Boadicea the Victorious 2015 EDP

U ££££ Favourite

Monarch

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Boadicea the Victorious Monarch is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Monarch opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Leather. Boadicea the Victorious's Monarch carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Monarch is a divisive one. Some rave about its smooth, fruity leather and spicy warmth, while others smell a
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
$230.29 at FragranceNet 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Monarch 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its blend of leathery warmth and subtle spice makes it versatile for a range of occasions; however, some report performance issues, meaning it might not be ideal for a long day at the office. The sophisticated, yet slightly playful, nature suits evenings out or more dressed-up casual events. It might be too heavy for sportswear.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 40-B), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LINALOOL, COUMARIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, BHT, EUGENOL, CITRAL, CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Monarch opens with a bright, fruity burst of red berries and grapefruit, lifted by a subtle tea note and aromatic artemisia. The heart introduces a warm complexity with cardamom, cinnamon, and a delicate floral touch of rose and jasmine. The real star, a smooth, refined leather, emerges in the dry-down, balanced by a hint of sweet amber and a warm spicy embrace. It's a journey from fruity zest to a sophisticated, warm leather finish.

Similar

Alternatives

1 alternative from £14.00

Perfumes that capture a similar essence to Monarch Eau de Parfum

→

More from Boadicea the Victorious

See all 183 Boadicea the Victorious perfumes

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 3 October

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.