Boadicea the Victorious 2013 EDP

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Notting Hill

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Notting Hill is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christian Provenzano. Notting Hill opens with Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Almond, settles into a heart of Loukhoum, Geranium, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Boadicea the Victorious's Notting Hill carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, complex, and luxurious. This isn't a quick spray-and-go scent; it's a deep, brooding rose chypre that some will adore as a masterpiece, while others find it too challenging or simply can't justify the price tag.
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Notting Hill 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its significant projection and complex, luxurious character mean it’s best reserved for evenings and special occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too weighty for casual daytime wear or the office.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Notting Hill opens with a warm, spicy jolt of cardamom and pink pepper, subtly sweetened by almond. The heart unfurls into a rich, dusky rose, made even more intriguing by the Turkish Delight-like loukhoum and a fresh, green kick from geranium. As it settles, a dark, woody base emerges, dominated by earthy patchouli and oakmoss, softened by amber and vanilla, with a lingering smoky incense that gives it real depth and a touch of the gothic.

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