Resplendent

Resplendent, released by the British house Boadicea the Victorious in 2019, is mainly floral, with resinous and amber layers in support and smaller spicy and gourmand touches.

Absinthe and saffron give the opening a bitter, herbal and slightly leathery spice, an unusual and striking start. The heart is built on white flowers: tuberose and Indian tuberose bring a creamy, heady richness, and jasmine and Egyptian jasmine a warm, slightly fruity sweetness. As the scent settles, frankincense, also listed as olibanum, adds a dry, smoky resin, labdanum a deep, ambery warmth and tonka bean a soft, almond-like sweetness, while amber wraps the composition in a golden glow.

The profile points to evenings, cooler months and formal or celebratory occasions where a rich, statement floral is welcome. It is meant to be worn by anyone who enjoys white flowers in a dense, resinous and incense-touched style, and who wants their fragrance to be noticed rather than kept close to the skin.

Resplendent — unisex fragrance by Boadicea the Victorious (released 2019). Notes: Absinthe, Amber, Egyptian Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Labdanum, Olibanum, Olibanum (Frankincense), Saffron, Tonka Bean, Tuberose. — Parfica open fragrance database