Boadicea the Victorious 2010 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Precious

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Boadicea the Victorious Precious is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Precious opens with Lemon, Clove, Basil, and Tea, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Green Notes, Jasmine, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Boadicea the Victorious's Precious carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - Precious isn't some delicate floral. It's a brisk, traditional green-woody aromatic that leans firmly masculine, a classic aftershave vibe in a high-end bottle. Solid, but not ground-breaking.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Confident
Precious Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Green Notes33%
Floral Notes17%

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 Fall

Its green, fresh spicy and warm spicy composition leans towards spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, green, and woody profile makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for the office without being overtly distracting. While pleasant, it lacks the seductive punch for a date or the gravitas for a formal event.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Precious kicks off with a spirited burst of lemon, quickly joined by the herbal greenness of basil and a surprising spicy warmth from clove and black tea. This fresh, aromatic opening gives way to a heart of green notes, subtle florals, and the earthy spice of nutmeg. As it settles, a clean, familiar base of cedar and sandalwood emerges, cushioned by a soft musk, amber, and a touch of patchouli, creating a classically refined masculine dry-down.

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