Commodity 2018 EDP

U ££ Favourite

Velvet

by Jérôme Epinette

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Commodity Velvet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jérôme Epinette. Velvet opens with Clove, Almond, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Rose, Heliotrope, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Birch, and Ambergris. Commodity's Velvet carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Velvet is a divisive, smoky rose fragrance. Fans adore its dark, romantic complexity, often comparing it favourably to By the Fireplace, but others find it cloying, metallic, or simply 'burnt wood'. Definitely test before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Velvet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clove43%
Almond34%
Coconut23%
Heartas listed
Rose39%
Vanilla37%
Heliotrope23%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes40%
Ambergris30%
Birch30%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its bold, smoky, and spicy character, Velvet is best reserved for evening or cooler weather, making it highly appropriate for dates and formal events. It's too potent for the office, and the rich accords aren't suited for casual daytime or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Velvet kicks off with an intriguing mix of spicy clove and a subtle hint of sweet almond and creamy coconut, quickly evolving into a heart of luxurious rose and soft vanilla, warmed by the powdery touch of heliotrope. The drydown settles into a sensual embrace of woody notes, deep ambergris, and a distinctive birch, creating a plush, smoky finish that lives up to its name. Expect a journey from initial spice to a velvety, rose-tinged warmth.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Velvet Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Velvet Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.