What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and orange. The heart brings dried plum and neroli. On the skin it settles into cotton candy and cedar. Overall it smells sweet and woody.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Velvet notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Franck Boclet Velvet EDP in detail
Franck Boclet is the house behind Velvet EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by woody and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and woody smells and notes like dried plum and cotton candy. Less obvious notes include peach and sandalwood.
More from Franck Boclet
This house has 28 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Tobacco, Cocaine and Vanille.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Revlon Charlie Gold has more depth.
Will people notice Velvet?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Penhaligon's Empressa.
What Velvet costs
In Europe it costs about €168, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Penhaligon's Empressa and Revlon Charlie Gold.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Penhaligon's Empressa is a better fit.
Perfumes that smell like Velvet
These perfumes have a close smell: Jil Sander #4 (5 shared notes), Penhaligon's Empressa (5 shared notes), Revlon Charlie Gold (7 shared notes) and Nishane Vain & Naive (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander #4 starts from €75.
More questions
Is Velvet unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
How long does Velvet last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.