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Violet Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Violet Sapphire EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year 2014
£££££ Price Tier ££
United Dreams Love Yourself Eau de Parfum bottle United Dreams Love Yourself EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Violet Sapphire EDP
Violet Sapphire is a divisive one. Fans call it a 'beast mode' fruity-oud, a step up from the Erba Pura style with a smoother, more natural feel. Critics, though, find it overpriced and surprisingly similar to mass-market fruity fragrances, with some detecting an unpleasant 'dirty musk' or 'barnyard' oud.
Acquired
Our Verdict - United Dreams Love Yourself EDP
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a charming, inoffensive fruity-floral, while others dismiss it as forgettable and far too sweet. It's a shy one, disappearing quickly, making it a safe choice for those who prefer their scent to stay strictly personal.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Violet Sapphire EDP
United Dreams Love Yourself EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 30% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 45%
Jasmine 30% vs 26%
Only in Violet Sapphire
Magnolia 33%
Only in United Dreams Love Yourself
Freesia 28%
Shared Notes
Amber 22% vs 29%
Musk 22% vs 39%
Only in Violet Sapphire
Oud 34% Cashmere Wood 21%
Only in United Dreams Love Yourself
Sandalwood 31%

Accords

Violet Sapphire United Dreams Love Yourself
100%
Fruity
100%
54%
Rose
87%
80%
Woody
78%
Sweet
77%
54%
Floral
69%
63%
Animalic
60%
Musky
52%
58%
Amber
48%
Powdery
55%
50%
Tropical
Citrus
50%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
54%
87%
80%
Sweet shared
78%
77%
Floral shared
54%
69%
63%
Musky shared
60%
52%
58%
Powdery shared
48%
55%
50%
50%

Performance

Violet Sapphire United Dreams Love Yourself
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Violet Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a 'beast mode' performer with strong projection and longevity, making it too overwhelming for close-quarter office environments. Its opulent blend of fruits, florals, and oud is perfect for evening dates and formal events where you want to make a statement, but some find it versatile enough for more casual, daring wear.

United Dreams Love Yourself

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its subtle sillage and mediocre longevity make it highly appropriate for office wear, as it won't offend anyone. The fresh and fruity accords lend themselves well to casual and everyday use, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Violet Sapphire EDP
United Dreams Love Yourself EDP
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