Dark Sapphire
Jette JoopEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Dark Sapphire vs. 5th Avenue
5th Avenue wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dark Sapphire | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 1996 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Huclier | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dark Sapphire
Powdery
Floral
Amber
Anis
Soft Spicy
Citrus
Vanilla
Rose
5th Avenue
Floral
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Green
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesStar AniseMandarin Orange
BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
Heart
GingerbreadHeliotropeRose
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
Base
AmbergrisMuskSandalwood
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dark Sapphire | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Anise in perfume either intrigues you or makes you flinch, there's no middle ground. Dark Sapphire respects that divide and earns both sides: it opens sharp enough to be interesting.Dark Sapphire
This is unapologetically floral. The opening bursts with green-citrus energy before tuberose and jasmine take over. Clove and nutmeg add unexpected warmth.5th Avenue
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Dark Sapphire | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $14.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
| 3.3 oz | — | $21.95fragranceshop |
| 4.2 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
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