Nero Velours Extrait vs Gold Eau de Parfum

Nero Velours

Extrait	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££££

Gold

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Nero Velours

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Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nero Velours

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Nero Velour is either a fresh, musky stunner that rivals Tygar, or it's a weak, milky tea with a hint of fruit and no projection. Good luck figuring it out.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Gold

This one's a smooth operator, a crowd-pleaser that manages to be both fresh and grounded. It's surprisingly versatile and consistently gets a thumbs-up, making it a reliable choice for any day of the week.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	32%	36%
Floral	3%	1%
Fruity	5%	5%
Green	2%	3%
Sweet	7%	5%
Warm	13%	23%
Woody	11%	15%
Earthy	12%	14%
Animalic	19%	8%
Fresh	28%	28%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Nero Velours Extrait

Gold EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Ginger 100%

Base Notes

Patchouli 33% Musk 33% Vetiver 17% Ambroxan 17%

Base Notes

Vetiver 33% Patchouli 33% Musk 33%

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 100% vs 100%

Shared Notes

Ginger 50% vs 100%

Only in Nero Velours

Ambrette 50%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 33%

Musk 33% vs 33%

Vetiver 16% vs 33%

Only in Nero Velours

Ambroxan 17%

Accords

Nero Velours Gold

100%

Musky

100%

70%

Woody

81%

78%

Patchouli

69%

49%

Citrus

77%

48%

Fresh Spicy

73%

48%

Aromatic

73%

58%

Earthy

69%

54%

Warm Spicy

49%

54%

Powdery

Floral

52%

Fresh

49%

46%

Amber

Musky shared

100%

Woody shared

70%

81%

Patchouli shared

78%

69%

Citrus shared

49%

77%

Fresh Spicy shared

48%

73%

Aromatic shared

48%

73%

Earthy shared

58%

69%

Warm Spicy shared

54%

49%

Powdery

54%

Floral

52%

Fresh

49%

Amber

46%

Performance

Nero Velours Gold

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nero Velours

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

The fresh and musky accords make it versatile, leaning casual or for dates where a subtle presence is desired. However, reports of weak projection mean it might not cut through in a formal setting, and it lacks the oomph for dedicated sports wear.

Gold

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, while the musky base adds enough depth for a date. The energetic opening could be a bit much for formal events if oversprayed, but it's largely adaptable.