Is Perfume Parlour Navy Diamond a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire?
Blue Sapphire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Navy Diamond EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Blue Sapphire - a floral fragrance led by Saffron, Sage, Lemon, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 8 notes, including Saffron, Sage, Lemon
Adds chamomile and marigold, drops amber and patchouli
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work