Novellista 2020 EDP

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Velvet Dusk

by Émilie Bouge

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Novellista Velvet Dusk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Émilie Bouge. Velvet Dusk opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Nutmeg, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Novellista's Velvet Dusk carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A fresh, clean woody-tobacco scent that's a crowd-pleaser for men. It's safe, pleasant, and an easy reach if you don't mind the abysmal performance. Just be prepared to reapply constantly, or decant it for on-the-go top-ups.
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  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Masculine
  • Soft
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Velvet Dusk 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive, and short-lived nature makes it perfect for office, casual, and even gym wear, as it won't overwhelm. However, its poor longevity means it's less suitable for longer events like dates or formal occasions where you'd want a lasting impression.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CITRAL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, PINENE, ROSE KETONES, ALPHA-TERPINENE, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, VANILLIN, BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL, TRIS (TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, ALCOHOL, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 14700, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 16035.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Velvet Dusk opens with an unapologetically masculine violet leaf and sharp bergamot, softened by a touch of mandarin a fleeting ozonic feel. As it settles, a clean, slightly sweet tobacco note emerges, grounded by earthy vetiver and a hint of nutmeg spice. The dry down is a warm, musky cedar with a subtle amber sweetness, creating a comforting yet sophisticated trail, though it vanishes too quickly.

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