Boadicea the Victorious 2013 EDP

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Mayfair

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christian Provenzano. Mayfair opens with Birch, Cardamom, Clove, and Beeswax, settles into a heart of Leather, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Civet. Boadicea the Victorious's Mayfair carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising beast. Mayfair is a dirty, woody, and powerfully animalic scent that some crave like illicit pleasure, while others find it simply overwhelming. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly obsessed.
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Mayfair 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its overwhelming animalic notes and potent sillage, Mayfair is completely inappropriate for the office or casual day wear. It's a statement fragrance best reserved for nights out, intimate dates, or formal events where you want to make a lasting, provocative impression. Many reviewers also suggest wearing it in cooler weather due to its warmth and intensity.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

Mayfair opens with an immediate hit of potent civet, a raw, primal animalic note mingling with the sticky sweetness of beeswax and a spicy kick from cardamom and clove. As it deepens, a rich, rugged leather emerges, supported by smoky birch and the subtle floralcy of rose and jasmine. The dry down retains that signature animalic warmth, underscored by a woody, musky base that lingers with sensual intensity.

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