Hasu by Boadicea the Victorious is an elegant woody aromatic fragrance inspired by the rabbit of the Chinese Zodiac—a symbol of rebirth, fertility and abundance. Created by master perfumer Christian Provenzano, Hasu combines green herbs, saffron, florals, hay and forest-like woods into a composition that feels simultaneously fresh, earthy, refined and quietly mystical.
The opening is an intricate mixture of saffron, mandarin, cypress, violet leaf, sage and lavender. Mandarin provides a brief flash of juicy citrus while saffron introduces dry, warm spice. Cypress and sage immediately pull the fragrance toward the forest, with lavender adding aromatic freshness and violet leaf contributing a cool, leafy green quality.
The heart becomes softer and more textured through hay, Damask rose, osmanthus, iris and nutmeg. Hay is particularly important, creating a dry golden-grass character that connects the aromatic opening with the earthier base. Iris adds a smooth powderiness while rose and osmanthus introduce restrained floral sweetness. Nutmeg keeps a thread of warm spice running through the composition.
As Hasu settles, balsam fir, moss, patchouli, amber, pepper and musk create a deep woodland foundation. Fir provides evergreen freshness while moss and patchouli evoke damp earth and vegetation beneath the forest canopy. Amber and musk soften those darker green elements, and pepper gives the drydown a final flicker of spice.
Hasu’s strength lies in its contrasts. It’s green without becoming sharply herbal, floral without becoming traditionally flowery, and woody without feeling excessively heavy. The combination of saffron, violet leaf, hay, iris, fir and moss creates an almost tactile quality—like cool vegetation, dried grasses and forest earth illuminated by warm evening light.
Hasu feels like discovering a hidden woodland sanctuary at sunset—mandarin and saffron resting among violet leaves as lavender and sage sway through tall grasses. Rose, osmanthus and iris bloom beside bundles of drying hay while smoke curls through ancient trees. As darkness settles, balsam fir, moss and patchouli emerge from the forest floor, warmed by amber and musk beside a glowing fire. Somewhere beyond the trees, the mythical rabbit that inspired Hasu disappears silently into the shadows. Mystical, sophisticated and beautifully atmospheric, Hasu wears like an enchanted forest rendered in gold.
Main Accords: Woody • Fresh Spicy • Warm Spicy • Green • Aromatic • Citrus • Earthy • Mossy • Herbal • Patchouli
Top Notes: Saffron • Mandarin Orange • Cypress • Violet Leaf • Sage • Lavender
Heart Notes: Hay • Damask Rose • Osmanthus • Iris • Nutmeg
Base Notes: Balsam Fir • Moss • Patchouli • Amber • Pepper • Musk
Best For: Spring & Fall • Cool Summer Evenings • Daytime • Formal Occasions • Outdoor Events • Signature Scent • Luxury Fragrance
Style: Green • Woody • Aromatic • Spicy • Earthy • Floral • Refined • Mystical • Sophisticated
