Boadicea the Victorious 2018 Edp

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Violet Sapphire

by Christian Provenzano

Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Christian Provenzano. The fragrance opens with Peach, Violet Leaf, Passionfruit, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber, and Oud.

Our verdict on Violet Sapphire: Acquired

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.
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
  • Warm
Violet Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 33%
Fruity 24%
Green 6%
Sweet 27%
Warm 8%
Woody 14%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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About

Violet Sapphire bursts open with a vibrant, almost effervescent fruit cocktail of juicy raspberry, ripe peach, and passionfruit, given a subtle green edge by violet leaf. This dazzling start mellows into a rich heart where rose, jasmine, and magnolia bloom gracefully. The dry down is a luxurious embrace of cashmere wood, amber, and a smoothly integrated oud, balanced with a hint of clean musk, creating a warm and sophisticated finish.