Alluring
“Alluring by Boadicea the Victorious is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, sweet composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Alluring by Boadicea the Victorious is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women created by perfumer John Stephen. The scent opens with bright plum and red berries that create an initial burst of sweetness and freshness, which contrasts beautifully against the warm honey and tincture of rose notes in its heart. As it develops, woody and balsamic accords, including patchouli and musk, provide a grounded yet luxurious finish. This fragrance encapsulates the brand's commitment to blending tradition with lasting luxury, creating an experience that is both familiar and sophisticated.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
For best effect, apply two sprays to pulse points. The fruity top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow it an hour for the honey and woody base to develop fully. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings.
John Stephen
Founding perfumer · 16 fragrances
John Stephen, born in rural England, studied chemistry at the University of Bath before turning his family's failed perfumery venture into The Cotswold Perfumery in Bourton-on-the-Water. In 1999 he was commissioned to create two fragrances for Queen Elizabeth II, and he is known for creating fragrances for Czech & Speake and the entire first line of Boadicea The Victorious, for which he still oversees quality control and production. He is one of only six independent perfumers in the UK.
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The story behind the bottle.
An intimate dinner party where the mingling of sweet fruit and warm honey creates a cozy yet elegant atmosphere, with soft florals adding a touch of refinement.
Fig. 01 — Alluring, Boadicea the Victorious
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