Body
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Violet Sapphire
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive affair. For some, it's elegant, clean, and confident; for others, it's a headache in a bottle with a synthetic, cloying rose. Best to try before you buy, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 26% | 32% |
| Fruity | 11% | 23% |
| Green | 9% | 6% |
| Sweet | 28% | 27% |
| Warm | 9% | 8% |
| Woody | 18% | 13% |
| Earthy | 6% | 5% |
| Animalic | 10% | 15% |
| Fresh | 9% | 12% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate to strong projection means it needs light application for the office, but its sophisticated floral-woody character makes it ideal for dates and casual wear. The warmth of the base notes leans less formal, and it's definitely not for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Woody, Musky accords and Rose, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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