Pure Velvet / Black Velvet
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Beate Johnen Pure Velvet / Black Velvet is a sweet, powdery floral for women, opening with mandarin orange, cardamom and lily; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.
How does it perform?
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80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
AnimalWhat does Pure Velvet / Black Velvet smell like?
The top pairs mandarin orange, bitter orange, cardamom and lily, so citrus and spice give a fresh start with a soft floral edge. In the heart, heliotrope, vanilla orchid, frangipani and Indonesian patchouli turn it sweeter, creamy and gourmand. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk leaves a woody, powdery warmth. The overall feel is oriental and spicy, deepened by an animal touch. Replay Stone for Her and Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli I Love Her have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mandarin orange
- Bitter orange
- Cardamom
First hours
- Heliotrope
- Vanilla orchid
- Frangipani
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
- Sandalwood
- Tonka bean
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Last updated: October 26, 2026