SaffronOpens with
Chinese OsmanthusHeart
Tonka BeanDries down toWill you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Resplendent
The industrial chic of a converted warehouse, where the metallic sheen and warm leather blend seamlessly with spicy aromatics and floral richness.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
ResplendentLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for less6 place Saint Sulpice · Yves Saint LaurentPremium tier, $100–250 · shares saffron, tonka bean and labdanum8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Resplendent by Boadicea the Victorious was launched in 2019 as a bold statement within the brand’s quintessentially British lineup. This Oriental Spicy fragrance opens with saffron and absinthe, creating an unexpected tension that cuts through sweetness with a bitter edge. The heart notes of olibanum, Chinese osmanthus, Egyptian jasmine, and Indian tuberose bring warmth and depth, while the base of tonka bean, labdanum, and amber adds a rich, metallic-leather finish. This composition is neither quiet nor understated; it demands attention with its complex interplay of notes.
Resplendent’s top notes are bright but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure that the heart and base notes can take center stage. The fragrance’s metallic and leather elements make it ideal for evenings or cooler weather when its warmth is most appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Resplendent, Boadicea the Victorious
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Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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The originalResplendentBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Yves Saint Laurent · 20176 place Saint SulpiceShares Saffron, Tonka bean and Labdanum$100–250★ 4.49 (898)41%Match
Dolce&Gabbana · 2018The One Mysterious NightShares 4 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.23 (997)37%Match
Lattafa Perfumes · 2024Teriaq IntenseShares Saffron, Tonka bean and Amberunder $40★ 4.39 (4,879)38%Match
Dolce&Gabbana · 2024Velvet ZafferanoShares Saffron, Labdanum and Amber$40–100★ 4.33 (221)
With Boadicea the Victorious Carbon Sapphire
Adds woody, oud and rose; shares egyptian jasmine and saffron.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 15%.