Bodacious is a seductive, after-hours creation from the luxury British house Boadicea the Victorious. A deliberate assault on the senses, the fragrance is a sophisticated, gourmand tour de force that takes the concept of a cherry profile and wraps it in striking, dark maturity. It tells a story of pure opulence, avoiding any synthetic, sugary, or medicinal paths. Instead, it pairs a deep, succulent cherry with warm, firelit swirls of rich cognac, and bitter almond to craft an uncompromisingly bold aura.
Olfactory Pyramid:
Top Notes: Cherry, Cognac, Almond, Clove
Heart Notes: Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac, Moroccan Rose
Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood
Vibe: Boozy-gourmand, warm-spicy, smoky-sweet, and defiantly rich.
What are the notes in Boadicea the Victorious Bodacious? Cherry, cognac, almond and clove at the top, heliotrope, jasmine sambac and Moroccan rose in the heart, and tonka bean, amber, musk and sandalwood in the base.
Is it a boozy fragrance? Yes. Cherry and cognac lead, with almond and heliotrope giving it a soft, marzipan-like sweetness.
Should I buy the 100mL blind? At full-bottle prices, try the perfume as a 1.5mL sample first.
More from Boadicea the Victorious: Ardent, Blue Sapphire and Aqua Sapphire.