Velvet Musk
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Newcleus
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Velvet Musk is a divisive beast: some hail it as an affordable, creamy musk masterpiece, a cosy hug in a bottle. Others are less impressed, finding it synthetic, one-note, or just a bit 'meh'. Try before you buy, but for many, it's a hidden gem.
Newcleus is an interesting experiment from Xerjoff, but it's a divisive one. There's real love for its subtle, creamy rose, yet just as much disappointment for its lacklustre performance and peculiar oily texture. Expect a skin scent, not a room-filler.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 14% | 17% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 12% | 8% |
| Sweet | 29% | 37% |
| Warm | 10% | 7% |
| Woody | 15% | 14% |
| Earthy | 10% | 2% |
| Animalic | 14% | 15% |
| Fresh | 11% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and inoffensive, clean scent make it good for office and casual wear, where it won't overpower. The musky-woody warmth lends itself well to cosy casual settings. It's a bit too understated for formal events and unsuitable for sport due to its comforting, non-fresh nature.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and skin-scent nature make it ideal for office wear, where discretion is key. The creamy, romantic profile suits dates, but its subdued projection won't overpower the evening. It's too subtle for formal events where a statement is often desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Musky, Vanilla accords and Musk, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.