38 community ratings

Pure Narcotic

Name: Pure Narcotic
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.3/ 10

Community score
38 ratings

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Boadicea the Victorious Pure Narcotic is a unisex scent built around fig leaf, cardamom and Egyptian jasmine, mixing fresh, floral and sweet sides.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Fig leaf Cardamom Coriander

Datura

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Maté Egyptian jasmine Osmanthus Moroccan rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amber Sandalwood Musk Bourbon vanilla Benzoin Tonka bean

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Pure Narcotic smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Voters mostly pick night out, leisure and evening, while business use trails. On character, feminine edges ahead and masculine follows close behind.

The top has fig leaf, cardamom, coriander and bergamot, giving a green, spicy start. In the heart, maté, Egyptian jasmine, osmanthus and Moroccan rose add a floral softness. The base of amber, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean settles it into a sweet, woody, oriental warmth.