Velvet & Oud Eau de Parfum vs L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette
Velvet & Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| - | Year | 2010 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive scent that struggles to find its footing, Jenny Glow's Velvet & Oud is either a surprisingly addictive rose-oud or a disappointing, watered-down imitation. Performance is inconsistent, but the price is right for experimentation.
A summer flanker that struggles to define its own identity. Expect a fleeting, sweet floral opening before it settles into a less-than-thrilling dry down that some find divisive. Originality isn't its strong suit.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find the sillage to be intimate, reviews also suggest it has good performance, making it a bit too prominent for an office setting. Its mysterious and sensual character, driven by rose and oud, makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events, though its casual appeal is noted by those who find it an easy reach.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its generally weak performance and light, airy floral accords make it far more suitable for casual, daytime activities, including sport. The lack of intensity means it won't overpower in an office setting, but equally, it lacks the depth for formal events or romantic dates.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, woody, floral
Adds carnation and floral, drops ambergris and fruity
Where to buy
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