Marc Jacobs 2010 EDP

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Lola Velvet

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Marc Jacobs Lola Velvet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Lola Velvet opens with Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, and Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Marc Jacobs's Lola Velvet carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, this is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some find it a sophisticated floral, others an 'old lady' pepper bomb. Try before you buy, but don't knock it until you've let it dry down.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Lola 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile for various settings, though the initial pepper might be too strong for close office environments. The sophisticated floral heart lends itself well to dates and evenings, while the playful fruitiness allows for casual wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Lola Velvet opens with a bold, almost startling, blast of pink pepper, which quickly softens into a flirtatious and sweet floral heart of peony and rose. Hints of juicy pear add a playful fruitiness, reminiscent of nostalgic candy. The base settles into a musky warmth with underlying tonka bean, giving it a comforting depth that lingers long after the initial spice has faded.

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