30 community ratings

Violet Sapphire

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.0/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens with raspberry sorbet, peach and violet leaf.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 44 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Raspberry sorbet

Peach Violet leaf Passion fruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Persian rose Jasmine sambac Magnolia

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Cambodian oud Sandalwood Crystal amber Cashmere wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Violet Sapphire smell like?

The top pairs raspberry sorbet and peach with violet leaf and passion fruit, giving a sweet, fruity start before Persian rose, jasmine sambac and magnolia bring in the floral heart. The base of musk, Cambodian oud, sandalwood, crystal amber and cashmere wood sets it on a woody, oriental ground, with aquatic and spicy touches along the way.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and The Dua Brand Purple Sapphire have a close profile.