Imperial is also a synonym for magnificent and majestic, a concept echoes through the perfumes of Boadicea the Victorious, conjuring up a certain palatial hauteur and exclusivity.

Imperial has an opening salvo of sherbety woods and lavender polish on old school desks, while birch adds a smoky forest facet.

Angelica imparts a distinctive cold, cut celery vibe, that surprises after the voluptuous woody opening. Imperial has a liqueur-like herbaceous sweet pungency with heart notes of rose, geranium, freesia and jasmine under the aegis of the opening notes, softening the cool touch of angelica.

Bold oud is singed with guaiac wood, frankincense and the inky mentholic leather of Cypriol. The tactile resin of labdanum enhances the leather while patchouli and amber varnish the fumes.

Imperial becomes beautifully accessible and moreish as the three layers of ingredients have coalesced. Imperial perfume of the highest order.