Boadicea the Victorious · Unisex

Dragon by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

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Boadicea the Victorious Dragon

4.13 / 5 from 135 reviews

Dragon (Boadicea the Victorious, 2024) is an opulent amber-centric unisex fragrance blending warm spice and sweet gourmand facets into a powdery, smoky, musky, long-lasting and polarizing statement.

Similarity 8-9/10
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A+ Dragon
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Price £37.69 for 12ml
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A++ Inspired Boadicea the Victorious - Dragon for Unisex High Quality - A++
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Price £37.99 for 11ml
Per ml £3.49/ml
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Price £79.99 for 50ml
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About Boadicea the Victorious Dragon

The fragrance these clones are inspired by.

Dragon is a 2024 unisex amber-focused release from Boadicea the Victorious that marries warm spice and sweet fruit with a rounded vanilla-musk base. The opening blends saffron and cinnamon over juicy peach and raspberry, then settles into a heart of amber, magnolia, incense and Turkish rose that adds resinous warmth and a touch of smoke. The base leans on cashmere musk, clean musk and vanilla, creating powdery, musky and slightly smoky accords. With a 4.13/5 average from 135 votes and a vocal fanbase, Dragon is noted for its potency and longevity while also dividing wearers over its sweet profile and premium price.

Our take

I sprayed Dragon the day it landed and it hit hard: saffron and cinnamon up front, syrupy fruit then warm amber and vanilla underneath; it lasts and projects a lot, which I like for winter nights, but the high price gives me pause.

Amber
100.00%
Warm Spicy
86.20%
Floral
68.11%
Powdery
58.38%
Smoky
58.05%
Musky
57.14%
Vanilla
54.88%
Cinnamon
51.49%
Balsamic
51.26%
Metallic
44.70%

A Closer Look

The Bottle

A central dragon gives this gold-coloured circular bottle more personality than a purely patterned front. Its medallion is enclosed by an interlaced border, connecting the creature to Boadicea’s recurring decorative approach, while the broad lower base completes the familiar profile. The tiered metal cap carries a matching warm finish. Dragon is a heavy bottle, and the width of that base makes the judgment credible. It’s grand and knowingly excessive, yet the recognisable creature gives the ornament a clear purpose. Here, the packaging contributes considerably to the fragrance’s appeal.

Original or Clone

Dragon’s bottle is a genuine reason to consider the original: its sculptural dragon decoration gives this release a memorable physical identity. The fragrance is amber, warm-spicy and floral, and two houses have tried to reproduce that character. That attention confirms Dragon’s standing, while the bottle gives the named release added appeal beyond its accord profile. For readers who care about both, the original makes the stronger case.

Fragrance Character
4.13 / 5
Quality Rating
Eternal Longevity
Moderate Sillage
Autumn & Winter Best Season
Day & Night Best Time

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