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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Vanquish
A cozy armchair by a fire, where the spicy warmth of saffron and cumin mingles with the deep notes of tobacco and wood.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
VanquishLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessShuhrah Elixir · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015, Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious is a Woody Spicy fragrance that marries vibrant top notes with an enveloping base. The scent opens with citrus and violet, bringing a fresh and spicy vibrancy before settling into a heart of iris and jasmine. The composition then deepens with warm spices like saffron and cumin, leading to a rich blend of oud, cedarwood, and tobacco. This fragrance is quintessentially British, blending tradition and heritage with lasting luxury.
Vanquish has an intimate sillage and poor longevity, so apply it liberally to pulse points for maximum impact. Given its close-to-skin projection, it’s best enjoyed in more personal settings rather than in large open spaces.
Fig. 01 — Vanquish, Boadicea the Victorious
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Designer Boadicea the Victorious
More from the house · founded 2005 · United Kingdom
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The originalVanquishBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Rasasi · 2025Shuhrah ElixirShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.51 (257)45%Match
Rasasi · 2026Hawas HighnessShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.45 (285)42%Match
Aramis · 1982JHLShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 4.42 (286)
With Boadicea the Victorious Carbon Sapphire
Adds oud, rose and musky; shares saffron and musk and 2 more notes.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Still under the radar: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 50%.