2020
Solar
Christian ProvenzanoThe nose · 199 fragrances · also made Vibrato (2022)Portrait →

Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.

Boadicea the Victorious  ·  Sold as unisex

Solar

The crispness of an early autumn morning when the air is still warm from the sun but carries hints of impending coolness, blending fresh fruit and floral notes.

4.0045 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodyfruityfloralaromaticwhite floralcitrus
SolarLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessCashmere Mist Eau de Toilette · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting65% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak10%
Weak5%
Moderate20%
Long lasting50%
Eternal15%
SillageStrong74% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate13%
Strong52%
Enormous23%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine8%
⚥
Unisex8%
♀
Feminine85%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Solar by Boadicea the Victorious was launched in 2020, offering a composition that blends bright citrus and fruity notes with rich florals and woody undertones. The fragrance opens with cassis and peach, creating a vibrant and fresh start before evolving into an aromatic heart of magnolia, Egyptian jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and rose de mai. This floral bouquet is then grounded by the warmth of musk, cashmere wood, patchouli, sandalwood, amber, and vanilla. Solar captures the essence of quintessential British elegance while maintaining a gender-neutral appeal.

How to wear it

Solar has a complex structure that unfolds gradually. Apply it lightly to let the citrus and fruity top notes lead before the florals and woody base take center stage. It’s best for daytime wear when its vibrant yet warm character can shine.

Fig. 01 — Solar, Boadicea the Victorious

05 · Acquire

Where to buy.

Try before you commit

Wear it for a week first

A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.

Ready for a full bottle

Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.

Scent Finder

Not sure it's you?

Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.

Find your scent
Christian Provenzano portrait
03 · The nose

Christian Provenzano

Modern sensuality

Christian Provenzano is a perfumer at Firmenich known for his ability to create fragrances that are both contemporary and deeply sensual.

199fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Boadicea the Victorious

More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom

Solar1907
Try it layered

With Boadicea the Victorious 1907

Adds amber, warm spicy and sweet; shares musk and amber.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.00/ 5 · 45 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 9%.

Love36%
Like40%
OK16%
Dislike7%
Hate2%
Loading reviews...