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Carbon Sapphire
by Boadicea the Victorious
Carbon Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious is a dense, opulent rose-oud fragrance with a deeply smoky and incense-laden character. It opens with radiant Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine, layered with geranium and palisander rosewood, creating an immediate sense of realism and richness. The heart quickly deepens with saffron and oud, evoking the scent of burning bakhoor on charcoal, where the oud is beautifully wood-smoky rather than animalic or barnyardy. Over time, the fragrance develops into a warm, dry, and lingering base of cashmere wood, agarwood (oud), crystal amber, patchouli, and cypriol, with a subtle green-earthy nuance. This dry down feels both familiar and distinctly elevated—like an ancestral Arabic scent reimagined with a refined, modern touch. The performance is exceptional, lasting all day and even through showers, with strong sillage and a warm, enveloping presence.
Pros
- +Outstanding longevity and sillage, with lasting power often extending beyond 12 hours and remaining detectable even after showering.
- +Authentic and high-quality scent profile with premium materials like Oud Assafi, giving a grand, opulent aura without being overly artificial.
- +Beautifully blended with natural notes of rose, saffron, jasmine, and wood, delivering realism and depth that feels both luxurious and memorable.
Cons
- −Extremely high price point, with many users feeling it's overpriced despite the premium concentration and long wear.
- −Strongly leans toward an Arabic-inspired, incense-heavy profile that may feel too heavy or smoky for those seeking a light or fresh scent.
- −The intense, persistent dry down may be overwhelming for sensitive skin or environments where strong scents are undesirable.