107 community ratings

Into the Gourmand - Number 1: Velvet Shadow

2023WomenModern

7.8/ 10

Community score
107 ratings

Zara Into the Gourmand - Number 1: Velvet Shadow is a gourmand floral for women that pairs jasmine and mandarin orange with the sweetness of marshmallow; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 94 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

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

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.9 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Mandarin orange Marshmallow Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Powdery
Creamy

What does Into the Gourmand - Number 1: Velvet Shadow smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus lift, while jasmine lays down a floral base. Marshmallow sweetens it and adds a powdery, creamy softness, and a fruity touch keeps the gourmand side light. Nino Amaddeo La Vie Rêvée and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.