Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Sapphire
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2001
£££££ Price Tier ££££
La Violette Eau de Parfum bottle La Violette

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum
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 Violette Eau de Parfum
This is a gorgeous, pure violet that'll transport you straight to a spring garden. There's some grumbling about recent reformulations, but the original is widely hailed as a violet masterpiece - just don't expect it to last forever.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 1%
Floral 49% 52%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 20% 29%
Sweet 15% 16%
Warm 9% 0%
Woody 0% 2%
Earthy 4% 6%
Animalic 5% 1%
Fresh 19% 29%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 44% vs 22%
Only in Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 29% Magnolia 27%
Only in La Violette Eau de Parfum
Violet 44% Violet Leaf 34%

Accords

Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum La Violette Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
98%
Herbal
87%
Oud
87%
Floral
57%
79%
Citrus
Powdery
79%
74%
Patchouli
Ozonic
74%
72%
Rose
48%
Aquatic
62%
61%
Amber
Fresh
44%
100%
98%
Oud
87%
Floral shared
87%
57%
79%
79%
74%
74%
Rose shared
72%
48%
62%
61%
44%

Performance

Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum La Violette Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum

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 Violette Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its gentle sillage and natural, fresh floral profile make it perfect for casual wear or the office, where it won't offend. The fleeting longevity, however, and classic innocent vibe mean it might be too subtle for formal events or a big night out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
75%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
78%
Accord
18%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Rose accords and Rose notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Blue Sapphire Eau de Parfum
La Violette Eau de Parfum
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