77 community ratings

Heroine

Name: Heroine
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious

2016WomenModern

7.9/ 10

Community score
77 ratings

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Boadicea the Victorious Heroine is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance that ties violet, rose and jasmine to the sweetness of vanilla sugar and tonka bean.

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How does it perform?

From 81 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Dewberry

Mandarin orange Violet leaf Blackcurrant

Heart notesfirst few hours

Mimosa Violet Jasmine Heliotrope Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood Iris

Vanilla sugar

Tonka bean Musk Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
Creamy

What does Heroine smell like?

The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a fruity brightness, while violet leaf nudges the opening towards green. In the heart, mimosa, violet, jasmine and rose form a full floral bouquet. The base of iris, sandalwood, musk and amber softens and sweetens it all, with vetiver staying in the background.

Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Season votes split almost evenly across all four, with spring just ahead. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, with leisure close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Birkholz Lovely Memories and House of Thêom Ivory Muse have a close profile.