Is Perfume Parlour Velvet Bloom For Women a dupe of Orientica Velvet Gold?
Velvet Gold EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Velvet Bloom For Women EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Velvet Gold
- Velvet Bloom For Women
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The sweet, powdery vanilla-musk warmth is plush and cosy, best suited to autumn and winter with enough lift for cool spring days.
Occasions
Its sensual, feminine character leans toward date nights and easy evenings, comfortable enough for daily wear but too sweet for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Violet, Vanilla, Caramel
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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$69.95 plus sales tax
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$69.95 plus sales tax
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Velvet Bloom For Women EDP
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