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    Side by side

    A Mort Scorpio 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: A Mort Scorpio vs. Velvet Orchid
    A Mort ScorpioVelvet Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232014
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerAmelie BourgeoisAntoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    A Mort Scorpio

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Honey
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Animalic
    Cacao

    Velvet Orchid

    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Honey
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CuminMandarin Orange
    HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
    Heart
    JasmineOud
    Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
    Base
    CocoaHoneyVanilla
    Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: A Mort Scorpio vs. Velvet Orchid
    A Mort ScorpioVelvet Orchid
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The honey and vanilla aren't decoration. They're what keeps the cumin and oud from overwhelming you. Animalic, but civilized. Not for everyone, for the right person.A Mort Scorpio
    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