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Home Fragrances Boadicea the Victorious Black Collection Serenade
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Eau de parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Serenade

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Fragrance information:

The Story and Character of Boadicea the Victorious Serenade

Serenade, a fragrance by the British niche brand Boadicea the Victorious, was launched in 2013 as an eau de parfum and immediately won the hearts of connoisseurs of refined perfumery.

This unisex fragrance belongs to the legendary Black Collection, a series inspired by strength and elegance.

The name “Serenade” evokes a delicate melody that unfolds on the skin, blending floral sensuality with the lasting character of woods.

Perfumer and Inspiration

This olfactory symphony was created by the talented Christian Provenzano.

His signature lies in his ability to unite contrasts: the freshness of citrus with the warmth of spices, and the tenderness of flowers with the depth of noble woody notes.

Serenade is an ode to modern freedom, with every accord sounding confident yet delicate.

Character and Scent Profile

This perfume has a moderate sillage: it leaves an elegant trail without demanding attention.

It is an ideal choice for those who appreciate versatility and a compliment-worthy scent: the fragrance is suitable for daytime meetings as well as romantic evenings.

Thanks to the balance of floral and woody families, it develops in many facets on different skin types.

How to Wear It and What to Pair It With

If you enjoy Serenade, explore similar fragrances: Oriflame Mirage with its woody-floral character, The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea, where tea notes intertwine with musk, and the delicate Bottega Profumiera Rose Poudre with its powdery rose.

You can purchase Serenade on the official perfume website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

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

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
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

Top notes of aldehydes, bergamot, elemi, lemon, and mandarin create a sparkling citrus opening with a light aldehydic coolness.

At the heart, a bouquet of cardamom, clary sage, jasmine, neroli, nutmeg, and rose unfolds—a spicy floral symphony with hints of sweetness and freshness.

The base is a deep woody-musky cushion: amber, guaiac wood, oakmoss, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, and musk. This trail imparts a feeling of warmth and comfort, lingering with you for a long time.

Thanks to this intricate composition, Serenade unfolds gradually, shifting the mood from invigorating freshness to enveloping sensuality.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Boadicea the Victorious
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.boadiceathevictorious.com
Year of production 2013
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Elemi
Elemi
Note photo Cardamom
Cardamom
Note photo Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Guaiac wood
Guaiac wood
Note photo Oak moss
Oak moss

Top notes

Aldehydes Bergamot Elemi Lemon Mandarin

Heart notes

Cardamom Clary Sage Jasmine Neroli Nutmeg Rose

Base notes

Ambergris Guaiac wood Oak moss Sandalwood Vanilla Vetiver musk

Families

Family Floral Floral
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
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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
Medium
3
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
2
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The scent seems cold and transparent to me, like morning mist. It features spices that gently intertwine with floral and woody notes. This is truly a good option for everyday use, and its longevity is quite decent
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This was my first olfactory discovery! The scent is so vibrant and memorable that I still feel its influence. It creates a unique atmosphere, as if transporting you to another time and space. In October, when I was 8, the leaves had already fallen and turned black, they were everywhere - in rain barrels where apples and pears floated, in dry grass and smoldering bonfires. The smoke from the fire, charred branches, and smoldering leaves mix with the cold moisture in which fruits are dissolved. And then, Serenade appears - the trail of autumn that I feel on myself. Nothing can be impossible when there's such magic around
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