Green TeaOpens with
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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Sterling
The quiet intensity of a dimly lit study, where the crisp aroma of green tea meets the deep, warm tones of aged leather and vanilla.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
SterlingLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessShumoukh Al Ghutra · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Sterling by Boadicea the Victorious was launched in 2015 as a fragrance that embodies quintessential British heritage and bold confidence. The composition begins with an invigorating top note of green tea, which gives way to a middle note of galbanum — potent, arid, and nutty with a hint of bitterness. The base notes of leather, musk, and vanilla create a formidable earthy presence that is both enticing and enduring.
Sterling is a fragrance for those who wear their convictions on their sleeve, forthright and true. It's not just a scent but a statement, bold enough to make an immediate impact yet subtle enough to reveal new layers over time.
Given its enormous sillage and eternal longevity, one generous spray is sufficient to make an impact. Sterling projects well, so it's best applied in places where you want a lingering presence, such as at the wrists or behind the ears.
Fig. 01 — Sterling, Boadicea the Victorious
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Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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Love it, not the $250+ price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalSterlingBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Swiss ArabianShumoukh Al GhutraShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.43 (186)40%Match
Memo Paris · 2013Italian LeatherShares 4 of its 14 notes$100–250★ 4.01 (3,025)42%Match
Cartier · 2015Must de Cartier Parfum 2015Shares Galbanum and Vanilla$100–250★ 4.31 (264)40%Match
Robert Piguet · 2020Bandit SuprêmeShares Galbanum, Leather and Musk$100–250★ 4.25 (177)
With Al Haramain Perfumes Mashkoor
Adds floral, almond and woody; shares musk.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 27%.