30 community ratings

Rose Sapphire

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.1/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

Boadicea the Victorious Rose Sapphire is a unisex scent that sets Turkish rose against saffron and cardamom, then settles into resinous benzoin and myrrh.

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How does it perform?

From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% 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.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Rose Sapphire smell like?

It opens with turmeric, saffron, geranium and cardamom, spicy and slightly green. At the heart, Turkish rose turns creamy and floral alongside neroli and everlasting flower. The base of benzoin, myrrh, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a sweet, woody, resinous warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has a good share too. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Amouage Reasons and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.