Franck Boclet 2019 EDP

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Velvet

by Bruno Hervé

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Franck Boclet Velvet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Bruno Hervé. Velvet opens with Bergamot and Orange, settles into a heart of Neroli, Peach, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Cotton Candy. Franck Boclet's Velvet carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Velvet is a perplexing but intriguing beast. It's a sweet, woody, and oddly green scent that divides opinion - some find it a unique gem, others get a whiff of 'stale breath'. Definitely not a blind buy, but worth trying for those who like their fragrances a bit off-kilter.
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  • Modern
  • Unusual
  • Confident
  • Playful
  • Woody
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Velvet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its long-lasting and strong sillage, combined with its unique and somewhat polarising character, makes it less suitable for office wear. However, its intriguing sweetness and woody depth make it excellent for dates and casual outings, particularly in autumn.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Velvet opens with a fresh, almost sharp greenness from bergamot and neroli, a surprising kick given the fruit in the top. Soon, a juicy plum and peach accord emerges, given a modern twist by the playful sweetness of cotton candy. As it settles, creamy sandalwood and cedar take over, with a clean musk adding depth, creating a dry yet sweet, woody finish. It's an unusual journey from forest floor to fairground.

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