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Boadicea the VictoriousDiscontinued

Invigorating (EDP)

2008

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Versions Timeline

2008

Invigorating (Original Release)

Price Range
$164

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

John Stephen

"Invigorating is a unisex Eau de Parfum built around a striking contrast between bright citrus and deep gourmand sweetness. Yuzu, orange, bergamot, chocolate, and licorice create a dense, syrupy opening with both fresh and bitter-edged facets. The heart introduces rose geranium and jasmine, adding floral structure without removing the fragrance's sweetness. Fir, resinous materials, labdanum, rock rose, and ambergris shape the drydown into a warm, balsamic, slightly salty composition. Its character moves from citrus-led exuberance toward a rounded floral, amber, and resinous finish. The result is an unusual and richly blended fragrance with a strong gourmand-resinous identity."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Warm
Luxurious
Creative
Alluring
Mysterious
Sensual

Occasions

Dinner
Date
Formal
Night Out
Lounging

Fun Facts

Invigorating combines Japanese yuzu and Mexican-style chocolate facets in the same composition.

The fragrance balances sweet chocolate and licorice with salty-sweet ambergris and resinous materials.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFruitySweetGourmandFloralResinousWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

yuzu
bergamot
orange
mexican chocolate
licorice
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

geranium
rose
jasmine
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

fir
resin
ambergris
labdanum
rock rose

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Invigorating is characterized by a sweet, citrus-led opening dominated by yuzu and orange, followed by chocolate, licorice, florals, and a warm resinous ambergris-labdanum drydown. The composition is often perceived as dense, rounded, slightly boozy, and tobacco-like in its resinous body, with a distinctive transition from bright citrus to rich gourmand amber.”

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