Carbon Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious bottle
Boadicea the Victorious

Carbon Sapphire

4.6/5 · 87 votes Unisex 2019
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.1/5
Sillage3.6/5
Day55
Night97
Fall100
Winter92
Spring71
Summer39
Our take

Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead the opening, supported by geranium and palisander rosewood. The florals feel dense and polished rather than airy. Saffron enters soon after, adding a warm, slightly metallic edge that pulls the flowers toward the woods. May rose deepens the heart without making the composition sweet. The scent carries well beyond the skin and remains present through a long evening without needing another spray.

Oud and crystal amber form the backbone of the drydown, with cypriol and patchouli lending an earthy, slightly bitter counterweight. Sandalwood, guaiac wood and cashmere wood smooth the texture so the resinous notes do not feel abrasive. Musk sits underneath and keeps the base cohesive. The overall impression is woody, amber-heavy and firmly grounded, with the rose acting as a bridge rather than the main subject.

This is a fragrance built for dim lighting and close conversation, where the warmth of saffron and amber can unfold without bright distractions. The floral top notes give it a refined entry, but the foundation stays dark and resinous throughout. Wear it when the mood calls for something substantial and unapologetically rich, with layers that keep revealing the woods and spices as the night goes on

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