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    Oriental Velours vs. Broken Theories

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    Broken Theories rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oriental Velours vs. Broken Theories
    Oriental VeloursBroken Theories
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFlorence FouilletJohn Pegg
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oriental Velours

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Amber
    Green
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Broken Theories

    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Amber
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Sweet
    Oud

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    OrangeSpicy Notes
    Heart
    Jasmine
    IncenseOud
    Base
    MyrrhVetiverSpruceGreen Bourbon Vanilla
    SandalwoodVanillaTobacco

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oriental Velours vs. Broken Theories
    Oriental VeloursBroken Theories
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oriental fragrances often play it safe. Oriental Velours doesn't. The myrrh-vetiver pairing is the kind of bold structural choice that polarizes, some wearers find it medicinal at first.Oriental Velours
    This one doesn't wait for permission. It's bold, dark, and unapologetically smoky, exactly what you'd expect from a Kerosene release. Eight to ten hours of longevity means you're wearing this through.Broken Theories