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Home Fragrances Boadicea the Victorious Power Collection Provocative
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Eau de parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Provocative

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History and Inspiration

Boadicea the Victorious Provocative is a bold, distinctive unisex fragrance released in 2008.

It embodies the daring spirit of the British niche brand Boadicea the Victorious, which draws inspiration from the legend of a warrior queen.

Provocative belongs to the prestigious Power Collection, a collection celebrating strength, authority, and independence. It is a true provocation for the senses, inviting you to discover your inner queen.

Composition and Development

The fragrance pyramid is built on contrasts and unexpected combinations. The top notes of mint, rosemary, spruce, and wormwood create a cool, spicy, resinous opening.

At its heart unfolds a complex bouquet of black pepper, juniper, lavender, sage, and Virginia cedar—a spicy, herbal, woody accord that feels energetic and sensual.

A base of amber, oud, and musk adds depth, warmth, and smoky sweetness, leaving a velvety trail.

Character and Sillage

The fragrance is positioned as unisex, although its complexity and depth are best expressed on confident individuals who are not afraid to stand out.

Its sillage is very strong—Provocative practically "shouts" its presence, leaving a long-lasting, memorable impression.

It belongs to the fougère and woody fragrance families, thanks to its abundance of herbal and resinous notes.

It is an ideal choice for evenings out, colder weather, and occasions when you want to express your individuality.

The Perfumer

The olfactory portrait was created by the talented perfumer John Stephen, known for his complex and provocative compositions.

His skill made it possible to unite seemingly incompatible notes into a single, captivating accord that sounds like a challenge to the ordinary.

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If you enjoyed Provocative, take a look at these kindred compositions: Natura Siberica Siberie Mon Amour, Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon, and Anfasic Dokhoon Shay.

They also explore smoky, spicy, and woody facets.

Official brand website: http://www.jomalone.co.uk

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance opens with an invigorating, resinous duet of mint and spruce, enhanced by the spicy bitterness of rosemary and wormwood.

At its heart, a spicy blaze of black pepper and juniper unfolds, softened by lavender and sage, with cedar lending woody support.

The base is a luxurious, sensual trio of amber, oud, and musk, providing lasting power and a warm, enveloping trail.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Boadicea the Victorious
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.boadiceathevictorious.com
Year of production 2008
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Mint
Mint
Note photo Rosemary
Rosemary
Note photo Spruce
Spruce
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Juniper
Juniper
Note photo Lavender
Lavender
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Oud
Oud
Note photo musk
musk

Top notes

Mint Rosemary Spruce Wormwood

Heart notes

Black Pepper Juniper Lavender Sage Virginian Cedar

Base notes

Ambergris Oud musk

Families

Family Fern Fern
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Very conspicuous
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Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
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This fragrance only causes dissatisfaction. It's bitter, with some spicy herbs that aren't pleasing. Its softness doesn't save it, there's a certain coldness to it. This is clearly more of a masculine scent; for women, it's too sharp and prickly. It reminds me of old colognes that have long been out of fashion 😒
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