Boadicea the Victorious 2018 EDP

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Tiangou

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Tiangou is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Christian Provenzano. Tiangou opens with Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Patchouli. Boadicea the Victorious's Tiangou carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Tiangou is a deeply polarising beast. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of spicy, boozy warmth, a true attention-grabber. Others? Overwhelmed by its sheer spice, calling it 'challenging'. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, it truly clicks.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Tiangou 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
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
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'huge explosive' opening and inherent complexity, this scent isn't one for the office, where subtlety is key. It screams date night or a sophisticated formal event, where its luxurious, rich character can genuinely shine and grab attention.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Explosive from the off, this scent opens with a rich, boozy wave of rum and an almost culinary spice cupboard of cinnamon, clove, saffron, and cardamom. This powerful ensemble then smooths into a surprisingly sensual heart of rose and heliotrope, before settling into a deep, dark base where tobacco and leather mingle with creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli, underpinned by a castoreum growl.

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