d'Orient
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Velvet Hour
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising scent, d'Orient either delivers a gorgeous, sweet, spicy, ambery warmth, or a hideous whiff of burning plastic. You won't know until you try it, but those who love it, really love it.
Velvet Hour is the dark, smoky, and unexpectedly complex celebrity fragrance that punches well above its weight. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans obsessing over its unique depth and critics dismissing its poor performance or unusual scent profile.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 48% | 33% |
| Woody | 27% | 34% |
| Earthy | 24% | 26% |
| Animalic | 9% | 2% |
| Fresh | 1% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and amber-heavy profile makes it too intense for a typical office setting, but perfect for dates and eveningwear. While some find utility in casual settings, it's definitely not a sport scent.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its distinctive woody and spicy character, with a smoky twist, makes it excellent for evening dates and formal events. While some find it suitable for the office due to its lack of loudness, it leans more towards mysterious settings. Its projection can vary from intimate to moderate, depending on skin chemistry and application.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Amber, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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