Opal
“Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
A polarising scent — a warm spicy, fresh spicy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Opal by Boadicea the Victorious, launched in 2025 and crafted by perfumer Julie Lerendu, is a complex blend of warm spices, woody notes, and metallic accents that evoke both sophistication and intrigue. The fragrance opens with a bold interplay between coffee and black pepper, grounding the composition with an earthy warmth. As it evolves, bay leaf and saffron add a subtle herbal complexity, while orris and suede introduce a powdery, almost leathery depth. Julie Lerendu's skillful blending creates a scent that is both contemporary and lasting, fitting for Boadicea the Victorious' commitment to quintessentially British elegance.
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Application Tips
Opal has strong sillage and long-lasting qualities, so one or two sprays are sufficient to make an impression. The fragrance takes about an hour for its full character to develop, so it's best applied in the morning for all-day presence.
Julie Lerendu
Founding perfumer · 2 fragrances
Julie Lerendu entered the perfume industry in 2004 through meeting perfumer Nathalie Lorson, then joined ISIPCA in 2014 with an internship at Firmenich, later gaining experience at L'Oréal and Mane in Paris and New York. In 2017 she won third prize and the artistic prize at the CORPO 35 competition, and in 2020 Michel Almairac opened the door to Robertet's perfumery school, where she trained under Emilie Bouge. She joined Robertet's Grasse creative team in 2022, moving to the UK creative centre that same year, and created Harrods Gold, an exclusive edition for Harrods.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp aroma of freshly brewed coffee in a bustling city café, where metallic notes and woody undertones blend with the subtle warmth of spices.
Fig. 01 — Opal, Boadicea the Victorious
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