117 community ratings

Invigorating

Name: Invigorating
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious

2010UnisexClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
117 ratings

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Boadicea the Victorious Invigorating is a fresh, gourmand-leaning unisex scent that links citrus and floral brightness to the sweetness of dark chocolate and liquorice.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 101 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

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Sicilian orange

Bergamot Yuzu

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Dark chocolate Amber Liquorice

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy

What does Invigorating smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is picked mainly for evening, nights out and leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two.

It opens with Sicilian orange, bergamot and yuzu, bright and citrusy. Rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, dark chocolate, amber and liquorice sweeten it and bring a resinous, slightly woody warmth. Al Haramain L'Aventure Blanche and Gritti Arancia Ambrata have a close profile.