Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum vs Ta'if Eau de Parfum

Velvet Rose

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2024
£	Price Tier	£££££

Ta'if

ScentArt

A

Velvet Rose

B

Ta'if

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum

Velvet Rose by Lattafa is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a divisive opening that some find chemical or 'fizzy', but for many, it mellows into a surprisingly sophisticated and elegant rose-patchouli-amber blend. It's a statement, not a whisper.

Statement

Our Verdict - Ta'if Eau de Parfum

A bold rose-saffron-honey combo, Gallivant's Ta'if has stirred up quite the fuss in certain circles. Is it a copy or a clever homage? That's up to you to decide, but don't knock it until you've actually smelled it.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	1%
Floral	20%	17%
Fruity	0%	2%
Green	0%	0%
Sweet	28%	27%
Warm	22%	28%
Woody	13%	14%
Earthy	23%	21%
Animalic	24%	12%
Fresh	4%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Velvet Rose EdP

Ta'if EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Amber 100%

Base Notes

Balsam 31% Patchouli 28% Amber 22% Musk 20%

Only in Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum

Rose 59% Patchouli 41%

Only in Ta'if Eau de Parfum

Saffron 31% Honey 25% Date 25% Pink Pepper 19%

Only in Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum

Musk 56% Labdanum 44%

Only in Ta'if Eau de Parfum

Rose 45% Frankincense 32% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 23%

Shared Notes

Amber 100% vs 21%

Only in Ta'if Eau de Parfum

Balsam 31% Patchouli 28% Musk 20%

Accords

Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum Ta'if Eau de Parfum

100%

Rose

100%

67%

Woody

98%

52%

Warm Spicy

98%

91%

Amber

77%

83%

Musky

76%

Patchouli

69%

Sweet

65%

Fresh Spicy

62%

51%

Floral

58%

Honey

58%

55%

Powdery

Metallic

52%

50%

Balsamic

48%

Earthy

Rose shared

100%

Woody shared

67%

98%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

98%

Amber shared

91%

77%

Musky

83%

Patchouli shared

76%

69%

Sweet

65%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Floral shared

51%

58%

Honey

58%

Powdery

55%

Metallic

52%

Balsamic

50%

Earthy

48%

Performance

Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum Ta'if Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Rose Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

This fragrance is quite loud and projects well, making it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. Its rich and warm composition, along with comments about its elegance and 'night' wearability, make it ideal for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for cooler casual settings.

Ta'if Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its prominent rose, warm spicy, and amber accords make it a bit much for the office or sport. However, its bold and luxurious character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming.