Southern Bloom
Goldfield & Banks AustraliaEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Southern Bloom vs. Velvet Orchid
Is Southern Bloom better than Velvet Orchid?
Velvet Orchid rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodJasmine
woodyfloralpowderysweet
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 Southern Bloom and Velvet Orchid?
| Southern Bloom | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Francois Merle-Baudoin | Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Southern Bloom and Velvet Orchid smell?
Southern Bloom
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Sweet
Coconut
Iris
Yellow Floral
Aromatic
Velvet Orchid
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Honey
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Southern Bloom and Velvet Orchid share?
Top
BlackcurrantMandarin Orange
HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
Heart
Tasmanian boronia absoluteCoconutIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberJava Vetiver
Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Southern Bloom or Velvet Orchid?
| Southern Bloom | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Southern Bloom and Velvet Orchid?
Tasmanian boronia doesn't play safe. It costs around USD 10K per kilo, blooms only a few weeks in September, and smells like nothing else on earth, that violet-lilac sweetness with a green stem edge.Southern Bloom
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
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