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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Joyous
A vibrant city square where the crisp scent of orange blossoms mingles with warm, spicy aromas from nearby street vendors, creating a sense of lively sophistication.
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JoyousLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessLes Absolus d'Orient Ambre Eternel · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Joyous by Boadicea the Victorious, launched in 2019, is an exquisite blend of white florals and warm spices that captures the essence of British heritage with incomparable quality. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord, featuring cardamom and coriander, which gives way to the soft embrace of orange blossom and neroli. These floral notes are then contrasted by the rich warmth of woody and ambergris accords, grounded further by a subtle leather undertone.
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, one or two sprays are sufficient to make a lasting impression. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when the bright citrus top notes can shine without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Joyous, Boadicea the Victorious
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Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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The originalJoyousBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Guerlain · 2016Les Absolus d'Orient Ambre EternelShares 5 of its 9 notes$100–250★ 4.16 (805)51%Match
Bvlgari · 2019Bvlgari Man Wood NeroliShares 5 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.14 (2,229)44%Match
Issey Miyake · 2017Nuit d Issey Bleu AstralShares Coriander, Woody notes and Leather$40–100★ 4.15 (413)43%Match
Al Haramain Perfumes · 2023Amber Oud Black EditionShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.23 (228)
With Boadicea the Victorious Carbon Sapphire
Adds oud, rose and fresh spicy; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 7%.