Boadicea the Victorious 2016 EDP

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Notorious

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Boadicea the Victorious Notorious is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Notorious opens with Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Rose, Castoreum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Boadicea the Victorious's Notorious carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Notorious is a bold, complex beast of a fragrance. It's not for the faint-hearted, nor is it a blind buy, but those who 'get' it absolutely swear by its smoky, leathery depth. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Notorious 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

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With strong sillage and longevity, Notorious is far too potent for the office. Its unique, bold character makes it an excellent choice for a statement on a date or an evening event, though it's too intense for everyday wear.

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

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

Explosions of warm, piquant cinnamon and saffron kick things off, soon joined by the rich, dark intrigue of chocolate and a powerful, almost animalic castoreum. As it settles, a rugged leather takes the stage, intertwined with earthy patchouli, vetiver, and robust woody notes of cedar and sandalwood, all underscored by a smoky incense. It's a journey from spicy sweetness to a deep, resonant leathery dry down.

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Where to buy

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