Defender

I love boadicea the victorious defender, i have a pretty big collection of fragrances mostley niche and this shot straight to the top of my list its a stunner!!!

Great scent. Lasts 4 hours on skin. Perfect for fall.

I purchased Defender from ScentRabbit at 48 percent off the original retail price and with free shipping (I received it within seven business days, though I did have to sign a signature delivery document from UPS for this order). Considering that Defender is one of Boadicea The Victorious' newest fragrances, getting it at that steep of a discount made it impossible to pass up.

Defender has a smooth, buttery aura that reminds me of a tart dessert - a sweet concoction of cherry compote, honey, ginger, cognac, Peru balsam and licorice. The opening of the honey and cognac accord is surprisingly light, likely because of the ginger's spiciness. Meanwhile, the licorice gives it some texture, so it doesn't come off as animalic.

The cherry compote mixes well with the honey and cognac, giving Defender that aforementioned sweetness. The honey and cognac mix also reminds me a bit of Jack Daniels' Tennessee Honey, being both warm and comforting. The tonka bean is rich, sweet, and spicy, and the orange blossom is creamy and indulgent, adding that perfect touch of sweetness.

Finally, the combination of the hay, leather and musk gives Defender a grounded element that prevents it from being cloying. The fragrance is light enough that it can be worn in warm weather, and in some environments, a year-round fragrance.

The only downside so far is that Defender seems to have average projection and performance (a surprise considering Boadicea fragrances are known for their projection and performance). Hopefully, those will improve as the bottle ages.

But overall, I'm once again pleased with my purchase from ScentRabbit. It's my go-to online discounter for Boadicea The Victorious fragrances at a steep discount.