Nero Velours Extrait vs Burlington Eau de Parfum

Nero Velours

Extrait	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	£££££

Burlington

ScentArt

A

Nero Velours

B

Burlington

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nero Velours Extrait

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Nero Velour is either a fresh, musky stunner that rivals Tygar, or it's a weak, milky tea with a hint of fruit and no projection. Good luck figuring it out.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Burlington Eau de Parfum

This is a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of modern citrus, pure class in a bottle, while others find the cumin note absolutely vile, smelling of burnt rubber or body odour. It's a divisive one, so sample before you splurge on that hefty price tag.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	32%	33%
Floral	3%	1%
Fruity	5%	5%
Green	2%	8%
Sweet	7%	14%
Warm	13%	15%
Woody	11%	10%
Earthy	12%	11%
Animalic	19%	9%
Fresh	28%	27%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Nero Velours Extrait

Burlington EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Patchouli 33% Musk 33% Vetiver 17% Ambroxan 17%

Base Notes

Ambergris 8% Tobacco 8% Oakmoss 8% Ginger 8% Rum 7% Cashmere Wood 7% Musk 7% Cedar 7% Patchouli 7% Cumin 7% Benzoin 6% Labdanum 6% Cinnamon 5% Vanilla 5% Saffron 5%

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 100% vs 23%

Only in Burlington Eau de Parfum

Mint 21% Lime 20% Bitter Orange 19% Mandarin 17%

Only in Nero Velours Extrait

Ambrette 50% Ginger 50%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 6%

Musk 33% vs 6%

Only in Nero Velours Extrait

Vetiver 17% Ambroxan 17%

Only in Burlington Eau de Parfum

Ambergris 8% Tobacco 8% Oakmoss 8% Ginger 8% Rum 7% Cashmere Wood 7% Cedar 7% Cumin 7% Benzoin 6% Labdanum 6% Cinnamon 5% Vanilla 5% Saffron 5%

Accords

Nero Velours Extrait Burlington Eau de Parfum

100%

Musky

46%

49%

Citrus

100%

78%

Patchouli

70%

Woody

63%

48%

Fresh Spicy

67%

58%

Earthy

46%

Amber

56%

54%

Warm Spicy

54%

Powdery

Green

54%

48%

Aromatic

51%

Musky shared

100%

46%

Citrus shared

49%

100%

Patchouli

78%

Woody shared

70%

63%

Fresh Spicy shared

48%

67%

Earthy

58%

Amber shared

46%

56%

Warm Spicy

54%

Powdery

54%

Green

54%

Aromatic shared

48%

51%

Performance

Nero Velours Extrait Burlington Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nero Velours Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

The fresh and musky accords make it versatile, leaning casual or for dates where a subtle presence is desired. However, reports of weak projection mean it might not cut through in a formal setting, and it lacks the oomph for dedicated sports wear.

Burlington Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

While some find its projection considerable, others say it's understated, making it potentially suitable for the office. Its complex, citrus-woody profile and subtle spice lend themselves well to dates and casual wear, though the polarizing cumin note might be a risk for formal settings.