Boadicea the Victorious 2025 EDP

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Opal

by Julie Lerendu

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Boadicea the Victorious Opal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Julie Lerendu. Opal opens with Pebbles, Bergamot, Pepper, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Suede, Davana, Cacao Pod, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Boadicea the Victorious's Opal carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Opal is a divisive beast: some find it a luxurious, unique blend of coffee and iris, a truly elevated experience. Others are initially put off by its challenging metallic opening, describing it as 'weird' or 'lipstick-like' before a stunning dry-down. It's a niche scent begging for a second chance.
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Opal 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and longevity, Opal is best suited for evenings and special events rather than office wear. Its luxurious, rich character makes it perfect for formal occasions and dates where you want to make a statement.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 40-B), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), COUMARIN, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LIMONENE, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, LAVANDULA OIL/ EXTRACT, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, ROSE FLOWER OIL/EXTRACT, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, GERANIOL, SANTALUM ALBUM OIL, SANTALOL, EUGENOL, CAMPHOR, HEXADECANOLACTONE, TERPINOLENE, ROSE KETONES, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL, TERPINEOL, GERANYL ACETATE, CINNAMAL, CITRAL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, BENZALDEHYDE, SCLAREOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ISOEUGENOL, MENTHOL, CARVONE, METHYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL.

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

Opal opens with an edgy, sparkling metallic note, soon joined by a warm, aromatic burst of bay leaf, pepper, and coffee that feels both spicy and surprisingly fresh. As it settles, a creamy, powdery heart of orris and cacao pods emerges, softened by rose and lavender, lending a luxurious, almost velvety texture. The dry down is deep and comforting, with rich woods, patchouli, and tonka providing a lasting, sophisticated warmth that lingers on the skin.

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