Boadicea The Victorious - Oud Sapphire

Oud Sapphire is a serene homage to oud, one of the most captivating and revered ingredients in perfumery. Boadicea the Victorious embraces the power and majesty of oud, incorporating it into nearly all their fragrances to varying degrees, depending on the depth and drama desired. A rare and precious material, oud is formed through a unique natural process. The fungus Philophora parasitica infects only about one in fifteen trees in the Aquilaria genus, triggering a transformation in the heartwood. This results in a dark, resinous, aromatic wood that is carefully chipped, steam distilled, and treasured for its deep, complex scent. Real oud exudes a rich, animalic woodiness, with nuances of dark treacle, aged rum, church smoke, sherry, vanilla pods, and pipe tobacco. Used for centuries in religious ceremonies and cleansing rituals, oud is also valued for its soothing and meditative properties, offering a sense of tranquility for the mind and body. Oud Sapphire enhances this treasured ingr