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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Exotic
A sunlit conservatory filled with exotic blooms and the subtle whisper of incense, where every note feels both familiar and newly discovered.
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ExoticLuxury · $250+
36%Similar accords, often for lessY Eau de Toilette · Yves Saint LaurentPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Boadicea the Victorious and crafted by perfumer John Stephen, Exotic is an Oriental Floral fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh citrus and warm, enveloping florals. The scent opens with a bright burst of bergamot and ginger, quickly giving way to the lush notes of lily and tincture of rose. Incense and olibanum add depth and warmth, while ambergris rounds out the composition with an elegant musky finish.
Exotic has a long-lasting quality but moderate sillage, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The fragrance develops fully on skin over an hour, making it perfect for daytime wear that transitions smoothly into evening.
Fig. 01 — Exotic, Boadicea the Victorious
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John Stephen
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.
Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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The originalExoticBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Yves Saint Laurent · 2022Y Eau de ToiletteShares 5 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.22 (2,293)38%Match
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With Boadicea the Victorious 1907
Adds amber, warm spicy and woody; shares four accords.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 12%.