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

After working my way through the discovery kit, the Velvet fragrances are my favourite. Smoky, slightly sweet rose with a touch of spice. The personal concentration has a lovely amber warmth along with a candied almond note and a more subtle smoky element than in the regular or plus versions of Velvet. If you found those too smoky, I would suggest trying this version as this feels more incense-y rather than campfire (the plus version is VERY smoky). The rose note feels modern and well-blended, definitely something to try even if you've found rose fragrances to feel a bit dated in the past. Personally, I adore rose and smoke, so this is a total winner for me. Is it FB worthy? Hmmm. I love the scent, but I do like the smokiness of the regular and plus versions and I find their staying power much better, especially for Commodity prices. So I would say no, but I may pick up one of the other ones in the future.

Compared to the expressive version, I find this is less sweet and more woody, which is weird. You'd think it would be girlier. On my skin, at least. Bruh idk much about smell anatomy but I would describe the personal as like pretty olfactory where it just shoots straight to the top of ur nasal cavity, whereas the expressive lingers a little in there LOLL thats the best i can describe it. Ig its supposed to be like that. You'd think since this is the personal version, it wouldn't be as powerful, but I smell this on my skin for at least 8 hours. It must be since the sillage is intimate, so it doesnt spread and dissipate as quickly. I prefer the expressive, as it resonates with me more, but take that for what it's worth.

The Velvet line is the only fragrances with Rose I actually find myself really loving (avid Rose hater here) and Velvet (-) is no exception. There’s something so unique about this. It’s musky, cozy, fuzzy warmth. Soft ambers mingle with the tiniest touch of rose but it honestly doesn’t come off as rose to me. I get more of that deep labdanum and musk - the rose petals add that balance of lightness to it. Perfect every day scent for any season or occasion. I own a full bottle of Velvet (+) and the (-) version is in that same ballpark but remove the heavy dose of smoke. These fragrances are the equivalent of a warm hug.

This is a soft musky powdery rose. You still get some of the clove but it’s significantly lighter and less spicy than the expressive & bold versions. It also projects less, but then that’s kind of the whole point of the personal edition. I really enjoy this but in this particular lineup they’re all similar enough that if I’m going to purchase one I’d prefer the bold version to get more bang for the buck.

Lots of rose and almond in the initial spray, with just a hint of patchouli underlying. As it settles, it becomes an increasingly musky skin scent until it fades away entirely. It’s sweet and subtle for the duration, a hug in scent form. Probably my favourite of the Velvet trio, since it lacks the smokiness of both the Expressive and the Bold.

It’s a beautiful dried rose petal and vanilla heavy (like the original Velvet!) with deleted smoke and added musk to soften things up. The description reads this to be a molecular version of the original, and this would be a great layering scent. You could wear it any time of year.

Sultry, mysterious, luscious. Vintage. Aptly named! I immediately think nighttime and smoke when I smell this. Dark cherry brownie vibes too 😆. I'm more of a "sunny and bright" girl, so Velvet- might suit my alter ego... But I am intrigued by it and appreciate it very much! 🌉🍫🍒🚬

Powdery something. I love it that rose is not dominant and although it reminds me of number of other perfumes, I think that black amber gives it something very special. It is alluring and complex and I would say, very unisex. But still, not FB for me.

Rose petals, musk and resin, most commodity fragrances are pure unisex but the velvet ones lean more feminine. Dries down resinous and almost smoky on me with a gentle rose floral, feels sexy!

I smell cloves initially but it fades into kind of a musty sweet scent. Not my favorite Commodity scent, but I don't hate it. The Personal version is too faint.

A nice perfume very warm and cosy. Musc, rose and amber, this scent is more appropriate for cold days. The vibe is: a nice and warm scarf...

This smells very interesting and expensive! High quality dusty rose and labdanum dominate this scent. Powdery and smoky and elegant.

This is the smell of blowing out a candle! I truly like it. Cozy, dry, and Enticing!

Musky, light rose. Not as creamy as the expressive. It’s nice and subtle.

musky amber rose. after dry down it lacks the strong smokiness and cloves note of the expressive version. it's barely there like all the Personal scents, but for a fragrance like This (kind of opulent, luxurious, exotic) being shy doesn't make a ton of sense. would recommend this if you just love the velvet line and need something lighter, or if you want a softer, rose By The Fireplace to wear every day. it's soft like a gauze scarf, while the expressive is more 'velvet'. it's mostly gone after 2 hours though a whisper of iso e super or ambroxan (still don't know what each smells like) remains. the whole velvet line opens with some note that I dislike (not sure what) which disappears in the dry down, so if you spray it & hate it, give it about 5-10 minutes