Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Rouge
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2023 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££
Rose Dunes Eau de Toilette bottle Rose Dunes

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Velvet Rouge
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Rose Dunes
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Rouge
Velvet Rouge is a surprisingly sophisticated, dark red rose for the price. Not a sweet pink number, this is a grown-up, elegant scent for those who appreciate a realistic, deep rose, albeit with performance that could be better.
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Our Verdict - Rose Dunes
This is a gorgeous rose and patchouli number, absolutely adored by those who try it, but be warned: it's infamous for a vanishing act. You WILL love it, but don't expect it to stick around for long.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 3%
Floral 31% 32%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 15% 15%
Sweet 14% 14%
Warm 10% 10%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 20% 31%
Animalic 8% 4%
Fresh 12% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Rouge EdP
Rose Dunes EdT

Notes

Only in Velvet Rouge
Tea 53% Pink Pepper 47%
Only in Rose Dunes
Rose 63% Saffron 37%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 40% vs 100%
Only in Velvet Rouge
Vetiver 32% Musk 28%

Accords

Velvet Rouge Rose Dunes
100%
Rose
100%
56%
Warm Spicy
93%
52%
Aromatic
88%
87%
Woody
72%
82%
Patchouli
86%
77%
Earthy
62%
60%
Musky
57%
Green
47%
55%
Floral
52%
Powdery
Herbal
49%
Fruity
48%
Rose shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
93%
Aromatic shared
52%
88%
Woody shared
87%
72%
Patchouli shared
82%
86%
Earthy shared
77%
62%
60%
Green shared
57%
47%
55%
52%
49%
48%

Performance

Velvet Rouge Rose Dunes
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This is a sophisticated rose that works best for evening events and romantic dates due to its elegant and seductive character. It's generally too rich for casual wear or sport, and might be a bit much for a formal office setting.

Rose Dunes

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its rich, floral-spicy profile and generally perceived weak longevity, this scent is best suited for intimate occasions where a fleeting but beautiful impression is desired, like a date or a relaxed evening out. It’s too quickly gone for a full day at the office or formal event, despite its elegant character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
81%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Rouge
Rose Dunes
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