Is Alexandria UK Dubai Lifestyle a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire?

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Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Sapphire EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year -
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Dubai Lifestyle Eau de Parfum bottle Dubai Lifestyle EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Sapphire EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Dubai Lifestyle EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Sapphire EDP
Dubai Lifestyle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 20% vs 40%
Saffron 20% vs 33%
Chamomile 20% vs 26%
Only in Blue Sapphire
Marigold 20% Sage 20%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 37%
Jasmine 33% vs 37%
Magnolia 33% vs 25%

Accords

Blue Sapphire Dubai Lifestyle
100%
Aromatic
98%
Herbal
87%
Oud
87%
Floral
40%
79%
Citrus
50%
74%
Patchouli
72%
Rose
61%
Amber
70%
Woody
60%
100%
98%
Oud
87%
Floral shared
87%
40%
Citrus shared
79%
50%
74%
72%
Amber shared
61%
70%
60%

Performance

Blue Sapphire Dubai Lifestyle
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Dubai Lifestyle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
32%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Sapphire EDP
Dubai Lifestyle EDP
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