Pure
“Pure by Boadicea the Victorious is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
A polarising scent — a mossy, woody composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for summer and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2008, Pure by Boadicea the Victorious is a chypre floral fragrance crafted by perfumer John Stephen. The composition opens with a bright burst of bergamot and tropical fruit, leading into a heart of jasmine and tincture of rose. This gives way to an earthy base of oak moss, sandalwood, and amber that reads as both fresh and spicy. The blend is quintessentially British, combining the crispness of traditional chypre with subtle floral and woody notes.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Given its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, one or two sprays are enough to carry you through the day. The fragrance blooms slowly on the skin, so it's best applied early in the morning for a full experience.
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 walk through a lush English garden on a mild autumn day, where the crisp air carries the scent of jasmine and tropical fruits.
Fig. 01 — Pure, Boadicea the Victorious
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