Material
AmouageParfum Extrait2021
Side by side
Material vs. Velvet Amber Sun
Is Material better than Velvet Amber Sun?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
LabdanumVanillaFrankincensePatchouliOud
ambervanillabalsamicwarm spicywoodysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Material and Velvet Amber Sun?
| Material | Velvet Amber Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Cécile Zarokian | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Material and Velvet Amber Sun smell?
Material
Amber
Vanilla
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Sweet
Velvet Amber Sun
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Material and Velvet Amber Sun share?
Top
Elemi ResinPatchouli
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
Heart
BenzoinVanilla
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
Base
LabdanumFrankincenseGuaiac WoodTonka BeanOsmanthusOud
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
LabdanumElemi ResinFrankincense
FrankincenseLabdanum
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodOud
SandalwoodOud
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Osmanthus
Ylang-Ylang
Where they fit
When and where do Material and Velvet Amber Sun work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Material or Velvet Amber Sun?
| Material | Velvet Amber Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Material and Velvet Amber Sun?
This is the fragrance for people who want to smell expensive without announcing it. The opening is confrontational in the best way, dense elemi, patchouli that lingers like wet earth, a green-earth.Material
The frankincense and oud in the base give Velvet Amber Sun real staying power. It's bold enough to turn heads, but the vanilla and amber keep it from being aggressive. Smell it before you commit.Velvet Amber Sun
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