Exotic
“Exotic by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a floral, rose composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2008 by Boadicea the Victorious and crafted by perfumer John Stephen, Exotic is an Oriental Floral fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh citrus and warm, enveloping florals. The scent opens with a bright burst of bergamot and ginger, quickly giving way to the lush notes of lily and tincture of rose. Incense and olibanum add depth and warmth, while ambergris rounds out the composition with an elegant musky finish.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Exotic has a long-lasting quality but moderate sillage, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The fragrance develops fully on skin over an hour, making it perfect for daytime wear that transitions smoothly into evening.
John Stephen
Founding perfumer · 16 fragrances
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. In 1999 he was commissioned to create two fragrances for Queen Elizabeth II, and he is known for creating fragrances for Czech & Speake and the entire first line of Boadicea The Victorious, for which he still oversees quality control and production. He is one of only six independent perfumers in the UK.
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The story behind the bottle.
A sunlit conservatory filled with exotic blooms and the subtle whisper of incense, where every note feels both familiar and newly discovered.
Fig. 01 — Exotic, Boadicea the Victorious
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