Velvet +

what. the. heck. this is to incense what teint le neige is to powder........... thank you so much for creating this gem!! 💖⛓️ it is perfect. i l̶o̶v̶e̶ like this very much and if anyone is looking for a straightforward incense perfume which will have you smelling like a candle for several hours, this is it. i need the personal, bold and expressive for certain. smokey incense through and through. instant love. it's also great for layering but you don't get a little slice of incense, you're brushing the other fragrance under a rug and you'll be the only one who possesses knowledge of the other contender because the rug is incense and smokey enough to blacken your nostrils. this i like. i took a peek at the others, moss+, gold+ and paper- to be specific.. and they also stand out among the rows of perfumes lined up at sephora, with moss+ smelling like what would be a gourmet tea, carefully blended with a citrusy cleaning product and gold+ smelling like love don't be shy's timid and less experienced 3rd cousin (it's not really similar and actually its own wonderful creation but it is somewhat of a gourmand and every gourmand fragrance gets compared to ldbs these days). paper- really was minus on paper and i kept sniffing the blotting card only to be let down each time, but i know it has those pesky musky notes that you have to let develop on your skin so it can decide whether or not it likes you. there's a perfume that has black tea listed in the notes, i didn't try it but i'm sure it smells like a bohemian episode or whateva... real hippie vibe you get me... you guys need to check out these commodity fragrances before the prices spike up to $1000 a bottle.

Of all of the "Bold" fragrances that are part of Commodity's "Scent Space" concept, Velvet + does the best job of preserving the spirit of the original "Expressive" fragrance. (Many of the other "Bold" versions, while being well-composed, great fragrances, stray too far and end up smelling like they are only distant relatives of the "Expressives" they are based on.) Velvet's signature notes of smoky rose, almond, and amber remain as prominent characters, bolstered and given gravitas by the addition of earthy patchouli and weighty labdanum. Velvet + is heavier, darker, smokier, and sexier than its predecessor, and to my nose, it's also a bit sweeter. Personally, I enjoy it more than the original. The original is amazing, but Velvet + takes the mysterious, spell-binding elements I like about Velvet and supercharges them. If Velvet is a "witchy" fragrance, then Velvet + is an entire coven.

My first impressions of Velvet+: She’s sexy and mature. I almost get TF Black Orchid vibes out of this one, mainly because it has a “grown up goth” feel to it. It isn’t a punch in the face for being bold, which I prefer, but it still has arm’s length sillage to it. Velvet+ is resinous, a little powdery like a tea accord would be (maybe it’s the almond), and sweetly smoky. If we’re comparing it to a church, it’s a church hidden in the deepest forest visited by only the most devout witches. Incense burning on an altar, dried rose petals tucked between the pages of a grimoire. This isn’t your grandma’s Baptist church we’re talking about here. When I smell it I think of the colors black and purple if that makes sense. Night time. Soft lace and combat boots. I’m so comforted by this scent and will wear it all winter long.

This + set is great and I did enjoy them all however I will say with the exception of Moss and Book, they all smell quite similar. I think if you enjoy this DNA of fragrance you'd be pretty safe with Gold, Milk, Paper and Velvet tbh. Initial spritz; smells amazing, so yummy and rich. getting vague BR540 vibes again (the rich amber-y blend I think). this one is the slightly more floral of the bunch without being overpowering and ruining the smooth/creamy nature. Dry down; lovely, amber-y vanilla, hints of rose, labdanum and musk. On the first wear I did detect something around 4-5 hours that soured it slightly, vaguely metallic and not great but it disappeared quite quickly and I didn't get it on the second try so who knows? maybe my least favourite compared to the others in the set but still nice!

Lorddddt do not be fooled by the Rose note in this!! Normally I hate rose scents with a passion, but this is not your typical rose note. This fragrance is everything to me - smoky, deep, mysterious, a teensy bit sweet from the almond and rose. Velvety like its name. The patchouli in it definitely isn’t there enough to give it “dirty hippie” vibes, and there is a certain spicyness from the Labdanum that lingers in the background. This stuff lasts for hell and ever too - I sprayed it at like 5:30PM and I’m still smelling it at 10PM. Every time I wave my arm around I get a most delectable whiff. I sniffed it in Sephora and it was an instant buy for me!

I don't understand the negativity here. When applied to my skin, it reveals a smoky skin scent reminiscent of Hypnotizing Fire, albeit slightly more synthetic. Personally, I prefer it over By The Fireplace, as it is too intense for my liking. This fragrance doesn't cater to a specific demographic and serves as a solid, uncomplicated niche scent.

I don’t think anybody else would agree with me on this but my first impression of this is my dearly loved Black Cashmere by Donna Karan. Yes BC and V are not alike but I feel those of us who love the Original BC would like this as well.

Very reminiscent of the opening of By The Fireplace without the vanilla progression. Smells like smoky vetiver and a dark patchouli, and I could kind of smell the almonds peeking through. Didn't get much rose, but did get the musk.

Love the evolution of this fragrance on my skin. Mysterious oriental, interesting and with a longevity of more than 10hrs. It's a keeper. Velvet - is really good too. For some reason Velvet doesn't stay too long on my skin.

Smokey wood and syrupy roses make for an intoxicating and heady opening. Leans towards vanilla frosted pastries before settling into almond incense. Can’t stop smelling myself.

Smells like a spicy (hint of almond) candle just got blown out, wood wick smoke mixing with the scent.

If the David Lynch’s movie « twin peaks : fire walk with me » was a perfume it would be velvet +

I don’t get the rose, instead I get oud, sandal and saffron. Bold and rich captivating scent.

Velvet+ is my final Commodity scent to try from my discovery set, ending things on a good note. Like the others, it is quite synthetic, but is both more pleasant and complex than the likes of Book- or Paper-. The name is less on-the-nose than other Commodities, but it is apt - Velvet+ is a amber-rose scent, rich and smooth, dark and velvety. It isn't anything groundbreaking, but it is pleasant and nicely-composed. The amber-rose accord is evident from initial spray; dark, sweet and smooth, permeating this scent throughout. The rose is jammy up top. The amber is richly sweet, almost honeyed, melding beautifully with the rose. The almond note is an inspired addition - adding a hint of smooth nuttiness to the background. As it develops, it becomes slightly musky, with a nice earthy patchouli note coming to the fore, complementing the rose nicely. There is a leather nuance at the later stages as the labdanum joins, melding seamlessly with the sweet amber accord. It is fairly linear, with not much further development as it dries down, remaining a sweet, musky amber-rose scent until final fade. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting. It is an autumn/winter scent, a unisex example of rose, and is best worn in the evening. The amber accord is initially delicious, and is nicely-rendered overall, never harsh, but it becomes a little cloying, even headache-inducing after a time. However, it is a decent scent overall. I wonder how the other sillage versions compare. 3/5.

A dark, amber-heavy, resinous rose. Still deliciously sweet and candied for all that, as if the rose petals were rimed with crisp white sugar. I actually think I prefer this to the Velvet Expressive, simply because (to my nose at least) it’s significantly less smoky; there’s a hint in the background, but that’s where it stays. I also don’t think it’s any stronger, projection wise, so it’s not as overwhelming as I thought it might be. The Velvets I would say have the best longevity of Commodity’s entire line, all of them lasting a good 8-12 hours. The Bold is, of course, no exception. I didn’t think Velvet would be a scent I would fall for, not being the greatest lover of rose, but here I am considering adding a bottle to my collection all the same! Definitely worth a try if you’re on the fence.

This is very similar to the other versions of Velvet. A spicy, slightly smoky rose reminiscent of church incense. It’s a deep, dark, and rich scent that feels appropriate for cooler weather and evenings. Of the 3 versions of Velvet this one leans a little more masculine with the leatheriness from the saffron. It’s definitely stronger than the personal and expressive versions, which is the point. All 3 are similar enough that I don’t think you need more than one unless you truly need a quieter and louder version. I’d choose this version to get the most bang for my buck.

The first thing that appears to me is: rose! Yes, a lot of roses!! And also something smoky. It smells like rose incense! It does remind me of a church. This perfume takes me exactly to a place of adoration. And it is peaceful and holy there. I really love it. Unfortunately for me, the roses disappear too fast and projection is not tremendous, it’s almost a skin scent in my skin. But it’s gorgeous. I also like the other Velvets, to be honest I even prefer the personal one, which ia lighter and perfect for a cozy night.

Velvet range from Commodity is definately smoky. Even though it says that the bold version was amplified with saffron and sweet vanila notes (info from the website), I don't get them that much. They are more prominent in the Expressive version of this scent which I gravitate towards the most. The bold version has patchouli in its base what makes this fragrance muted on sweetness. Patchouli adds a pinch if greenness (but just a pinch) to it. Breakdown of notes is different on the brand's website.

I love velvet expressive, so I was excited to smell Bold. It smells surprisingly different in a few ways! The patchouli is very strong as well as a smokiness to it. It still has a sweetness and woodiness that reminds me of a jazz club at night with a sweet drink, yet it leans more masculine with the strong added notes and definitely becomes more Bold. Definitely still an amazing scent but expressive is still my go to!

There is something about the mix of rose, amber and labdanum that creates a lush, inky note for me. I've never smelled Squid by Zoologist but people always remark about the ink note, and in my imagination there's a sweet liquidy ballpoint ink note in here that I honestly love. It's very unique and somehow sensual and mysterious. In my mind this fragrance is indigo-violet colored.