Velvet

Avon Brings Romance BACK!!!! I agree with the review that mentions - Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet -- Franco Zeffirelli's film version. "If you've ever watched Franco Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet", you'll probably remember the party scene where the main characters first meet. Romeo steps behind heavy curtains with Juliet against the backdrop of a table overflowing with harvest fruits and wine. You can almost feel that there's a slight hint of heat and smoky spice in the air from the candles and lamps burning but nothing that accumulates, nothing that's not easily blown out with a gust of cool, Mediterranean night air from hall loft windows. " - A Rose 123's Fragrantica.com review --------- Fig and oude -- with a slight close to the skin barbie doll plastic undercurrent. What is this note? I smell this when I first spray Velvet, then it evaporates and becomes much less noticeable. Velvet has fragrance notes that are mysterious, sexy, and really draw you in...this wears almost like a musk. It has a covert flirtatious quality to it where this reads "sensuous". Velvet is in the same family of scents such as Narcisso Rodriques for Her... a musky, alluring quality which reads more introvert - than extravert. Wow! This is one of those that I catch myself constantly smelling my wrists -- almost as if by compulsion. ! The notes are complex -- elegant, sophisticated. Better yet, this is smart - because this is a great fragrance at a great price... for those women that realize that shopping smart is super Amazing! This smells like a very sophisticated Rose Oude - which is FABULOUS! ------------ I fell in love with Avon's Rare Pearls, Rare Gold, and Rare Amethyst - over 8 years ago. Have been seeking another Avon fragrance that I love as much as these three. Before trying Velvet - I found "Today" which I love for the spring and summer. But this Velvet line is definitely something that I would recommend for the fall and winter -- possibly spring and summer evenings! Wearing Velvet for the first time - this week, and I LOVE it! It wears much better with the shower gel and body lotion. All are GREAT Products! Love this! This is truly AWESOME! ------------ This Avon fragrance is just now launching. Their samples are already maxed out. You are put on a list to receive them as soon as they come available. Definitely worth diving into with a blind buy. At $30.00 for the fragrance, lotion, and bath gel - this is a tremendous value! The bath gel is heavenly - fills your bathroom area with a wonderful fragrance that lasts a few hours. The lotion glides like silk across your skin, absorbs fully - and leaves a wonderful hint of fragrance in its wake! Love both - and both extend wear and potency with layering! ---------- Some have compared this fig in Avon's Velvet with the classic fragrance by Dior - Poison. I truly LOVE Poison, have for years. This starts strong with the initial spray - but within about 30 minutes it wears much closer to the skin than Poison. I feel that it would be much less offensive to those that are polarized by the notes in the original Poison. Velvet is office friendly - particularly after the first 30 minutes. Velvet is a great date and romance fragrance - but could easily be worn to the office, with much less offense than heavier perfumes. Avon - Thank YOU! You crafted this with so much care! I LOVE it! -------------- If you like Avon's Velvet line - then I also recommend that you try Victoria Secret's "Very Sexy" perfume. Velvet is very similar to Very Sexy - and definitely "in the same fragrance family". They both wear in much the same way. Velvet has more of a rose oud (a deeper rose quality to it) that has an alluring "VERY SEXY" type essence that draws you in for a hug - and will make you linger longer. ---------- Avon's Velvet Body Lotion and Shower Gel are the BEST that I've ever tried... No joke. I would normally NOT make such a claim, but I've been into fragrances since the late 1970's... and I've had the pleasure to wear a lot of fragrances and have represented a number of high end fragrances while doing fragrance modeling for department stores. When I say that Avon's Velvet is THE BEST Body Lotion and Shower Gel -- I'm serious! You've got to try this for yourself! It is heavenly! Love it!

After much thought, this was one of my few purchases of 2018, and the last one for the year. It was a blind buy based on my love for so many Avon fragrances, the great reviews, and the purple bottle (couldn't resist!). I got the set with the shower gel and lotion. First on those, they smell exactly like the fragrance. Sometimes that's not the case, so this was great. They are both very luxurious and are great layered. The perfume bottle is classy, elegant, and modern. It's heavy and surprising quality for the amazing price. Definitely at least as good as Victoria Secret scents which retail for at least twice the price. Now the scent. I keep thinking every sweet patchouli scent is just a copy of the rest with little variation. But Avon turned a new corner on this one. They certainly have a scent that could easily have been a Mugler scent or an equally edgy, groundbreaking scent. The rose and patchouli are definitely the stars, but this scent has something else. To my nose, it's a borderline gourmand. There's a strong, rich chocolate in it that is cozy and sexy and tastes like love. . . Or something like that. The patchouli combined with the raspberry is like raspberries smothered in gorgeous chocolate. The blend is flawless. I adore this scent and am thinking of buying it again for hubs' sister. Not associated with Avon.

Decadent fig and pomegranate preserves and rose jelly smeared on a bouquet of soft, almond-y, waxy heliotrope blooms. Velvet is definitely sweet, but oh so smooth and precisely balanced against the slight powdery dryness of the heliotrope. The rose has distinct rose-geranium touches. Geranium has a kind of candy-sweetness to it. I am really missing the saffron and actually smell no patchouli, despite the voted notes. That is no problem, because Velvet is already great on its own, and would probably be amazing layered with an oud-rose-saffron middle eastern cheapie for added texture. I think the plastic doll may come from the heliotrope-rose combo, though it's not plastic-y to me. Stunningly beautiful. Avon does occasionally put out amazing scents. Avon Far Away Exotic is the only other Avon that has really wowed me. Velvet is also fairly strong in the sillage department and has decent longevity. For the price, Velvet goes above and beyond expectations.

I have a love for saffron. I don't actually smell it. I don't actually smell the other notes. But together...this is now my favorite Avon. For the price and how much I love this, it's a must have. I haven't received my full bottle yet and I'm thinking it's back up worthy! I agree with it being a Fall and Winter scent. But then I think even a citrus smells better in cooler crisp air. As far as being an evening scent, probably is best for that. But myself, I see a girl similar to the model they've chosen, who is pretty enough to slip into an evening gown and be completely together, but instead, chooses that pretty pink velvet jacket with terribly shredded jeans and the cutest boots! The name of this scent, the model, that CUTE pink jacket, and smell, along WITH that evening gown, ALL portray this scent wonderfully. The holy old jeans are my own imagination! It's a 70's thang! :-)

I kept seeing this pop up on the best of 2018 lists, so I decided to go ahead and blind buy a bottle. I don't hate Avon scents, but I generally find them to be nothing special, so I didn't have high expectations. I am happy to report that I was totally wrong! Velvet is a stunner. It smells expensive and luxurious... you'd never guess it was from Avon. It opens with a blast of a fully opened rose, with fig and pomegranate playing important supporting roles to round out the scent. The rose develops beautifully as the patch shows up on the dry down. I don't get musk or saffron at all, but this rose/patch blend is gorgeous and long-lasting. Sillage is great, too - spray with caution! This would be a perfect holiday scent - it will be in heavy rotation for me throughout December. But I am enjoying it now in the fall, too!

This is a warm, rich, sweet fragrance. At first, there is a dryness to it that comes from the fig. Figs smell a bit dusty to my nose. With my chemistry, Avon Velvet shares some DNA with Tom Ford Plum Japonais... it’s the saffron. Even with the similarities with PJ, this fragrance smells unique to my nose. The sweet, rich, creaminess of the Bulgarian Rose is gorgeous. I don’t detect much patchouli. It dries down to a soft musk, then it fades quickly. Velvet could easily be mistaken for a Tom Ford, or Bond no. 9 fragrance, imho. I really enjoy it. I’m not crazy about the bottle but the cap is cool. I like the gold graphics but the choice of font could have been better. Maybe a nice script. I use the shower gel and lotion for a little more oomph, and you can’t beat the price!

This took some time to grow on me. The first time I wore it, I just thought it smelled like cheap, dated Avon perfume. It reminded me of a mature women wearing dated perfume......possibly smelled a bit like a funeral home. I've given this another chance and I haven't changed my opinion at all except that I seem to have fallen in love with rose lately. I still think this smells cheap and dated, but for some reason I just can't get enough of it. I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to wear this out but I will enjoy it around the house and maybe one day I'll be brave enough to wear to the store because this is strong. It's not what I usually gravitate to so I feel a bit out of my element.

a soft fruity leather skin scent that hugs you like a glove; this is not a typical rose, patchouli saffron mix due to the missing woods; this is beautiful and interesting; this isn't "fruity" in the typical sense of the word like the modern fruity floral frags. The rose, saffron, raspberry and patch combine to register as a musky leather on my skin with some floral/fruit component. This is a lean-in fragrance where you have to get close. No projection.

When I think of this scent, the notes of coffee, wine, plum and patchouli come to mind. I want to wear this in fall at night and the weather is more on the warm side. Kind of like when you're craving an espresso drink when relaxing at home in the evening. The same type of feel. I have a travel size which is more than enough happy to have it!

I smell saffron, rose, and fig. A slight bit of pomegranate, no other notes. IMO, It smells expensive. Do NOT over-spray; 2 sprays maximum and it lasted me all day. 9/10 only because you have to be in a mood perticulary for this specific perfume, I cannot reach for it any time. P.S. the shower gel is divine!!

My Signature Bulgarian Rose, Sent. With Fig, Raspberry & Pomegranate, With a Base Of Patchouli & Musk, It Has a Lot Going On, It's a Sophisticated High End, Date Night Sent Not For The Office, Head Turner. Hard To Find But Can Be Found For About @20-30 Dollars, It Smells Expensive

One of my favorite rose perfumes!! The Bulgarian rose in this is perfection! Longevity and sillage are both moderate on me. Once I'm out l'll be sad since I don't think this is made anymore.

This is a beautiful, deep, sexy, warm, adult rose. Just gorgeous. Can’t get enough of it and will be buying a backup.

I really like this one, Avon did a great job with Velvet. This fragrance is perfect for fall.

This bottle is so beautifully done. This Fragrance is quite the projection beast! It can DEFINITELY fill a room with just a few sprays! I get loads of rose, powder, and heliotrope. I can honestly imagine, if velvet had a smell, it would smell exactly as this! As it dries down over hours, it gets sweeter and more fruity. You start to get the raspberry and musk. This is definitely a mature scent, but NOT vintage. Lasting power is 5 to 8 hours easy! It leaves a pretty big scent trail too. Do not wear this in closed spaces,or warm weather. It's just too heavy and thick. This scent is just so different and unique. I honestly don't own anything like it. An EDIT I sprayed this on my hand four hours ago. I did dishes, and washed my hands multiple times, and I can still smell this. Lasting power is crazy good.

This starts out gorgeous, and very true to its name. It smells like a wedding reception event venue with big burgundy velvet curtains and huge chandeliers. It smells of hot, red, figgy dessert sauces spiced with saffron, and centerpieces crafted from Bulgarian roses. Perhaps there's a waft of cigar smoke from the lounge area. After a half hour it loses its complexity--the drydown smells of spicy-woodsy body products marketed to men (I still really like it). Sometimes there's a wee bit of rose if I sniff multiple times. I had hoped it would retain that comforting, edible, woodsy, rosy effect it had in the beginning. Maybe I'll test it again to see if it works better in different weather because it was truly amazing in the beginning stage.

I’m still testing this fragrance, but as of right now it’s a strong like for me. It opens slightly dry and green, and I can smell the fig. Then a sweet berry note comes out which remains for a couple of hours. It’s warm and comforting and kind of reminds me of Lalique Amethyst, but that one is a bit too sharp for indoor wear. I’m extremely sensitive to fragrances and Velvet does not cause a negative reaction (I wear it on my wrists or lower body only). Not girly but not exactly sexy either, just a warm womanly hug. This is an easy reach for those that typically like the notes.

I just received this in the mail blindly. To my nose it smells like a spicy and deep dark rose. It is a familiar scent, and when I can think of what it reminds me of specifically, I will edit this post to include the name. For an avon fragrance, it really is special. Of course, you have to respray a lot to keep it going, but it is so inexpensive that it is no big deal. I am glad I bought it and would buy again. Just for reference, the perfumes that I love are Stella Rose Absolute Intense, Stelle original (pre 2003), Chloe Chloe, and Mancera Wild Rose.

Definitely one of Avon’s best. A creamy, rich, sweet winter scent. No sharp edges, Velvet is an appropriate name for this. I like it a lot, but don’t love it, because there is a slight “plastic doll” undercurrent. Longevity and sillage is moderate. I wear this to work and haven’t had anyone mention anything about it good or bad and they are a vocal group. I don’t think they can smell to be honest, and that’s with the body lotion and 3 sprays. So for me this is more of a decadent skin scent. If you like sweet creamy scents, this is a safe blind buy.

I have many Avon fragrances that I really like and love - but this isn't one of them. It's okay, just not for me. I'm not a lover of rose and patchouli and both are strong in this. I also get some of the fig and pomegranate in the opening. On me, there's no powdery sweet heliotrope or raspberry. I get moderate sillage and longevity with it and it is usually on sale on their website. I wouldn't rebuy.