245 community ratings

Imperial

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
245 ratings

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Boadicea the Victorious Imperial is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 227 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Imperial smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally at the office or in daily wear. It reads more masculine and classic, though it is unisex.

It opens with rosewood, angelica and lavender; galbanum and jasmine in the heart soften it with a floral touch. The base of gaiac wood, leather, patchouli, Cambodian oud and Indian sandalwood dries down sweet, spicy and resinous. Dior Fahrenheit Parfum and Thameen Imperial Crown have a close profile.