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    The Nuptial Bouquet vs. Velvet Orchid

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Velvet Orchid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Nuptial Bouquet vs. Velvet Orchid
    The Nuptial BouquetVelvet Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20132014
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier
    Best seasonSpringWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Nuptial Bouquet

    White Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Violet
    Aromatic
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky

    Velvet Orchid

    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Honey
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lily of the Valley
    HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
    Heart
    MyrtleFreesia
    Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
    Base
    SandalwoodWhite Musk
    Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Nuptial Bouquet vs. Velvet Orchid
    The Nuptial BouquetVelvet Orchid
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some florals shout. This one doesn't need to. The Nuptial Bouquet is the fragrance equivalent of old-fashioned correspondence, traditional in the best sense.The Nuptial Bouquet
    Velvet Orchid walks the line between opulent and approachable. It is Black Orchid's softer sibling, designed for those who want the Tom Ford world without the full darkness.Velvet Orchid