Velvet -

Oh how I adore this fragrance. It’s perfect for fall, winter, night time and on chillier days. At first I honestly wasn’t the biggest fan of it, but I found myself coming back to it regularly. Now I am obsessed with it. It’s definitely unisex in my opinion, slightly on the feminine side because there’s a sweet end note. It smells like a cozy Victorian library with a fireplace and lots of flannels draped over the sofas. To me the first notes I smell are the patchouli and amber, followed by musk and rose while the laudanum makes a nice background for the whole thing. I’m gonna have to get another bottle for the fall!

This is a VERY subtle scent. When I first sprayed it I thought it was fine but didnt love it. BUT It did grow on me though, as it opened up and as I continue to wear it. The more I wear it, the more I enjoy it. It is a veryyy musky, subtle amber patchouli on me. (I don't like when amber or patchouli hijack the whole scent after an hour, so I appreciate this). I personally don't get any floral notes on my skin. This is in my current heavy wear rotation.

This fragrance surprised me. I tried the regular Velvet on paper and wasn't blown away, then I decided to try this one directly to skin. It opens very smoky on me but quickly turns softer - I can definitely pick up on the rose in this but it's in no way overpowering the other notes. It has a sort of airiness that's unexpected for a sweet and smoky perfume, but lends its self well in a skin scent. + The longevity is amazing for an intimate fragrance.

I'm so surprised there is no wood mentioned in notes, out of all the the three Velvets, this one is the woodiest in my opinion. It is very similar to By the fireplace, but without smokiness, and instead there is a light soapiness in the background. I enjoy this very much.

aaathis so good , like smokey woody undertones while remaining slightly powdery but the rose and almond come out rreally nicely to balance it out like... mmmm . tbh more feminine than i would normally gravitate towards but it dont matter i like it