Empire

Empire from Boadicea the Victorious, composed by Christian Provenzano in 2016, is a lush fruity floral with a citrus sparkle and a warm woody base. Floral is the leading impression for everyone who describes it, most also notice fruity sweetness and citrus, about half find it woody, and a minority mention musk and amber.

Sicilian mandarin and Sicilian bergamot open it with a bright, juicy freshness, while raspberry, peach and plum bring a ripe, jammy sweetness, lifted by a touch of pink pepper. The heart is a generous bouquet: May rose gives a soft, honeyed petal note, jasmine sambac a sunny radiance, gardenia a creamy lushness and magnolia a lemony freshness. The base settles into patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver, earthy and smooth, warmed by vanilla, amber and musk.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who like opulent, colourful florals with plenty of fruit. The profile works for spring and early autumn, special occasions, dinners and celebrations. Those who enjoy rich rose-and-jasmine bouquets with a fruity chypre-style base should find it rewarding.

Empire — unisex fragrance by Boadicea the Victorious (released 2016). Notes: Amber, Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia, Mandarin Orange, May Rose, Musk, Patchouli, Peach, Pink Pepper, Plum, Raspberry, Rose, Sandalwood, Sicilian Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, Vanilla, Vetiver, White Musk. — Parfica open fragrance database