{"product_id":"boadicea-the-victorious-oud-sapphire-edp","title":"Boadicea the Victorious Oud Sapphire Parfum","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOud Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e is Boadicea the Victorious's leather-and-agarwood parfum, released in \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the house's Sapphire line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbrette, saffron and black pepper open sharp and spiced, real leather, agarwood and osmanthus build a dark, animalic heart, and it settles into orris, sandalwood and styrax. Reviewers call it \"one of the best leather scents,\" describing a \"massive opening\" that's \"solid, almost beastmode\" without becoming unbalanced, though a few find the density \"headache inducing\" at close range, and the UK price draws regular comment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral: 34%\u003c\/strong\u003e (osmanthus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOud: 23%\u003c\/strong\u003e (agarwood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy: 22%\u003c\/strong\u003e (saffron, black pepper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody: 11%\u003c\/strong\u003e (sandalwood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet: 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e (styrax, orris)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e a spiced, animalic leather-oud with a surprising amount of floral lift from osmanthus, regal and dense rather than sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambrette, Saffron, Black Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Osmanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orris, Sandalwood, Styrax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Wearers commonly report 10+ hours, consistent with the leather-and-agarwood base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong and loud for the first hours; a few reviewers find it dense enough at close range to be overwhelming, so light application is the safer starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for \u003cstrong\u003efall and winter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eevenings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unisex, though its animalic leather core reads assertively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParfum, 3.4 oz \/ 100 ml. Released 2023. Shipped from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is \u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Free standard US shipping on orders over $100, with hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the oud real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Genuine agarwood sits in the heart alongside leather, which is what gives it the dark, animalic character reviewers describe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it too strong for close quarters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor some wearers, yes. A few reviews describe it as dense enough to be overwhelming at close range. Light application is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Blue Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Sapphire is a rose-and-agarwood eau de parfum; Oud Sapphire is a leather-forward parfum built around the same house's agarwood sourcing but with a darker, more animalic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boadicea the Victorious","offers":[{"title":"3.4 oz \/ 100 ml Retail Bottle","offer_id":54297804996901,"sku":"48183181410526","price":935.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8409\/1429\/files\/Copy_Venba_1_3_5_10mL_images_73.png?v=1793289990","url":"https:\/\/colognecurators.com\/products\/boadicea-the-victorious-oud-sapphire-edp","provider":"colognecurators","version":"1.0","type":"link"}