114 community ratings

Velvet Orchid

UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
114 ratings

Birkholz Velvet Orchid is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness.

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How does it perform?

From 102 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Velvet Orchid smell like?

Citrus notes and jasmine give the opening a light freshness. In the heart, orchid, iris and jasmine carry the floral weight, with iris bringing out the powdery side. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and ambergris settles the scent onto a woody, creamy ground.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear rather than evenings or nights out. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Jacques Fath Irissime and Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana have a close profile.