Boadicea the Victorious 2014 Parfum

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Legend

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Legend is a Parfum launched in 2014, created by Christian Provenzano. Legend opens with Mandarin, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, and Coriander, and settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet. Boadicea the Victorious's Legend carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Legend is a divisive, high-concept iris-oud blend that some find utterly masterful and opulent, a perfume that tells a story. Others, however, dismiss it as overpriced and unoriginal, making it a true love-it-or-hate-it experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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Legend 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its rich, complex profile, make it less suited for a casual office setting. It truly shines on dates and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather, where its luxurious character can be fully appreciated.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Legend opens with a clean, slightly green shimmer of neroli and mandarin, quickly giving way to a rich, powdery heart of orris and violet. A lush bouquet of jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley adds floral depth, before settling into a warm, woody base. Oud and sandalwood provide an earthy, luxurious grounding, softened by sweet vanilla and creamy amber.

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