40 community ratings

Carbon Sapphire

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
40 ratings

Boadicea the Victorious Carbon Sapphire is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 42 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.0 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.8 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

4.9 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Earthy
Smoky

What does Carbon Sapphire smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and nights out as the favoured occasions. Masculine and classic votes lead on character, though a fair number read it as feminine.

It opens with Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose and geranium, with rosewood adding a woody edge. May rose and saffron bring a spicy warmth to the heart. The base sets a smoky, earthy ground of patchouli, oud and gaiac wood, softened by crystal amber, musk and cashmere.