Aurica by Boadicea the Victorious
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Fruity, fresh and a little mischievous: juicy pineapple, mandarin and cassis with saffron over jasmine and Turkish rose, on a musky base of oud, patchouli and amber.
Is Aurica worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin, pineapple and cassis, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose at the heart, then dries down to patchouli and Cambodian oud.
Scent Score: 82/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 89, versatility 73, layerability 74 and value 89, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring and summer, for daytime and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Mandarin, Pineapple, Cassis, Tagete, Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine
Top Notes
- Mandarin
- Pineapple
- Cassis
- Tagete
- Saffron
Heart Notes
- Egyptian Jasmine
- Turkish Rose
- Ylang Ylang
Base Notes
Occasions: Daytime, Date, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Aurica by Boadicea the Victorious belongs to the floral fragrance family. Fruity, fresh and a little mischievous: juicy pineapple, mandarin and cassis with saffron over jasmine and Turkish rose, on a musky base of oud, patchouli and amber. Aurica opens with Mandarin, Pineapple, Cassis, Tagete, and Saffron. The heart brings Egyptian Jasmine, Turkish Rose, and Ylang Ylang. It dries down to Patchouli, Cambodian Oud, Musk, Amber, and Moss.
How to wear Aurica
On skin, Aurica by Boadicea the Victorious has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, date, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Aurica opens with Mandarin, Pineapple, Cassis, Tagete, and Saffron.
The heart brings Egyptian Jasmine, Turkish Rose, and Ylang Ylang.
It dries down to Patchouli, Cambodian Oud, Musk, Amber, and Moss.
What to layer with Aurica
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share pineapple, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays CK One
Hacivat by Nishane
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pineapple and patchouli.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays Hacivat
Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cassis, patchouli, and amber.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleecker Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays Bleecker Street
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays Bergamot
Pairings to approach with care
Guidance 46 by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 36/99
Guidance 46 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guidance 46 brings an amber contrast to this floral scent, and they share saffron.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guidance 46 on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 1 spray Guidance 46
Gold Woman by Amouage
Not Recommended · 36/99
Gold Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Gold Woman brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gold Woman on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Aurica : 1 spray Gold Woman
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include pineapple, musk, and amber.
- Hacivat by Nishane — Both include pineapple and patchouli.
- Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9 — Both include cassis, patchouli, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Aurica?
Aurica opens with Mandarin, Pineapple, Cassis, Tagete, and Saffron. The heart brings Egyptian Jasmine, Turkish Rose, and Ylang Ylang. It dries down to Patchouli, Cambodian Oud, Musk, Amber, and Moss.
How long does Aurica last, and how strong is it?
Aurica by Boadicea the Victorious has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Aurica?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, date, and casual.
What layers well with Aurica?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share pineapple, musk, and amber. Apply Aurica first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Aurica : 2 sprays CK One.
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