Boadicea the Victorious 2018 EDP

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Zayed 2018

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Boadicea the Victorious Zayed 2018 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Zayed 2018 opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Boadicea the Victorious's Zayed 2018 carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a seriously opulent beast of a scent that commands attention. Expect a grand entrance, a lingering presence, and an intense debate among experts about which notes are actually in it. Definitely not for the shy.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Zayed 2018 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense, opulent character and the strong, rich accords, this fragrance is best suited for evening wear and special occasions. It would be too overwhelming for an office environment or casual daytime wear, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at 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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Zayed 2018 opens with a bold flourish of sweet mandarin and bright bergamot, spiced up by a hint of saffron, before quickly settling into a rich, complex heart. Here, a silken rose entwines with powdery violet, underpinned by the subtle green depth of hedione. As it dries, a powerful woody base emerges, dominated by earthy vetiver, patchouli, and oakmoss, softened by creamy sandalwood and a warm, embracing amber. Some swear they detect a deep, animalic oud.

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