Boadicea the Victorious Introduces Lannosea: A New Chapter of Rebellion and Radiance
PlezuroMag
British perfume house Boadicea the Victorious unveils its latest creation, Lannosea, a fragrance that captures both the light and shadow of its legendary muse. Crafted by perfumer Celine Herbette of CPL Aromas, Lannosea is described as an exploration of contrasts — a scent that shimmers between the luminous and the mysterious, the sweet and the smoky.
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“Lannosea, created for Boadicea The Victorious by Celine Herbette, opens with the pure brilliance of Bergamot and the resinous gleam of Elemi, sweetened by the glow of a Confit Lemon and the dark fruity richness of opulent Date. In the heart, the earth speaks of roasted Coffee Bean Absolute, zesty Litsea Cubeba, and the subtle wildness of Elderflower Absolute weave through the scent — half sun, half soil. The base carries the soft, clean embrace of leather, anchored by the aged strength of Oakwood and the distant smoke of burning woods,” reads the official press release.
The name Lannosea pays tribute to one of the two daughters of Queen Boadicea, the iconic Iceni warrior queen whose story of defiance and courage lies at the heart of the brand. When King Prasutagus died, his will asked that his kingdom be shared between Rome and his widow, Boadicea. Rome, however, betrayed that promise, sparking the queen’s legendary uprising. Though the rebellion ended in tragedy, Boadicea’s fearless legacy endures — and through Lannosea, her spirit finds a new expression.
“So much of what we do and create echoes the story of this extraordinary Queen’s defiance and individuality in the face of Roman and patriarchal oppression,” the brand states. “Now comes Lannosea, a new kind of perfumed presence in the Boadicea canon — an exploration of contrasts, of dark and light, sweet and sharp. A scent that reveals its secrets slowly as you revel in a tapestry of unique and original materials.”
At the heart of Lannosea lies a sunlit Lemon Confit accord, a note both zesty and saline — inspired by the culinary process of preserving lemons in sea salt until they develop a translucent, honeyed texture. This bright and mouthwatering opening is paired with the buttery sweetness of Kholas Dates and the rich warmth of Rum, bridging into a heart that pulses with Litsea Cubeba, also known as the “Oil of Tranquillity.”
As the fragrance deepens, notes of Coffee Bean Absolute, Elderflower, and Fir Balsam emerge, evoking a sense of both groundedness and radiance. The base is a smoky, tactile blend of Leather, Oakwood, and Smokewood, creating an enveloping trail that lingers with quiet strength.
“The dreamy power and daring of Lannosea is a heavenly addition to the thought-provoking luxurious perfumes in the Boadicea the Victorious collection,” reads the release. “The Lemon Confit note is a joy to wear — the salted citrus meets meringue and golden toffee date mix smells simply fantastic on skin. Lannosea is a new tour de force from Boadicea the Victorious, a perfume that ravishes the senses, defiantly turning heads, boldly proclaiming I am my mother’s daughter!”
Perfumer Celine Herbette, a graduate of the Ecole Supérieure du Parfum in Paris, describes her goal for Lannosea as bringing together brightness and depth, creating a scent that balances light with darkness in true Boadicea fashion. Sustainability, she notes, is central to her process — both in fragrance creation and in daily life.
“When creating Lannosea,” says Herbette, “I strived to bring a sense of brightness to the composition while rooting the scent in a darker and smoky facet, honouring the brand’s alchemy and innovation pillar: Scent as Sorcery. My inspiration lay in the contrast between the bold, luminous freshness of the Confit Lemon and Elderflower, and the smoky depth of coffee, dates, and smokewood.”
A fragrance of rebellion, reflection, and radiance — Lannosea is a poetic continuation of the Boadicea legend, reimagining heritage through the lens of modern luxury and olfactory artistry.