Intense by Boadicea the Victorious
Men Women 2008
Description
Intense by Boadicea the Victorious is a fruity-floral-gourmand fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2008, this composition was created by perfumer John Stephen. The olfactory pyramid begins with fruity top notes; the heart reveals a harmony of lily of the valley, neroli, jasmine, and rose extract; while the base settles on white honey, vanilla, patchouli, and woody notes.
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Key notes
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Top
fruity notes
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Heart
lily
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Base
White Honey
Community
296 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 2.0%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
842 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
296 votes
Season
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230 votes
Time of day
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136 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Intense
Intense by Boadicea the Victorious is a fruity-floral-gourmand fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2008, this composition was created by perfumer John Stephen. The olfactory pyramid begins with fruity top notes; the heart reveals a harmony of lily of the valley, neroli, jasmine, and rose extract; while the base settles on white honey, vanilla, patchouli, and woody notes.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
120 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
174 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
43 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
40 votes
Have you worn Intense?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
jerry drake
Some fragrances don’t need much text. Here, the niche makes sense, gifting you a potent, unmistakable honey with a touch of star anise at the end. This is for you if you love honey, bees, or both. After being stunned by that honey blast, Maya the Bee saves the day with a basket of flowers, vanilla, and patchouli to keep the enjoyment going. Used moderately, the Intense is a first-class floral honey scent. Its gourmand blend is exquisite; while the citrus should shine, on my skin they’re overshadowed by the punch of that fine honey soaked in flowers that leaves you speechless. Feminine, masculine, or unisex? It doesn’t matter if you feel comfortable wearing it. It has depth thanks to jasmine, rose, and patchouli, which are hard to identify on their own. For me, it’s more than perfume: it’s pure aromatherapy, almost antidepressant just smelling it. It’s almost dreamlike, as if elves had mixed that nectar with milk, dew, and magic until Boadicea decided to gift us a dream. Imagine lazy afternoons under the sun, thousands of calyxes, and the buzz of bees. Summer, sun, happiness.
Edu Lezana
This is my second review and I absolutely love it. A creamy, sweet honey with touches of Mediterranean fruit and excellent longevity. I’m thinking of getting it for Christmas. It works great for gatherings with family and friends. I sprayed a bit on a cardboard box in the living room, and it aromas the whole room for days. No doubt it’s ‘intense’ as its name suggests, but it’s not overwhelming. It presents harmony, reminding me of Serge Lutens, who loves putting honey in his creations, but BTV Intense feels younger and more wearable.
Edu Lezana
I tried this fragrance a while ago and I remember it perfectly for its superb memory effect. It has an explosive, potent, and dense opening, evolving on my skin into honeyed fruits with a just-right, seductive sweetness. The performance is very good, and what surprises me is the quality of the notes, where honey is the star: it’s a honey with a pollen aroma, truly achieved. It’s wearable year-round and very seductive, ideal for night or romantic dates, though with just a few sprays. It’s intense as its name indicates. The price is its only downside, but since it’s meant to be applied sparingly, it lasts. For honey lovers: it’s a honey that covers a platter of fruits, giving it a savory nuance. A powerful and wonderful perfume.