Boadicea the Victorious · 2013 · EDP
Blue Sapphire
Woody Amber Floral
A jewel of the house — facets of lemon, sage and saffron set into a rose-jasmine-magnolia heart, then a deep oud, patchouli and amber drydown. Cool fire.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Christian Provenzano. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter & spring.
Top notes
the opening- Lemon
- Chamomile
- Sage
- Tagetes
- Saffron
Heart notes
the soul- Rose
- Jasmine
- Magnolia
Base notes
the trail- Oud
- Patchouli
- Amber
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — Beeswax
- — Honeyed resin
- — Warm wool
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Labdanum · Benzoin · Brass
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
Autumn · Winter · Spring
Wears best in autumn and winter and spring.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Vienna.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
Boadicea the Victorious
Blue Sapphire — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Blue Sapphire from skin to room.
