Boadicea the Victorious 2018 EDP

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Violet Sapphire

by Christian Provenzano

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Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Christian Provenzano. Violet Sapphire opens with Violet Leaf, Peach, Raspberry, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber, and Oud. Boadicea the Victorious's Violet Sapphire carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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
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Violet Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fruity
100%
Woody
80%
Sweet
78%
Animalic
63%
Musky
60%
Amber
59%

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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 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.

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