Blue Sapphire EDP -Boadicea The Victorious

Part of the Sapphire Collection of gem-inspired perfumes, Blue Sapphire is a dewy floral, rosaceous and piquant with oud, sparkling lemon and the herbaceous scent of marigolds. It was created in honour of the 65th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. A swooning heart of dewy rose, jasmine and creamy magnolia is backed with supple leather.

Sapphires symbolise loyalty, devotion and happiness appropriately enough. This is an intensely floral perfume, blooms presaged by a piquant lemon top note, the apothecary vibe of chamomile and tagetes. All this flavoured by the Boadicea signature saffron.

There is a supple spine of leather in Blue Sapphire, linking the gin and tonic citrus sparkle and a compelling dark oud and amber base. A satisfying patchouli earthiness with a hint of cocoa flickers up through the lush floral heart, up to the herbaceous overture, giving Blue Sapphire both gravitas and a resonating majesty.