WS-BTV-2012

Ardent

2012unisex

amber up front, then rose, settling into warm spicy.

Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Ardent was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds; middle notes are Rose, Beeswax, Jasmine and Hedione; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli,…

amber rose warm spicy vanilla

Nose: Christian Provenzano

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander, Carrot Seeds
Heart· 2–4h
Rose, Beeswax, Jasmine, Hedione
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amber, Labdanum, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

93%

80%

67%

55%

51%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall37%Winter35%Spring19%Summer8%Night58%Day42%Wears unisex56%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Boadicea the Victorious picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Ardent smell like?

amber up front, then rose, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: amber, rose, warm spicy.

What notes are in Ardent?

Top: Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander, Carrot Seeds. Heart: Rose, Beeswax, Jasmine, Hedione. Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amber, Labdanum, Musk.

How long does Ardent last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Ardent loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Ardent best for?

Fall is the top pick (37%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Ardent?

Night wear leads at 58%. Day is a secondary pick at 42%.

Is Ardent for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 56% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Ardent?

Composed by Christian Provenzano. Released in 2012.