, before settling onto a robust base of earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and a whisper of oud, rounded out by warm amber and cedar. It's a journey from bracing spice to deep, grounding comfort.

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