DecadenceThe word decadence implies excessive hedonism, something over ripe and epicurean. Perfect for this this delicious perfume from Boadicea the Victorious, rendered with hugely expressive drama, opening on a gummy rush of fizzing apple and raspberry spiked with baies roses, saffron, a classic Boadicea note and coriander. The fruit smells distilled and heady like Calvados and Chambord, the lush black raspberry liqueur with added blackberries and cassis. It

The scent opens with a burst of zesty lemon peel

ambery warmth

The heart reveals a bouquet of freesia

SIN & PLEASURE OPENS WITH A DECEPTIVE SWEETNESS: LUSH WHITE FLOWERS AND HEADY YLANG-YLANG SHIMMER WITH AN ALMOST HONEYED RICHNESS

Heart: Iris

cedar wood

The heart turns luminous with incense haze

Heart: Rose Absolute

lingering on the skin like a whispered secret

and warm woods to capture the spirit of Silenus

and inherently masculine touch

It opens with bright notes of yuzu