Velvet Flowers
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Romance
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Velvet Flowers is seriously divisive. You'll either adore this heady, vintage-style floral, finding it a rich, sweet, and intoxicating embrace, or you'll recoil at its overpowering, dated, and almost confrontational intensity. Blind-buy at your peril.
This is a polarising throwback, with some hailing it as a stellar dupe for a discontinued classic, while others find its retro charm off-puttingly 'old school'. Expect a green floral with a heavy dose of powder, and some debate over its fruitiness.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 37% | 44% |
| Fruity | 19% | 12% |
| Green | 3% | 10% |
| Sweet | 26% | 28% |
| Warm | 13% | 4% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 6% | 3% |
| Animalic | 15% | 11% |
| Fresh | 7% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top 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
Given its significant sillage and longevity, Velvet Flowers is too potent for most office environments, risking being overpowering. Its rich, sensual character makes it ideal for dates and elegant formal events, providing a warm, inviting presence without being overtly casual or sporty.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile, though some find it too strong for the office due to its vintage character. It's often praised for its romantic qualities, making it suitable for dates or formal events, but it's too structured for active wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Floral, Woody accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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