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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Ablaze
The brisk morning air in a lush forest, where sunlight filters through trees and the ground is damp with dew.
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AblazeLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessGris Montaigne · DiorPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious is a composition that balances vibrant freshness with warm depth, capturing the essence of quintessentially British luxury. The fragrance opens with zesty lemon and bergamot, followed by the spicy notes of pepper and cardamom, creating an invigorating yet complex top. As it settles, the heart reveals rich layers of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and rose, while the base notes of patchouli, oakmoss, and suede add a luxurious earthiness that grounds the composition.
This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points. The spicy top notes are bright but fleeting, so ensure you capture the heart and base notes that develop over time. Ablaze reads better close to skin rather than projecting widely, making it ideal for intimate settings.
Fig. 01 — Ablaze, Boadicea the Victorious
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Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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The originalAblazeBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Dior · 2013Gris MontaigneShares 6 of its 13 notes$100–250★ 4.26 (917)49%Match
Penhaligon's · 1999LP No.9Shares 6 of its 15 notes$100–250★ 4.26 (418)51%Match
Dior · 2022Gris Dior New Look Limited EditionShares 6 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 4.12 (82)51%Match
Al Haramain Perfumes · 2019BlackShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 4.00 (10)
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 21%.