Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious
Brand: Boadicea the Victorious
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A dewy rose with a royal edge: sparkling lemon, sage and marigold with saffron over rose, jasmine and cardamom, deepened by oud, patchouli and amber.
Is Blue Sapphire worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lemon, sage and marigold, cardamom and rose at the heart, then dries down to amber and patchouli.
Scent Score: 88/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 89, versatility 81, layerability 96 and value 89, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and special occasions. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Lemon, Sage, Marigold, Saffron, Orange, Cardamom
Top Notes
- Lemon
- Sage
- Marigold
- Saffron
- Orange
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A dewy rose with a royal edge: sparkling lemon, sage and marigold with saffron over rose, jasmine and cardamom, deepened by oud, patchouli and amber. Blue Sapphire opens with Lemon, Sage, Marigold, Saffron, and Orange. The heart brings Cardamom, Rose, Magnolia Flower, and Jasmine. It dries down to Amber, Patchouli, Oud, and Vetiver.
How to wear Blue Sapphire
On skin, Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, special occasion, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Blue Sapphire opens with Lemon, Sage, Marigold, Saffron, and Orange.
The heart brings Cardamom, Rose, Magnolia Flower, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Amber, Patchouli, Oud, and Vetiver.
What to layer with Blue Sapphire
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, amber, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share marigold, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Beautiful
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Pairings to approach with care
Sassy Cranberry by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Sassy Cranberry brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sassy Cranberry on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Sassy Cranberry
Azure Lime by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Azure Lime brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Azure Lime on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Azure Lime
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include lemon, jasmine, and patchouli.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom, amber, and vetiver.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include lemon, jasmine, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Blue Sapphire?
Blue Sapphire opens with Lemon, Sage, Marigold, Saffron, and Orange. The heart brings Cardamom, Rose, Magnolia Flower, and Jasmine. It dries down to Amber, Patchouli, Oud, and Vetiver.
How long does Blue Sapphire last, and how strong is it?
Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Blue Sapphire?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, special occasion, and date.
What layers well with Blue Sapphire?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and patchouli. Apply Blue Sapphire first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Blue Sapphire : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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