Fragrances inspired by Very Sexy Orchid Eau de Parfum
The original
Very Sexy Orchid
Victoria's Secret
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Very Sexy Orchid
- Very Velvet Rouge
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share fruity, floral, and sweet elements, Very Velvet Rouge leans into a youthful, crowd-pleasing sweetness.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Orchid, Citrus, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and iris, drops amber and apple
Choose Very Velvet Rouge when
You prefer a lighter, sweeter, and more playful fragrance.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Blackcurrant, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds bergamot and dark chocolate, drops citrus and iris
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Iris
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and cedar, drops blackcurrant and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Iris, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds citrus and orchid, drops rose and woody notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds jasmine and mandarin, drops blackcurrant and citrus
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Sandalwood, Orchid
The main difference
Adds citrus and iris, drops bergamot and incense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Blackcurrant, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops citrus and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Citrus, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and jasmine, drops blackcurrant and orchid
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 Victoria's Secret. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.