26 community ratings

Oscar Velvet Noir

2016WomenClassic

7.9/ 10

Community score
26 ratings

Oscar de la Renta Oscar Velvet Noir is a sweet, spicy floral for women that opens on ginger, orange and jasmine and moves into osmanthus, rose and violet.

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How does it perform?

From 43 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Oscar Velvet Noir smell like?

The bright, spicy opening of ginger and orange softens with jasmine. In the heart, osmanthus, rose and violet bring the floral side forward, while the fruity and sweet accords fill it out. The base of musk, amber and oud adds an oriental, woody depth.

Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in second place, and evening and night-out wear lead, though leisure and daily use also get votes. Most voters read its character as feminine. Pineider Oud Assoluto and Hind Al Oud Kohl have a close profile.