Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi 2022 EDP

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Velvet Coffee

by Delphine Lebeau

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Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi Velvet Coffee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Delphine Lebeau. Velvet Coffee opens with Cacao Pod and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Cedar, Iris, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi's Velvet Coffee carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your average mocha. Velvet Coffee is a spicy, woody, and earthy affair that some will find moodily captivating, while others will be left scratching their heads, wondering where the actual coffee is. A true 'try before you buy' given its divisive nature.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Edgy
Velvet Coffee 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
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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, complex accords make it suitable for dates or thoughtful casual wear, though its unique, earthy character might be too unusual for some formal settings. Being a quieter scent, it could work in an office if applied lightly, but it's not a go-to for high-energy activities.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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 Coffee opens with a pungent blast of cardamom and dark, almost bitter cacao. The heart reveals an unusual blend of powdery orris and a surprisingly subtle, woody coffee, underpinned by a strange carrot note that adds an earthy depth. It dries down to a rich, complex base of vetiver, patchouli, and warm vanilla, with hints of dry leather and smooth sandalwood settling into a lingering, woody ambiance.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 5 October


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