Fragrances inspired by Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
Jo Malone London
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Velvet Rose & Oud by Jo Malone and Aldi's Velvety Rose spin a sweet, spicy oud-rose blend, the Jo Malone boasts far greater richness and projection.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Oud, Praline, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and patchouli
Choose No.14 Velvety Rose when
You want a great rose-oud on a tight budget.
Our verdict
Velvet Rose & Oud by Jo Malone London is a luxury fragrance that exudes opulence with its intense rose-oud profile, perfect for those seeking a bold, long-lasting scent that commands attention.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds clove and oud, drops amber and blackcurrant
Choose OUD ROSE when
You are on a budget.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Oud, Praline, Rose
The main difference
Adds woody notes
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Oud, Praline, Rose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 2 of its 13 notes, including Rose, Clove
The main difference
Adds amber and carnation, drops oud and praline
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds carnation and floral notes, drops clove and praline
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Oud, Praline, Rose
The main difference
Adds saffron and vanilla, drops clove
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cinnamon, drops clove and oud
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Jo Malone London. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.