Lavender Thorne
←
+
+
+
+
−
−
−
−
← Back to discovery
Aqua Sapphire
by Boadicea the Victorious
Aqua Sapphire is a powerful, long-lasting aquatic fragrance with a deep, animalic heart that evokes the oceanic scent of seaweed, wet musk, and saline blooms. It opens with a bright, fruity and aromatic burst of pineapple, rum, saffron, and davana, creating an immediate sense of tropical island energy. This gives way to a rich, musky core with May rose, ambergris (though unlisted), and cypriol oil, giving it a uniquely textured, almost medicinal animalic aura. The base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, and amber stabilize the scent into a sweetly powdery, earthy, and softly glowing long-term presence. Despite its aquatic character, it leans more toward a naturalistic, sea-swept foliage and body musk than a synthetic beach-clean scent. The fragrance performs exceptionally well with strong sillage and an enormous, lasting trail that can linger on skin and clothes for many days.
Pros
- +Extremely long-lasting performance with a massive, noticeable sillage
- +Authentic, realistic aquatic character with a seaweed and musk depth unlike most synthetic beach scents
- +Unique, intriguing combination of fruity, floral, and animalic notes that create a deeply textured and characterful profile
Cons
- −Known to be a near-duplicate of Orto Parisi Megamare, with many reporting identical or very similar scent profiles
- −Can feel overly animalic or fishy in warm weather, which may alienate those sensitive to such notes
- −Lacks a defining 'x-factor' or dramatic shift, making it feel somewhat linear and less captivating despite its strength