Fragrance World 2023 EDP

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Velvet Rouge

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Fragrance World Velvet Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Velvet Rouge opens with Pink Pepper and Tea, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Fragrance World's Velvet Rouge carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Velvet Rouge is a surprisingly sophisticated, dark red rose for the price. Not a sweet pink number, this is a grown-up, elegant scent for those who appreciate a realistic, deep rose, albeit with performance that could be better.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Romantic
  • Feminine
Velvet Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Heartas listed

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.

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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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This is a sophisticated rose that works best for evening events and romantic dates due to its elegant and seductive character. It's generally too rich for casual wear or sport, and might be a bit much for a formal office setting.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a spark of pink pepper and a delicate wisp of tea, paving the way for a rich, opulent heart of deeply red rose, softened by powdery iris and a touch of jasmine. The base is an earthy embrace of patchouli and vetiver, grounded by a sensual musk that adds a touch of mystery.

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