Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Sapphire
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2013 Year 2022
£££££ Price Tier ££
La Peregina 2011 Eau de Parfum bottle La Peregina 2011
Our Verdict

Blue Sapphire and La Peregrina both aim for a bold statement, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Sapphire leans into a complex, albeit controversial, blend of opulent notes, justifying its ultra-luxury positioning with unique character. La Peregrina, conversely, is a more accessible, modern amber fragrance that delivers a powerful, sweet incense experience at a mid-range price. The key difference lies in complexity and cost: Sapphire offers niche artistry at a premium, while La Peregrina provides an intense, modern amber experience without breaking the bank. If you want a unique, challenging scent regardless of price, choose Sapphire. If you want a powerful amber without the niche price tag, choose La Peregrina.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Blue Sapphire if...
  • You want a unique, polarizing fragrance.
  • Price is no object for olfactory artistry.
  • You appreciate complex, challenging blends.
  • You want a fragrance with a distinctive character.
Choose La Peregina 2011 if...
  • You want a powerful amber fragrance.
  • You prefer modern, sweet incense scents.
  • You're seeking value without sacrificing impact.
  • You want a fragrance that makes a statement.
Our Verdict - Blue Sapphire
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 - La Peregina 2011
This is a bold, modern amber that's not for the faint of heart. It's a sweet, fruity incense bomb that demands attention and leaves a lasting impression, though it might be too much for some.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 0%
Floral 49% 11%
Fruity 2% 26%
Green 20% 0%
Sweet 15% 23%
Warm 9% 18%
Woody 0% 12%
Earthy 4% 16%
Animalic 5% 17%
Fresh 19% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Sapphire EdP
La Peregina 2011 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 18% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Rose 44% vs 24%
Only in Blue Sapphire
Jasmine 29% Magnolia 27%
Only in La Peregina 2011
Incense 40% Raspberry 35%

Accords

Blue Sapphire La Peregina 2011
100%
Aromatic
Fruity
100%
98%
Herbal
61%
Amber
96%
87%
Oud
87%
Floral
79%
Citrus
77%
Warm Spicy
71%
74%
Patchouli
48%
72%
Rose
54%
Sweet
68%
Smoky
65%
Woody
65%
Balsamic
64%
Musky
51%
100%
100%
98%
Amber shared
61%
96%
Oud
87%
87%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
77%
71%
Patchouli shared
74%
48%
Rose shared
72%
54%
68%
65%
65%
64%
51%

Performance

Blue Sapphire La Peregina 2011
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

La Peregina 2011

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and rich, sweet-smoky profile makes it unsuitable for the office but perfect for an evening date or a formal event. The strong amber and fruity notes are a bit much for casual daytime wear.

Where to buy

Blue Sapphire
La Peregina 2011
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