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Sample Sunday
Trying the first from my latest sample haul from Boadicea.
It's 25-30 degrees so I am trying the Oud Sapphire.
It already has the "Wife Approval" stamp for today!!
I'm liking it as well. Definitely not overpowering, but it is sitting well and consistent
Here's what ChatGPT can tell you.
Oud Sapphire – Boadicea the Victorious
Fragrance Family: Leather / Floral / Warm Spicy
Gender: Unisex, leaning opulent and regal
Style: Luxurious, deep, powerful, refined
Concentration: Extrait-strength Eau de Parfum
Oud Sapphire is leather-forward, polished, warm, and richly textured. It blends floral elegance with a refined oud and a soft smoky undertone, creating a powerful yet regal presence.
This scent feels like walking into a room with high-end leather, glowing amber light, and velvet drapes.
⭐ Scent Profile — Full Pyramid
Top Notes
- Saffron – warm, spicy, extremely luxurious
- Iris (buttery, soft, powdery)
- Floral top tones – likely rose/jasmine lift
- Soft citrus spark (quiet, almost undetectable)
The opening is smooth, leathery, floral-spicy elegance — no harshness, nothing sharp.
Heart Notes
- Leather (very prominent) – polished, refined, slightly smoky
- Oud (clean, woody, Western-style) – adds depth but remains smooth
- Warm spices – cardamom, cinnamon, or saffron warmth
- Iris – buttery, powdery elegance
- Soft musk – clean, sensual
This middle phase is where Oud Sapphire becomes stunning:
Leather + oud + iris + warm spice = opulent luxury.
Base Notes
- Woody notes – dry, warm, supportive
- Musky undertones – smooth skin-like warmth
- Animalic nuance – extremely subtle, adds richness
- Benzoin/Amber (likely present even if not listed) – soft glow
- Smoky hints – elegant, not heavy or burnt
The dry-down is warm, leathery, floral-spicy, and deliciously smooth.
🌿 How Oud Sapphire Smells (Plain Language)
Picture:
- A perfectly tailored leather jacket
- Inside a candlelit room
- Warm spices in the air
- Velvet chairs and polished woods
- A soft iris powder note adding elegance
The scent is:
- Leathery but refined (not harsh or barnyard oud)
- Warm and spicy without being sharp
- Floral with a masculine backbone
- Powdery from iris but still powerful
- Smoky in a soft, luxurious way
This is the smell of quiet confidence and regal sophistication.
📅 Best Season & Temperature Range
SeasonRating
❄️ Winter Outstanding
🍂 Fall Outstanding
🌸 Spring Good for evenings
☀️ Summer Not ideal except AC nights
Ideal Temperature:35°F–60°F (2°C–15°C)
Cold air tightens the leather and iris, and the oud becomes smoother.
At 40°F, this is perfect. The weather will make this scent glow.
🔥 Longevity, Projection & Sillage
AttributeRatingNotes
Longevity⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10–14 hours)**Extrait-level force
Projection⭐⭐⭐⭐ (strong first 3–4 hours)**Warm leathery aura
Sillage⭐⭐⭐⭐Leaves a confident trail
Overall PresenceRich, powerful, elegant
This is one of the stronger Boadicea scents.
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