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    Opera vs. Velvet Orchid

    Opera by Fragluxe bottle

    Opera

    Fragluxe
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Opera peaks in fall, while Velvet Orchid belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Opera vs. Velvet Orchid
    OperaVelvet Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192014
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerNuria CruellesAntoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Opera

    Woody
    Yellow Floral
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Amber
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Velvet Orchid

    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Honey
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    FruitsRose
    HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangNutmegLeatherAmber
    Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
    Base
    Vanilla
    Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Opera vs. Velvet Orchid
    OperaVelvet Orchid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For those who don't need the room to know they entered. Moderate sillage, intimate wear, a skin scent that becomes yours alone. Powdery vanilla, Turkish rose warmth, leather and amber depth.Opera
    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