78 community ratings

Velours (2021) / Rouge Velours

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10

Community score
78 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Velours / Rouge Velours is a powdery unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet character with spicy, woody and earthy shades.

Compare

Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /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

Low risk

83% 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
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Earthy

What does Velours (2021) / Rouge Velours smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans toward evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic.

It opens with pink pepper and white tea, then moves into jasmine, iris and damask rose in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and musk anchor it in an earthy, woody base. The florals settle into a soft powderiness, and the sweetness stays present but is kept in check by the spice. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.