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    Side by side

    Violet Oud vs. Velvet Orchid

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Velvet Orchid wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Violet Oud vs. Velvet Orchid
    Violet OudVelvet Orchid
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20182014
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Violet Oud

    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Fruity
    Almond
    Musky
    Floral

    Velvet Orchid

    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Honey
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PearPeachCitruses
    HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
    Heart
    HeliotropeSandalwood
    Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
    Base
    VanillaWoody NotesMusk
    Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Violet Oud vs. Velvet Orchid
    Violet OudVelvet Orchid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Violet Oud does exactly what its name suggests. It takes the expected oud and flips it into something gentler, fruitier, and surprisingly approachable.Violet Oud
    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