Boadicea the Victorious 2010 EDP

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Languid

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Boadicea the Victorious Languid is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Languid opens with Cardamom, Clove, Nutmeg, and Cumin, and settles into a heart of Green Notes, Neroli, Rose, and Saffron. Boadicea the Victorious's Languid carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Prepare for an experience, not just a scent. Languid is a polarising Middle Eastern oud and spice bomb that demands attention and isn't afraid to stain your white clothes. It's a challenging, intriguing ride from initial assault to soft landing.
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Languid Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cumin33%
Clove25%
Cardamom21%
Nutmeg21%
Heartas listed
Saffron32%
Green Notes26%
Rose22%
Neroli20%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

The intense, bold, and potentially staining nature of Languid makes it unsuitable for office or casual wear. Its unique, challenging profile and the 'Middle Eastern spicy Oud' vibe lend it well to formal evening events or a statement-making date, provided those around you appreciate intense fragrances.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Languid kicks off with a potent blast of warm, earthy spices - think cumin, nutmeg, and cardamom, which quickly morph into a dark, leathery oud. The heart introduces a fleeting hint of saffron and a dry, almost green rose, but the dominant narrative remains a heavy, authentic oud wrapped in intense spice. The dry down mellows slightly into a woody, animalic whisper, leaving behind a complex, non-sweet, and unashamedly Middle Eastern character.

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