Is Perfume Parlour Vert Diamond a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Green Sapphire?
Green Sapphire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vert Diamond EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Green Sapphire is a divisive one: a beastly woody fragrance that blends masculine confidence with a surprisingly creamy, sweet edge. Some find it a regal masterpiece, others a petrol-like assault. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or for the office.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea the Victorious - Green Sapphire - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, Violet Leaf, Raspberry, with powdery depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Green Sapphire is far too potent for office wear, which aligns with community feedback calling it 'overpowering' and 'not office friendly'. Its luxurious woody accords and unique raspberry-pine blend make it best suited for formal and evening events, where its robust presence can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Cashmeran, Violet Leaf, Pine
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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