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Novellista

Velvet Dusk

Perfumer: Emilie Bouge

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.2/ 10
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Novellista Velvet Dusk is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, from casual hours to the office.

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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.

Longevity
6.3 /10

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

Sillage
6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
5.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 39% of votes are positive.

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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Tangerine
    • Violet leaf
  2. First hours

    • Vetiver
    • Tobacco
    • Nutmeg
  3. Towards evening

    • Cedarwood
    • Musk
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Spring
  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Summer
  • 11%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    29%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Office
    21%
  • Evening
    13%
  • Nighttime
    8%
  • Sport
    4%

Least picked for nights out.

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