Boadicea the Victorious Almas

The Bottle

Almas gives the circular Boadicea shape a moodier edge through its amber-orange surround and dark central medallion. Silver-and-dark knotwork stands out clearly, helped by the strong contrast, while the rounded cap and clear rectangular base keep the unusual profile grounded. It’s ornate without covering everything in gold, which makes the pattern feel sharper and more graphic. This is one of the more distinctive versions in the group. The result is polished and slightly serious, but still recognisably part of the house’s decorative family.

Original or Clone

The bottle gives Almas a genuine reason to remain with the original: its broad circular body and prominent interlaced medallion are distinctive, rather than routine packaging. That case is reinforced by Christian Provenzano’s credited authorship, which belongs to this release rather than to any interpretation. The fragrance’s Aromatic, Warm Spicy and Woody character has drawn attempts from three interpretations across two houses, a useful sign of standing. On the evidence available, the original earns the stronger claim to attention.