Velvet (Monroe)
DedCoolEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Velvet (Monroe) vs. Smoky Poppy
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Velvet (Monroe) | Smoky Poppy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2018 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Carina Chaz | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Velvet (Monroe)
Anis
Musky
Soft Spicy
Smoky
Floral
Woody
Camphor
Sweet
Smoky Poppy
Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SmokeCamphorMimosa
Spicy NotesTurkish poppy
Heart
AniseCedar
Floral Notes
Base
AmbretteJuniper
Woody NotesSmoke
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Velvet (Monroe) | Smoky Poppy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The smoke-and-mimosa pairing is the gamble. Sweet yellow floral beside something charred. That tension, that's the whole point. If it works on you, it's the kind of scent that becomes a signature.Velvet (Monroe)
Some fragrances announce themselves. Smoky Poppy earns its place through restraint, spice that doesn't overwhelm, smoke that doesn't suffocate, and a poppy note that's actually worth naming.Smoky Poppy