Boadicea the Victorious 2020 EDP

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Fire Sapphire

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Boadicea the Victorious Fire Sapphire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Fire Sapphire opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Cashmeran, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Boadicea the Victorious's Fire Sapphire carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a fiesty bonfire of woody warmth; for others, it's an overpriced, uninspired musky mess. You'll either adore its fiery, cashmere embrace or be left cold by its designer-like feel.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Cozy
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Fire Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, long-lasting nature and rich, warm accords make it too much for everyday office wear but perfect for an intimate date or a sophisticated evening event. The 'fiery' and 'regal' descriptions from reviews firmly place it away from casual daytime use.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Fire Sapphire ignites with a flicker of sweet plum and bright rose before settling into a smouldering heart of velvety cashmeran and heady jasmine. The base is an opulent tapestry of creamy patchouli, rich sandalwood, and sensuous vanilla, underscored by a musky, ambery warmth that lingers like glowing embers. It's a complex blend of woody, powdery, and sweet tones, evolving from a fruity floral opening to a deeply comforting, resinous dry-down.

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