Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe — cheaper alternatives

Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire: released in 2013, aromatic, herbal and oud, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe?

The closest Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe we found is Electimuss Auster — 87% match, about $245 (estimate) versus about $885 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Boadicea the Victorious Blue SapphireProjection
1Electimuss Auster87%about $245 (−72%)8h vs 9h8/10
2Al Wataniah Bareeq Al Dhahab83%about $20 (−98%)9h vs 9h8/10
3Armaf Shades Wood81%about $25 (−97%)7h vs 9h7/10
4Aramis Perfume Calligraphy80%about $90 (−90%)7h vs 9h8/10
5The Dua Brand Sapphire Sky88%about $100 (−89%)7h vs 9h8/10
  1. Electimuss Auster — 87% scent match

    A luxurious niche alternative that hits the same sophisticated citrus, herbal, and oud synergy as Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire.

    It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and patchouli accords with Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 372 community ratings.

  2. Al Wataniah Bareeq Al Dhahab — 83% scent match

    Mirrors the opulent golden aura and rich amber-oud blend found in Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its warm spicy, oud and rose accords with Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 394 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Shades Wood — 81% scent match

    Evokes the opulent rose-and-oud structure of Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, leaning into a slightly drier, more accessible woody profile.

    It shares its rose, warm spicy and oud accords with Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 528 community ratings.

  4. Aramis Perfume Calligraphy — 80% scent match

    Brings a comparable middle-eastern-inspired rose and smoky oud complexity reminiscent of Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire.

    It shares its warm spicy, oud and rose accords with Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 339 community ratings.

  5. The Dua Brand Sapphire Sky — 88% scent match

    Recreates the striking herbal saffron and deep floral oud character characteristic of Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire.

    It shares its aromatic, herbal and rose accords with Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 5 community ratings.

Which Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe is cheapest?

Al Wataniah Bareeq Al Dhahab, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 100% less than Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire.

Which Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe lasts longest?

Al Wataniah Bareeq Al Dhahab, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire.

Which Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe is closest to the original?

The Dua Brand Sapphire Sky, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire itself sells from $608.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Electimuss Auster saves you about $935 a year against Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Wataniah Bareeq Al Dhahab (8.8h) and Electimuss Auster (8.1h) — 2 of 5.

Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.