Velvet Dusk
Perfumer: Emilie Bouge
Votes lean masculine
69 ratings
From your scent profile
Novellista Velvet Dusk is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, from casual hours to the office.
Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.
How does it perform?
From 61 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
Only 39% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
What does Velvet Dusk smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen far less. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it works for business too. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.
It opens with bergamot and tangerine for a bright, fresh start, while violet leaf pulls it towards green. In the heart, vetiver, tobacco and nutmeg add a dry, spicy depth. Cedarwood, musk and amber then settle it into a woody, lightly sweet base.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Tangerine
- Violet leaf
First hours
- Vetiver
- Tobacco
- Nutmeg
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
- Musk
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 30%Autumn
- 24%Summer
- 11%Winter
- Daytime29%
- Casual25%
- Office21%
- Evening13%
- Nighttime8%
- Sport4%
Least picked for nights out.
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