22 community ratings

Velvet Curaçao

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.6/ 10

Community score
22 ratings

PK Perfumes Velvet Curaçao is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by curaçao, bergamot and red mandarin orange, with jasmine and orange blossom adding a floral side.

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How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.0 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 45% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Amber Jasmine Woods Petitgrain Neroli Red mandarin orange Ambrette Cassia Labdanum Musk Violet

Curaçao

Gardenia Ambergris Bergamot Orange Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Woody

What does Velvet Curaçao smell like?

Alongside the citrus, neroli, petitgrain and orange blossom pull it towards green and floral ground, while violet and gardenia add a soft floral texture. Oakmoss, labdanum, amber and musk build a sweet, resinous, woody chypre base, and the fruity, gourmand touches keep it from turning sharp.

Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as strong. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business and evening close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike.