Miller Harris 2020 EDP

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Velvet Cherry

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Miller Harris Velvet Cherry is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Velvet Cherry opens with Saffron, Honey, Almond, and Ambergris, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Violet, Heliotrope, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Miller Harris's Velvet Cherry carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, mate. You'll either get smacked with medicinal cherry or discover a gorgeous, deep cherry scent. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance, so don't blind buy unless you like a bit of a gamble.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Powdery
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Velvet Cherry 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This isn't one for the office, mate; it's too strong and distinctive. It shines on a date or for an evening event, where its luxurious and bold character can truly make an impression. The heavy, dark accords don't scream 'casual' or 'sport', making it best suited for specific, more intimate or formal settings.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Miller Harris says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Velvet Cherry kicks off with a complex, almost boozy cherry note, backed by saffron and a hint of a sweet, almondy warmth. As it develops, a sensual leather emerges, weaving through a plush, powdery violet and cashmeran. The dry-down is earthy and woody, with vetiver and patchouli grounding the lingering cherry and a touch of musky allure. Expect a deep, dark cherry with an almost 'cough syrup' edge, mellowing to something rich and velvety.

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