ResinOpens with
FirHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Seductive
The tension between fresh mint and warm amber, like stepping into a room where crisp air mixes with cozy woodsmoke.
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SeductiveLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau Bleue d Issey Eau Fraiche · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men, crafted by perfumer John Stephen. The composition opens with mint and fir, creating an aromatic freshness that cuts through the air like a crisp breeze from the outdoors. As it develops, iris and jasmine bring a lush floral warmth to the heart, while patchouli and sandalwood provide a grounding base of woody depth. Resin adds an unexpected balsamic note, infusing the fragrance with a subtle complexity.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points — the aromatic opening notes are bright but fade within an hour, while the woody base develops over time. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room.
Fig. 01 — Seductive, 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 originalSeductiveBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Issey Miyake · 2006L Eau Bleue d Issey Eau FraicheShares 4 of its 5 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (643)48%Match
Bvlgari · 2010BLV Eau d EteShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 3.86 (335)53%Match
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With Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire Supercharged
Adds rose, oud and citrus; shares jasmine and amber and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 20%.