Royal Sapphire

The citrus is very subtle. The Orange Blossum is the most noticeable note, followed by the amber. The orange blossum alone is enough to remind you of Myslf (le parfum more than the EDP), however it’s so much smoother, like Myslf with blended so well that you don’t notice the transitions. It really does smell smooth for want of a better word, and despite the warmth of the amber, it’s still a fresh scent and a great choice on a sunny, but cool, spring day (temp under 20Deg C).I’ve had great compliments from wearing Myslf Le Parfum (more than the EDP, though I like that too), but everyone who liked Myslf Le Parfum on me thought the Royal Saphire was much better- a real “level up”. Despite being an extrait, i don’t think it lasts longer on me than the Myslf Le Parfum, but it does absolutely smell better. To me, if bought at a discount it’s absolutely worth the money, and I’ll be buying a 2nd bottle this spring. I alternate this with V&R Spicebomb metallic musk on similar temperature days when i feel like a change. If I’m being more casual I may reach for Myslf Le Parfum but for Mon-Fri in a casual (no suit) office environment in Mayfair, this is something I choose often. It definitely leans more masculine, despite the floral notes, and despite being much smoother, to me is more masculine than the Myslf line, despite a similar DNA/feel overall.

I really love the opening but I also love freshies. The bergamot is gorgeous and I smell aldehydes in the opening (although not listed). The opening changes rather quickly on my skin where the orange blossom & Jasmine really prevail. Those two notes seem saturated on the market however these are so beautifully blended and not sharp at all so still worth it. I think this may be where the YSL comparison comes in but I wouldn't really compare because this is much higher quality and better blended and much less synthetic. Patchouli frightens me and I can barely smell it at all. I got a peek of it in the opening but it quickly hides behind the citrus. As far as the drydown I would have to test more bc right now the Jasmin and the orange blossom have become the main characters. This is slightly masculine but honestly still feminine so it's a very strong unisex scent. Perfect to share a bottle with your significant other. Very clean scent. Looking forward to how it wears. Hoping it's not too linear.

Tried this in Dubai in the summer and it's perfection! I tried to buy a full bottle but they were out of stock and gave me a sample instead which naturally I used within a week. It seems a fairly basic composition but there's something royal and enigmatic about the sillage that has made me fall in love. I'm not usually a lover of orange blossom fragrances like Libre (too harsh), Love dont be Shy (too sweet) etc, but I love that they made this fresh and it's not too masc or fem. It can be dressed up or worn to work, or every day if you're a lil extra! I have a full bottle on the way and I will try my best to use it slowly as its not a cheapie!! I also already own Hudson Valley (not intentionally) and its similar but to my nose a bit more masculine and the quality is not as high - too much ambroxan and very strong. Thameen has created a gem that stands out within its profile!

Initial blast is beautiful and attention-grabbing, like a thickened version of YSL MYSLF. Also it's smoother, more aromatic, more addictive, and more pronounced than that one. It's like a sugary floral sweetness and a little nutty too. This actually has led me to compare it with Afnan's Lynked Freedom, which I found to smell closer than YSL MYSLF is. It's just that you get more premium, spa-like aromatic vibes from Royal Sapphire, while Lynked Freedom is more gourmand-adjacent and a bit more screechy due to cheaper materials. I just don't think it belongs to the niche category due to so much mass appeal. But that's why I see it as a designer, because this thing eats COMPLIMENTS for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Oh my this is gorgeous and took me by surprise. It’s just a stunning blend of warm white florals tinged with just enough citrus. It is heady and sophisticated, with a touch of dark shadows poking through from the base. The oak moss is distinct and adds slight animalic vibes, which usually scares me away but this is totally wearable. Although not directly comparable to YSL Libre, I do detect slightly similar vibes but at the niche level. And although I do agree there is nothing overly special about it, if I could afford it I still wouldn’t think twice about a purchase.