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Velvet Haze Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Haze EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier £
Purple Cloud Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Cloud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Haze EDP
Velvet Haze is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a divisive beast. It's often compared to Narciso Rodriguez For Her, but for those who get it, this is a richer, creamier, and undeniably sexier take. Be warned: the opening can be challenging, but the dry down is pure magic for some.
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Our Verdict - Purple Cloud EDP
Purple Cloud takes on Byredo's Velvet Haze, the chic modern-patchouli with coconut water and cocoa. It captures the plush, creamy patchouli and that airy coconut lift, but the dupe renders the original's grey-transparent refinement a little flatter and wears closer, swapping understated luxury for a budget-friendly skin-close version.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Haze EDP
Purple Cloud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coconut 45% vs 38%
Hibiscus 30% vs 27%
Bergamot 24% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 40%
Tuberose 28% vs 29%
Osmanthus 27% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 56% vs 27%

Accords

Velvet Haze Purple Cloud
100%
Musky
60%
71%
Patchouli
80%
70%
Woody
75%
65%
Coconut
65%
Floral
50%
60%
Powdery
Creamy
60%
52%
Sweet
55%
52%
Cacao
46%
Earthy
Musky shared
100%
60%
Patchouli shared
71%
80%
Woody shared
70%
75%
65%
Floral shared
65%
50%
60%
60%
Sweet shared
52%
55%
52%
46%

Performance

Velvet Haze Purple Cloud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Haze

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its musky, warm, and subtly sweet character, with moderate sillage (though some find it strong), makes it ideal for dates and evening events. While some wear it casually, the rich accords might be too much for everyday office wear, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

Purple Cloud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The creamy patchouli warmth suits autumn and winter, staying wearable into spring thanks to the airy coconut top.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Chic and versatile, it works for casual daytime, the office and sensual evenings alike.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, patchouli, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Haze EDP
Purple Cloud EDP
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