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Velvet Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Gold EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2022 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Velvet Bloom For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Bloom For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Gold EDP
Prepare yourself for a divisive ride. Velvet Gold is a bold, powdery dream for some, a "cat litter box" nightmare for others. It wants to be your signature scent, but it will definitely demand attention - for better or worse.
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Our Verdict - Velvet Bloom For Women EDP
A budget take on Orientica's Velvet Gold (itself a riff on MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold). Velvet Bloom nails the sweet, powdery vanilla-and-musk DNA over rose and a whisper of animalic warmth, but Perfume Parlour's version reads a touch sweeter and flatter up top, and the addictive sillage of the original is dialled back.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Gold EDP
Velvet Bloom For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Caramel 31% vs 30%
Violet 30% vs 22%
Pink Pepper 21% vs 20%
Bergamot 15% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Powdery 38% vs 37%
Rose 32% vs 29%
Patchouli 29% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 39%
Musk 32% vs 37%
Animalic 31% vs 23%

Accords

Velvet Gold Velvet Bloom For Women
100%
Powdery
80%
57%
Sweet
85%
72%
Musky
60%
65%
Caramel
62%
Vanilla
58%
Animalic
45%
Floral
55%
Amber
55%
48%
Rose
Powdery shared
100%
80%
Sweet shared
57%
85%
Musky shared
72%
60%
65%
62%
58%
Floral shared
45%
55%
55%
48%

Performance

Velvet Gold Velvet Bloom For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its beastly projection and longevity, Velvet Gold isn't for the office - it’s far too distracting. Its unique and often challenging animalic notes make it perfect for dates or formal occasions where you want to stand out, though some find it wearable casually.

Velvet Bloom For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet, powdery vanilla-musk warmth is plush and cosy, best suited to autumn and winter with enough lift for cool spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its sensual, feminine character leans toward date nights and easy evenings, comfortable enough for daily wear but too sweet for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Gold EDP
Velvet Bloom For Women EDP
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