Boadicea the Victorious 2012 Edp

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Serenade

by Christian Provenzano

Boadicea the Victorious Serenade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Christian Provenzano. Serenade opens with Aldehydes, Elemi, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Clary Sage, and Neroli, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Oakmoss. Boadicea the Victorious's Serenade carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and demanding, Serenade bursts open with a rough, challenging herbal citrus that dries down into a powerful, almost unsettling woodiness. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or those seeking a gentle tune.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Clean
  • Confident
Serenade Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22%
Floral 16%
Fruity 3%
Green 10%
Sweet 16%
Warm 15%
Woody 16%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
79%
Earthy
63%
Mossy
56%
Citrus
56%

Notes

Top Notes

Elemi 25% Lemon 20% Bergamot 19% Aldehydes 19% Mandarin 17%

Heart Notes

Rose 19% Clary Sage 18% Cardamom 17% Nutmeg 17% Neroli 16% Jasmine 14%

Base Notes

Guaiac Wood 19% Oakmoss 17% Vetiver 16% Sandalwood 13% Vanilla 13% Amber 12% Musk 11%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and distinct woodiness make it a bold choice for casual wear and certain date settings, but too much for office environments. The unique aldehydic opening might be too polarising for formal occasions.

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About

Serenade doesn't just open a door, it kicks it down with a blast of aldehydic citrus and herbal elemi, a raw, almost shocking entry that grabs you by the lapels. As the initial assault recedes, a complex heart of rose, nutmeg, and cardamom emerges, subtly softened by neroli. The real story, however, unfolds in the deep, earthy base. Here, rugged vetiver, guaiac wood, and oakmoss dominate, grounding the scent with a dry, almost 'burned wood chips' intensity, rounded out by hints of amber and vanilla for a persistent, potent finish.

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