32 community ratings

Velvet Incense

UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
32 ratings

Experimental Perfume Club Velvet Incense is a unisex scent built around frankincense, myrrh and labdanum, softened by patchouli and vanilla.

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How does it perform?

From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

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

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% 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

Patchouli Juniper berry Labdanum Frankincense Orris absolute Vanilla Ambroxan Bergamot Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Velvet Incense smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to evening and night-out wear, with leisure and daily use next, and business wear also among the picks.

Taken as a whole, it reads fresh and citrusy at the edges, with bergamot and juniper berry giving it a bright touch. Beneath that sit the smoky resin of frankincense and myrrh, along with woody labdanum and patchouli. Orris absolute adds a powdery note, while vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness. Ambroxan keeps everything smooth. Amouage Decision and Rayhaan Vantage have a close profile.