Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire Supercharged

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Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire Supercharged arrives in 2026 as a unisex extrait de parfum from the British luxury house. It is a Supercharged concentration, meaning the house has amplified the original Violet Sapphire formula into a denser, more potent composition. At $1,250 for 100ml, it sits firmly in the upper tier of niche perfumery, and its Fragrantica overall rating of 3.78 suggests a polarizing but intriguing reception.
The fragrance is built around a fruity opening of passion fruit, raspberry, Pear Williams, peach, and an aquatic accord, which gives way to a floral heart of orris fusion, jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose, magnolia flower, and Kashmir fusion. The base is a rich tapestry of sandalwood, cypriol, patchouli, blond wood, Cambodian oud, Aromalide, amber, and moss.
Boadicea the Victorious does not disclose the perfumer behind Violet Sapphire Supercharged. This is not unusual for the house, which often presents its compositions as jewel-like objects rather than personality-driven creations. The brand is named after the ancient British warrior queen Boadicea, and its aesthetic leans toward regal opulence, heavy bottles, and high-concentration extraits. The house philosophy favors dense, long-lasting materials, precious oud, and a sense of ceremonial luxury. Violet Sapphire Supercharged fits that brief: it is not a shy fragrance, nor is it designed for the office or the gym. It is an evening statement, a scent for special events, and a collector's piece for those who enjoy fruity-floral-oud hybrids.
This review examines the composition, note evolution, performance, seasonality, target audience, value, and similar fragrances. It is based on the verified note pyramid, accord list, performance data, and user rating provided. Where information is not disclosed, such as the perfumer or batch variations, we note that clearly. The goal is to give a comprehensive, scholarly portrait of Violet Sapphire Supercharged so you can decide whether it belongs in your collection.
Longevity
5.0
Projection
4.0
Sillage
4.0
$1,250
Accords
Woody
Fruity
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Rose
Powdery
Earthy
Floral
Patchouli
Notes Pyramid
Top
Passion FruitRaspberryPear WilliamsPeachAquatic Accord
Heart
Orris FusionJasmine SambacBulgarian RoseMagnolia FlowerKashmir Fusion
Base
SandalwoodCypriolPatchouliBlond WoodCambodian OudAromalideAmberMoss
Scent Journey
1
Opening 0-30 min
Passion fruit, raspberry, pear, peach, and aquatic accord create a juicy, sparkling, slightly watery fruit opening.
2
Heart 1-2 hrs
Orris, jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose, magnolia, and Kashmir fusion add powdery floral, rosy, and soft leathery warmth.
3
Drydown 4+ hrs
Sandalwood, cypriol, patchouli, blond wood, Cambodian oud, Aromalide, amber, and moss form a woody, earthy, animalic, ambery base.
Performance Dashboard
⏱️ Longevity
5.0/5
Very long (8+ hours)
📢 Projection
4.0/5
Moderate to strong
💨 Sillage
4.0/5
Strong
When to Wear
🌸SpringOK
☀️SummerAvoid
🍂FallBest
❄️WinterBest
🌙 evening💕 date night📌 special events
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Rich, long-lasting extrait concentration
- ✅ Complex fruity-floral opening with rose and oud
- ✅ Strong sillage and very long longevity
- ✅ Unisex composition with luxurious materials
- ❌ High price point at $1,250 for 100ml
- ❌ Animalic and earthy base may not suit all tastes
- ❌ Not ideal for hot weather or office settings
- ❌ Perfumer is not disclosed
Price & Value
$1,250
At $1,250 for 100ml, Violet Sapphire Supercharged sits in the upper luxury extrait tier. The price reflects the Supercharged concentration, Cambodian oud, and Boadicea's jewel-like positioning.
“A collector's purchase rather than a blind-buy; sample first if animalic oud and sweet fruits are not your preferred profile.”
Reformulation History
No significant batch variations reported.
Who It's For
Ideal For
- unisex fragrance lovers
- fans of fruity-oud extraits
- those who enjoy rose, patchouli, and animalic depth
- evening and special-event wearers
Not Recommended For
- those who prefer fresh, light aquatics
- wearers seeking office-safe discreet scents
- people who dislike sweet fruity openings or animalic bases
The Family
Violet Sapphire
Boadicea the Victorious
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Layering Ideas
- Layer with a vanilla or amber solinote to soften the animalic oud
- Pair with a rose or oud-focused fragrance to amplify the floral-woody heart
- Apply lightly; the Supercharged extrait is potent and can overwhelm if over-sprayed
Final Verdict
Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire Supercharged is a lavish, high-impact extrait that marries juicy fruits to a dense rose-oud-patchouli base. It is not for the faint of heart or the office, but for evening wear and collectors it offers a memorable, long-lasting statement. Sample before investing at this price point.
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