BirchOpens with
LeatherHeart
CastoreumDries down to
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Boadicea the Victorious · Sold as unisex
Victory
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather armchair, where the smoky notes of oud and the grounding warmth of amber create a sense of enduring strength.
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VictoryLuxury · $250+
54%Similar accords, often for lessShaghaf Oud Aswad · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Boadicea the Victorious and crafted by Christian Provenzano, Victory is a Woody fragrance that embodies the brand's quintessentially British heritage and incomparable quality. The composition opens with birch and saffron, adding a spicy warmth to thyme and cardamom before settling into a rich base of leather, oud, and amber. This blend creates an atmosphere that is both smoky and animalic, grounding you in the scent's powerful presence.
Victory's rich base notes take time to bloom, so allow it at least an hour before you fully experience its depth. Apply two sprays for best effect — this fragrance is meant to be experienced close to skin rather than from across the room.
Fig. 01 — Victory, Boadicea the Victorious
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Christian Provenzano
Modern sensualityChristian Provenzano is a perfumer at Firmenich known for his ability to create fragrances that are both contemporary and deeply sensual.
Designer Boadicea the Victorious
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The originalVictoryBoadicea the Victorious · Luxury · $250+Swiss Arabian · 2018Shaghaf Oud AswadShares 6 of its 14 notesunder $40★ 4.00 (864)50%Match
Dior · 2010La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Leather OudShares 6 of its 14 notes$100–250★ 4.12 (884)54%Match
Montale · 2011Moon AoudShares 6 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 3.64 (254)51%Match
Montale · 2016Aoud LegendShares 6 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 3.99 (160)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 28%.