Amalfi LemonOpens with
CloveHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as masculine
The Exclusives Warrior
The quiet confidence of an English gentleman's study, where the crisp aroma of lemon and fresh herbs blends with warm spices and soft florals to create a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere.
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The Exclusives WarriorLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessThe Taste of Fragrance A Men · MuglerPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
The Exclusives Warrior by Boadicea the Victorious is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men, crafted by perfumer John Stephen. The composition opens with Amalfi Lemon and transitions into a warm, spicy heart of Clove, Cassis, Coriander, Tincture of Rose, Almond, and Vanille. It settles into a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, and Musk, creating a complex yet intimate scent that is quintessentially British in its approach to luxury and heritage.
Given its intimate sillage and poor longevity, apply The Exclusives Warrior in layers for a more lasting effect. It reads best close to skin rather than projecting across a room, so aim for pulse points like your wrists and neck.
Fig. 01 — The Exclusives Warrior, 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
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 28%.