Boadicea the Victorious 2015 EDP

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Boadicea the Victorious Sterling is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Sterling opens with Tea, settles into a heart of Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, and Vanilla. Boadicea the Victorious's Sterling carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Oh dear. This isn't just polarising, it's pretty much universally despised. Prepare for a full-on green assault that a creamy base can't save. Tread very, very carefully.
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tea100%
Heartas listed
Galbanum100%
Baseas listed
Leather46%
Musk27%
Vanilla27%

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
Also Works:
Spring

Its green, leather and aromatic composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Given the 'beast' performance and the overwhelming negativity in reviews, this scent would be inappropriate for any occasion. It’s far too strong and divisive to be in a confined space like an office or on a date, and its challenging profile doesn't suit casual wear or formal events either.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Sterling opens with a sharp, almost aggressive green tea note, quickly joined by an intense, leafy galbanum that screams 'green' at the top of its lungs. As the initial shock subsides, a leathery undercurrent emerges, softened slightly by a touch of musk and a hint of vanilla, but it’s still predominantly a challenging green beast.

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