Is Alexandria UK Dubai Lifestyle a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire?
Blue Sapphire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dubai Lifestyle EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Blue Sapphire
- Dubai Lifestyle
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, potent, and eye-wateringly expensive, Blue Sapphire demands attention. Many laud its unique, opulent blend, but an equal number are left cold, questioning its originality and astronomical price tag.
Dubai Lifestyle chases Boadicea the Victorious' Blue Sapphire, an oriental woody built on lemon, saffron and oud. The dupe nails the lemon-saffron opening but flattens quickly into a simpler, louder amber-oud base with noticeably less depth and staying power than the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as many reviews confirm it can cause headaches and overwhelm. However, its luxurious accords and statement-making quality render it perfect for formal events and impressive date nights.
Seasons
Community season votes for Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Saffron, Chamomile, Rose
Adds amber and oud, drops marigold and sage
Where to buy
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