Royal Apothic Velvet Dahlia
How it smells
Main smell: citrus and woody. It opens with lemon and mandarin orange, moves to rose and jasmine and dries down to sandalwood and cedar.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Velvet Dahlia 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
A closer look at Royal Apothic Velvet Dahlia
Velvet Dahlia comes from Royal Apothic.
How long Velvet Dahlia stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Davidoff Cool Water. Base notes like sandalwood and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Chanel Allure and Cacharel Eden spread further.
Best season for Velvet Dahlia
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Royal Apothic perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Hothouse Peonie, Dogwood Blossom unisex and Noble Carnation.
If you like Velvet Dahlia, try these
Similar picks to try: Chanel Allure (9 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (9 shared notes), Davidoff Cool Water (8 shared notes) and Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Who would like Velvet Dahlia?
People who enjoy citrus and woody smells.
Can men wear Velvet Dahlia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.