Winter Perfume

The Night by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. The Night was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Turkish Rose and Saffron; middle note is Indian Oud; base notes are Amber, Incense and Sandalwood.

A fragrance by Dominique Ropion, not for the uninitiated, THE NIGHT is a fragrance masterpiece with an exceptional quantity of concentrated natural oud. In the Middle East, the sunset represents the start of a new life, when the absolute emerges. THE NIGHT is an extraordinary, radical work of art. The ultimate, immoderate oud, clothed in saffron and an ocean of Turkish rose. The ingredient rolls in scrolls of incense and sandalwood. This oud, probably the most precious on the market, is the ultimate celebration of the night and its infinite mysteries, for the most discerning of connoisseurs.

Terre d'Hermès by Hermès is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Terre d'Hermès was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Pelargonium and Flint; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Benzoin.

The eau de toilette, a vertical structure built around woody notes.
"Feeling the earth, lying on the ground, gazing at the sky." Jean-Claude Ellena
Terre d’Hermès is a symbolic narrative exploring raw material and its metamorphosis. A novel that expresses the alchemical power of the elements. An eau between earth and sky. A journey imbued with strength and poetry. Woody, vegetal, mineral.

Imperial by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Imperial was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Lavender, Birch and Angelica; middle notes are Rose, Geranium, Freesia and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Leather, Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Olibanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk.

The mood of the word imperial, also a synonym for magnificent and majestic, echoes through the perfumes and nomenclature of Boadicea. Relating to and of empires, the imperial family of an emperor, imperious, meaning command and authority. 

It conjures up a certain palatial hauteur and exclusivity. Imperial has an opening salvo of sherbet woods and lavender polish on old school desks, while birch adds a silken fermented facet. 

The all-important angelica explodes across the mix imparting a medicinal vibe that surprises the senses after the voluptuous woody opening. Far from being jarring, the angelica adds an oddly comforting cleanliness and the safety of a squeaky disinfection. Angelica has been used to flavour gin forever and is a key ingredient in Chartreuse, the unique green liqueur made exclusively by Carthusian monks. 

Imperial has a similar liqueur-like pungency, sweet, spicy, herbaceous. The heart notes of rose, geranium, freesia and jasmine swell under the aegis of the opening notes, the geranium/rose duo in particular, softening the clinical boom of angelica. 

The birch develops a tarred smokiness as the substantial base begins to expand and define the drydown. The bold Boadicea oud is singed with guaiac wood, frankincense and the inky mentholic leather of Cypriol. The sticky resin of labdanum further enhances the leather while patchouli and amber varnish the fumes. The base notes are expansive and contrast rigorously with the bouquet heart of flowers and herbal astringency of the top notes. 

Imperial holds itself with a certain pomposity, such is its big impact, but it becomes beautifully accessible and moreish as the three layers of ingredients have coalesced. Imperial, perfume of the highest order

Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Monarch was launched in 2015. Top notes are Red Berries, Artemisia, Black Tea, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Cardamom, Rose, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia; base notes are Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Incense, Cedar, Patchouli, Labdanum, Vanilla and Oakmoss.

As an haute collection, Boadicea the Victorious is studded with references to royalty, lineage and power. Sovereign, Jubilee, Enthrone, Defender, Majestic, Empire, Consort, Imperial and Resplendent are some examples and it all loops back to Boadicea, the Iceni warrior queen who rebelled against the Roman army 

Every perfume collection has fragrances that perhaps slip under the radar, making them somehow more rewarding and pleasurable to re-discover. Monarch is one such example. A stealthy warm and comforting scent with layers of resins, woods, oud, spices, leather, floral notes and a gorgeous opening of red ripe berries, artemisia, black tea and cypress. 

The heart flowers are a beautiful arrangement of heady roses and jasmine complimented by the fresher peppery notes of freesia and creamy lily of the valley. Lushness meets purity, exalted skilfully by pink pepper, cardamon and a whisper of cinnamon. 

Monarch was inspired by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, sadly no longer with us. Her unwavering sense of duty, fortitude and commitment to her kingdom and subjects. It is always impressive that someone as documented as the Queen was also a huge enigma. It is a near impossible feat to placate those who demand access, transparency and modernisation with die hard royalists who see her and her family as an extension of their own, projecting lives, loves and loss on a royal family that by its very nature remains inscrutable and bound to centuries of tradition. 

Terre d'Hermes Parfum by Hermès is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Terre d'Hermes Parfum was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Orange and Grapefruit; middle note is Flint; base notes are Woodsy Notes, oak moss and Benzoin.

Terre d'Hermès tells the story of man's relationship with the earth, his humble and harmonious dialogue with nature and the elements.
In 2009, Jean-Claude Ellena infused Terre d'Hermès with a new density by creating Terre d'Hermès Parfum.A warm, woody fragrance, Terre d'Hermès Parfum combines enveloping cedar and sparkling grapefruit with a radiant note of shiso.

Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum by Roberto Cavalli is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Louise Turner. Top note is Pink Pepper; middle note is African Orange Flower; base notes are Vanille, Benzoin and Tonka Bean

Carnal Flower by Frederic Malle is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Carnal Flower was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Eucalyptus, Melon, Bergamot and Galbanum; middle notes are Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are White Musk, Animal notes and Amber.

A mesmerising fragrance by Dominique Ropion, CARNAL FLOWER exalts the ambivalence of a natural tuberose absolute in very high concentration.

Among all the flowers, this is certainly the most fatal. The tuberose, extremely concentrated in this signature creation by Dominique Ropion, shows the full force of its seductive secret: its duality. The initial impression it leaves on the skin is one of innocence. The botanical freshness of a bouquet of flowers. It is then followed by its more animalic aspect. With emphasis from camphor and the darkness of spices, the indomitable character of the tuberose is tempered by milky notes with the soft and mellow comfort of white musk. At once respectable and challenging, CARNAL FLOWER is a flower with a thousand faces, which becomes one with its wearer... and leaves nobody indifferent.

Melon, tuberose, white musk, milky notes

Almas by Boadicea the Victorious is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Almas was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander, Cardamom, Cassis and Artemisia; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar, Vanilla, White Musk, Patchouli and Moss.

Marilyn once sang that diamonds are a girl’s best friend… Almas is the Arabic word for diamond, so once again we enter the realm of Boadicea the Victorious’ obsession with glittering precious stones. Almas is the Hope Diamond of perfume, a flawless opulent work, plush with rarity and ancient power.

Almas by Boadicea the Victorious is an intoxicating floral scent with undulating petal edges and plush ivory beauty, seemingly strangely at odds with the hardcore reputation of diamonds, their intensity and rigid crystalline structure. But what is being explored in this graceful, moreish perfume is the multi-facetted reflection of illuminated power, mystery and moods. Like so much exquisite jewellery, skin and desire are needed to bring perfume to life. 

Diamonds symbolise endurance and strength, gemstones forged over billions of years of pressured carbon. They have long been considered the to be ultimate precious symbol of love and loyalty. They are also amusing rumours that De Graaf started this idea of diamond wedding rings to counter incursions from sapphires, rubies and other precious stones. Whatever the truth, diamonds are the desired wedding gem, subliminally passing on their attributions to with commitment, dedication and desire.

The recent rise in synthetic or lab grown diamonds panicked the gemmology world for a while, but this has settled down and allowed more people to tap into the myths and meanings of diamonds without bankrupting themselves. There is huge snobbery about lab-made diamonds, but it worth remembering that the symbolism is implied not matter the cost. Classic Boadicea notes of oud, rose, jasmine, sandalwood and saffron are laid over herbaceous aromatics of artemisia (often a flavouring in Vermouth and gin), cardamom, the pungent berry-ness of cassis and tropical pineapple. The velveteen rosaceous heart is intriguingly lit up by neroli and clove, with its potent umami & carnation odours. 

What makes Almas so beautiful and interesting to wear is the soft, textured swoon of the formulation. Vermillion roses and angular aromatics against a tremulous blue sky.

French Lover by Frederic Malle is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. French Lover was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Galbanum, Pepper, Juniper, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Angelica, Cedar, Incense and Orris; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, White Musk and Amber.

Pierre Bourdon's signature fragrance of the masculine ideal, FRENCH LOVER weaves an irresistible sensuality around angelica.

In contrast to contemporary archetypes of men's fragrance, Pierre Bourdon is opening up a different path. The path of an intuitively self-evident virility. Genuine enhancement for your skin, with the sophistication that arises from the exceptional quality of its raw materials, FRENCH LOVER captures the innate seduction of a man who has nothing to prove. With the enhancement of capsicum and galbanum, angelica brings its aromatic, spicy notes together with the sleek elegance of iris, cedar and vetiver. A background of patchouli and white musk exudes an almost animal sensuality, bringing new life to the incense.

Terre d'Hermes Eau Givree by Hermès is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Terre d'Hermes Eau Givree was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Christine Nagel. Top note is Citron; middle notes are Juniper Berries and Timur; base notes are Mineral notes and Woody Notes.

Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree Eau de Parfum combines the vigor of citron and the incisive freshness of juniper berry with the power of Timut pepper. The striking sensation of an icy breeze is juxtaposed with the generosity of the woody, mineral notes characteristic of Terre d'Hermès.

Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Iris Poudre was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Aldehydes, Orange, Juniper and Grapefruit; middle notes are Violet, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Magnolia, Orris, Leather, Peach and Cyclamen; base notes are Iris, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, ebony tree, Cedar and Tonka.

IRIS POUDRE, the timeless femininity of the great aldehydic floral fragrances, reinvented by Pierre Bourdon.
A tribute to the great aldehydic florals of the 20th century, IRIS POUDRE revisits their classic elegance in a contemporary and contrasting creation. The ultimate flower of seduction and a genuine treasure in the perfumer's palette, the iris blends its powdery notes with the creamy vanilla of tonka bean and the silky comfort of white musk. Wreathed in aldehydes, this tender heart radiates clean, sparkling effects. A few flowers with cosmetic accents - the rose and the violet - bring the tones of the eternal feminine into this refined creation, oscillating between sophisticated seduction and infinite softness.

The Moon by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. The Moon was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Raspberry, Litchi, Saffron, Blackberry and Strawberry; middle notes are Red Berries, Turkish Rose, Red Currant, Olibanum and Violet; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Amber, Patchouli, Cypriol, Sandalwood and Cedar.

A blend of oud and red fruits, THE MOON fragrance is a tribute to the moon created by Julien Rasquinet for the Desert Gems collection.
In the Middle East, the pace of life is marked by the moon. Veiled, unveiled: its clear halo signals the beginning and end of all festivities. The Arabic language also calls on the moon to speak of love. There's no sweeter, more subtle way to declare your love, to talk about the beauty of your beloved and to confess your eternal devotion. A sumptuous, warm and refined blend of rose, oud and incense, THE MOON can still bring a surprise - a profusion of blackberry and redcurrant. The magic of these red berries, with their soft and colourful fragrances, evokes the fruity scents of hookahs and the sweetness of eastern nights.

Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Valiant was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Orris, Cherry Blossom, Neroli and Indian Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalowood and Patchouli.

Synonyms for valiant include heroic, audacious and strong-willed, words that resonate perfectly throughout the olfactive canon of Boadicea the Victorious. Valiant is a luscious floral composition, weighted elegantly toward citrus drenched flowers. Created as part of the Chinese Zodiac collection, and representing The Year of the Horse, Valiant joins, Hasu, Hanuman and Dragon in their bold interpretations of the Chinese zodiac menagerie. The Year of The Horse is the 7th in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese animal calendar. Horse folks are considered agile, bold and good humoured, liked by those around them.

The flowers at the heart of Valiant suggest sultry vacations, walking in the cool shade of burgeoning trees, fruit warm and ripening, sun flickering through leaves. Joyful orange blossom, mandarin, orange, grapefruit and neroli are poured over jasmine, cherry blossom and ylang-ylang, that has hints of monoi and green banana. A vanilla-rich base is flavoured with amber, sandalwood, tonka and a cocoa kissed patchouli.

The horse is also a reference to the free-spirited steeds leading Boadicea into battle, pulling chariots and carrying her people raging against Roman rule. These horses suggest leather, sun glinting off shields, horsehair, warm skin, pounding hearts and churned grass under hoof.

As Valiant settles on skin, there is an intriguing suggestion of old school pomanders, studded with Christmas spices, rolled in orris powder to preserve them. Orris has been used in Valiant to suggest bruised metal and mauve light on the edges of the perfumed experience. Orris suggests bruised metal and mauve light on the edges of this full-tilt perfumed experience.

Terre d'Hermès by Hermès is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Terre d'Hermès was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Pelargonium and Flint; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Benzoin. This perfume is the winner of award FiFi Award Fragrance Of The Year Men`s Luxe 2007.

Dawn by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Dawn was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Turkish Rose; middle notes are Olibanum, Turkish Rose and Amber; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Ambroxan.

An amber fragrance with oud, DAWN is a tribute to the colours of the sunrise, created by Carlos Benaïm for the Desert Gems collection.

In the first light of morning, dawn brings its promise and the world vibrates with new energy. The early light grows serenely and steadily with the beating of your heart, heralding the arrival of the sun god. Everything becomes possible. At the centre of this image, a block of oud wood is encircled by pink peppercorns, cedar wood, labdanum and frankincense, joined by a generous wave of Turkish rose absolute. A reflective fragrance. An ode to the colours of the dawn.

Turkish rose, natural oud, amber wood, oakmoss, frankincense

Myrrh & Tonka by Jo Malone London is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Myrrh & Tonka was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathilde Bijaoui. Top note is Lavender; middle note is Myrrh; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Almond.

Ombre Noire by Lalique is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Ombre Noire was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Top notes are Fig Leaf, Mint and Bergamot; middle notes are Tobacco Leaf, Cinnamon and Papyrus; base notes are Cognac, Myrhh, Olibanum, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Q by Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce&Gabbana is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Q by Dolce & Gabbana was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Blood Orange and Jasmine; middle notes are Cherry and Heliotrope; base notes are Musk and Cedar.

Passion and energy. Power and seduction. Q by Dolce&Gabbana is a perfume that makes every woman feel like a contemporary Queen. Q by Dolce&Gabbana is a fragrance with fruity notes, enriched by a strong woody base. The fresh taste of Sicilian Lemons combined with the contrasting sweet and sour flavours of Cherry gives the perfume a refined yet bold scent.

Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle is a Floral fragrance for women. Lipstick Rose was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Ralf Schwieger. Top notes are Raspberry, Litchi, Green Notes, Galbanum, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Violet, Rose, Heliotrope, Lily of the Valley and Cloves; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, White Musk, Cedar, Leather, Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver.

LIPSTICK ROSE, the fragrance of timeless glamour, by Ralf Schwieger.
An eternal gesture of seduction, that intimate moment when a star, in the quiet comfort of her dressing room, looks in the mirror and glides her lipstick over her lips. The powdery fragrances produced by the violet and the iris, two flowers associated with eye shadow and other make-up products, whose scents conjure up the magnetic appeal of the eternal feminine. To elicit a smile, a playful, juicy note of raspberry counters the effervescence of the grapefruit. And for sweetness, there are velvet threads of vanilla and white musk. It's all there. Showtime.

Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Fleur Narcotique was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Litchi, Bergamot and Peach; middle notes are Peony, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Petalia; base notes are Musk, Moss and Woody Notes.

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense by Jo Malone London is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense was launched in 2022. Top note is Cloves; middle note is Damask Rose; base notes are Agarwood (Oud) and Nougat.

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily by Jo Malone London is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Dark Amber & Ginger Lily was launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Andrea Lupo. Top notes are Ginger, Black Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Water Lily, Orchid, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Black Amber, Kyara Incense, Patchouli and Leather.

Oud & Bergamot by Jo Malone London is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Oud & Bergamot was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Christine Nagel.

Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Blue Sapphire was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Lemon, Chamomile, Sage, Saffron and Marigold; middle notes are Rose, Indian Jasmine and Magnolia; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Amber.

Part of the magisterial Sapphire Collection of gem-inspired creations, Boadicea’s Blue Sapphire perfume is a dewy floral, rosaceous and piquant with oud, sparkling lemon and herbaceous marigolds. It was created in honour of the 65th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, blue sapphire being the celebratory gemstone. A swooning heart of dewy rose, jasmine and creamy magnolia is backed with supple leather. 

Sapphires symbolise loyalty, devotion and happiness rather appropriately. This is an intensely floral perfume in a rich blue bottle with a swooning heart of dewy rose, jasmine and creamy magnolia. A beautifully composed bouquet is presaged by a piquant lemon top note, the apothecary vibe of chamomile and tagetes. All this flavoured by the basmati scent of saffron. 

There is a supple spine of leather in Blue Sapphire that links the fresh gin and tonic citrus sparkle and a compelling dark oud and amber base with a satisfying patchouli earthiness. A delicate hint of dark chocolate flickers up through the lush floral heart, up to that dynamic herbaceous overture, giving Blue Sapphire a resounding magisterial feel.

In keeping with its celebration of longevity and commitment, Blue Sapphire has remarkable staying power, allowing a fulsome appreciation of a fabulous perfume. 

Light Blue Forever by Dolce&Gabbana is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Light Blue Forever was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Lemon, Blood Orange and Green Apple; middle notes are Orange Blossom and White Flowers; base notes are White Musk, Cedar and Cashmeran.

Devotion by Dolce&Gabbana is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Devotion was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top note is Candied Lemon; middle notes are Panacotta, Orange Blossom and Rum; base note is Vanilla.

Top notes are Peach, Plum, Sicilian Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Sicilian Bergamot; middle notes are Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and May Rose; base notes are Raspberry, Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.