BergamotOpens with
JasmineHeart
oak mossDries down to
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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Pure
A walk through a lush English garden on a mild autumn day, where the crisp air carries the scent of jasmine and tropical fruits.
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PureLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessNuit de Noel · CaronPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008, Pure by Boadicea the Victorious is a chypre floral fragrance crafted by perfumer John Stephen. The composition opens with a bright burst of bergamot and tropical fruit, leading into a heart of jasmine and tincture of rose. This gives way to an earthy base of oak moss, sandalwood, and amber that reads as both fresh and spicy. The blend is quintessentially British, combining the crispness of traditional chypre with subtle floral and woody notes.
Given its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, one or two sprays are enough to carry you through the day. The fragrance blooms slowly on the skin, so it's best applied early in the morning for a full experience.
Fig. 01 — Pure, 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.
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Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 17%, disliked or hated by 30%.