Glorious by Boadicea the Victorious
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A fruit-filled orchard turned warm: raspberry, pineapple, apple and cassis with cardamom over jasmine, rose and elemi, on guaiac wood, sandalwood, moss and vanilla.
Is Glorious worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pineapple, raspberry and apple, jasmine and nutmeg at the heart, then dries down to amber and cedarwood.
Scent Score: 87/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 89, versatility 73, layerability 100 and value 89, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2012 · Unisex
Key accords: Pineapple, Raspberry, Apple, Cardamom, Cassis, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Apple
- Cardamom
- Cassis
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Amber
- Cedarwood
- Musk
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
- Guaiacwood
- Moss
- Vanilla
Occasions: Casual, Date, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Spring
Fragrance overview
Glorious by Boadicea the Victorious belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A fruit-filled orchard turned warm: raspberry, pineapple, apple and cassis with cardamom over jasmine, rose and elemi, on guaiac wood, sandalwood, moss and vanilla. Glorious opens with Pineapple, Raspberry, Apple, Cardamom, and Cassis. The heart brings Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose, and Elemi. It dries down to Amber, Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Guaiacwood, Moss, and Vanilla.
How to wear Glorious
On skin, Glorious by Boadicea the Victorious has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and spring. Reach for it for casual, date, and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Glorious opens with Pineapple, Raspberry, Apple, Cardamom, and Cassis.
The heart brings Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose, and Elemi.
It dries down to Amber, Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Guaiacwood, Moss, and Vanilla.
What to layer with Glorious
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, nutmeg, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber, musk, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Good Girl
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, rose, and musk.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Flowerbomb
Pairings to approach with care
Fougère D'Argent by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Fougère D'Argent brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fougère D'Argent on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Fougère D'Argent
Esencia by Loewe
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Esencia brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Esencia on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Esencia
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include jasmine, nutmeg, and patchouli.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom, amber, and sandalwood.
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include rose, musk, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Glorious?
Glorious opens with Pineapple, Raspberry, Apple, Cardamom, and Cassis. The heart brings Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose, and Elemi. It dries down to Amber, Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Guaiacwood, Moss, and Vanilla.
How long does Glorious last, and how strong is it?
Glorious by Boadicea the Victorious has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Glorious?
It's best in fall and spring. It suits casual, date, and evening.
What layers well with Glorious?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, nutmeg, and patchouli. Apply Glorious first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Glorious : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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