Boadicea the Victorious 2008 EDP

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The Exclusives Warrioress

by John Stephen

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Boadicea the Victorious The Exclusives Warrioress is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by John Stephen. The Exclusives Warrioress opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Leather, Myrrh, and Opoponax, and dries down to a base of Resins and Cedar. Boadicea the Victorious's The Exclusives Warrioress carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a battle-axe. There's a lot of strong opinion on this one - some love its smoky, leathery intensity, while others find it too blunt or ash-like. Expect a polarising scent that commands attention. Not for the faint of heart or nose.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Woody
  • Masculine
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Fresh
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The Exclusives Warrioress Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Leather33%
Myrrh33%
Opoponax33%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Resins50%

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 Winter

Built on amber, leather and woody - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong, smoky leather and resinous accords, Warrioress is best suited for evening wear, especially on dates or formal events where its bold character can shine without overpowering. Its intensity makes it less ideal for office settings or casual daytime activities.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Warrioress unleashes a potent, primal energy with its dominant leather and amber core. A bright spark of bergamot attempts to cut through the heavy, smoky veil of myrrh and opoponax, but it's quickly enveloped by deep cedar and a raw, animalic leather accord. The balsamic sweetness attempts to soften the edges, but this fragrance remains a formidable, uncompromising presence, evoking ancient, rugged landscapes.

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