40 community ratings

Diamond of Velvet

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
40 ratings

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Régalien Diamond of Velvet is a unisex scent where saffron, birch tar and leather meet a sweet, fruity floral heart.

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How does it perform?

From 45 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery
Earthy
Leathery

What does Diamond of Velvet smell like?

The top is violet leaf, orange, saffron and peach, with a fruity sweetness up front. In the heart, heliotrope, osmanthus and iris add a powdery floral softness, while spikenard and ginger bring an earthy, spicy edge. The base darkens with birch tar, leather and patchouli, and tonka bean and styrax close it on a sweet, oriental warmth.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure; the largest share calls it masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Zara LTH/03 Know the Leather and David Jourquin Cuir de R'Eve have a close profile.