Irresistible Nude Velvet

I have to say I'm really intrigued by this one. I tested it once and was underwhelmed... but somehow it lingered in the back of my mind and I started to crave it again. So I sprayed it on again (and then once more), paying more attention this time. What I noticed was that the opening (to me) smells woody and almond-y, with a cleanness that reminds me of baby wipes. Not bad but not my vibe. This bland opening is why I dismissed the scent in the first place, especially as my partner did not like it. But to my pleasant surprise, a few hours later I noticed I had the most pleasant powdery, silky, sweet rose scent! It smells exactly like rose milk tea tastes. And it evokes so many memories and imagery. Walking around the city drinking milk tea, powdering my face with my rose-scented translucent powder, folding rice paper rolls and wontons... It also distinctly smells like the colour baby pink. Which is ironic because they put this one in a nude coloured bottle, while they chose a pink bottle for Rose Velvet (which I'm not a fan of). In some ways this reminds me of "ballet core", not in that the smell actually reminds me of my years as a ballet dancer, but it reminds me of the kind of thing people who have never danced a day in their life associate with ballet. Basically clean pretty blonde girls in pink leotards and tights wearing crisp new ballet shoes, straight out of the pack. No sweat, no bruises, no scuffs on the shoes and not a hair out of place. Basically it's a fantasy - way too perfect to be true. I don't think this is a "grandma perfume" (which I find a very tired and overdone way of describing perfumes that people dislike), but I can imagine a grandma appreciating it, if you know what I mean. It's pleasant, soft, delicate and ladylike. The kind of scent you could wear around people who are prone to headaches from overbearing scents. Not to say this doesn't have good performance or lasting power, because it does, but rather that the scent itself is gentle in its combination of notes. In terms of the notes, I get absolutely all of them except for neroli. Overall, the impression I get from this scent is unapologetically feminine, clean (in a powdery way, not the usual "smells like cleaning chemicals" way), demure and approachable. I imagine that the kind of woman who wears this fragrance is kind, friendly, helpful and beloved by all.

oh man. when I tell you this is one of the BEST, if not THE BEST iris & rose perfumes of all time, believe me I'm not exaggerating. even a bit. Givenchy was the brand that made me buy my first ever high end fragrance when I was 20. it's definitely a brand that does some amazing perfumes. I got introduced to this by a dear Sephora employee last month. I was blown away by the first try. I am among those who were lucky to own a Lipstick On. For the love of GOD, PLEASE STOP comparing this frag to that one! This, in no way, smells like a lipstick to me. it's instead an incredibly classy iris & rose that is sublime with the addition of almond. oh what a beauty this is! it's def the smell of an "always put together, classy and chic woman with great pair of heels on". the woman who makes this their signature scent is ALWAYS looking great. chic and not over the top. Libra or Pisces elegance and elusiveness is what this reminds me of. every time I smell this, I'm blown away by its beauty. this in no way smells like a lipstick to me. I'm very much over that scent profile anyway. I sniffed this enough I think. the next thing I have to do is get a full bottle and stop the need to visit a beauty shop every now and then for good. I love it. Highly recommend. the rating here definitely doesn't do it any justice. Please try for yourself if my review appeals to you and makes you wonder how it really is in person.

Oh wow, oh wow, wow, wow. This is powdery but in a way I've never smelled before--obviously it has facets I could easily identify such as the rose and neroli but beyond that I had no idea what I was smelling in the base--cashmere? Musk? Powder? Just plain ole' ambroxan? Well yes, but also no! The musk in here reminds me a lot of the musk in Phlur Missing Person, but that's where the similarities begin and end. The powderiness in here is unlike anything I've smelled before. I usually dislike almond as a note, I also usually dislike "traditionally" powdery notes (the soapy, aldehydic kinds), but this is neither of those things. It's not even the "lipsticky iris" kind of powdery, not fully anyway. It's there but mostly the specific combination of notes used here succeeds in creating a "rice powder" accord! It reminds me a little of mochi. Shoot, darn, blast it all, this is beautiful. I'm not even in the market for a new fragrance and yet I still insist on trying new samples... I'll never learn!!! [Edit: well, I bought it... 😅] It's a rather "quiet" perfume on me though... I don't mind scents that don't project as long as the longevity is there, and for me this lasts about 6 hours. So while not incredible it certainly isn't short-lived either!

Irresistible Nude Velvet is a fragrance I was drawn to the moment I first saw it and it delivers exactly what it promises: softness, comfort, and understated elegance. The opening is gentle and radiant, with almond, ambrette, and neroli setting a serene, almost ethereal tone.... It’s light, clean, and inviting, the kind of introduction that feels like slipping into silk. At the heart, iris and rose create a beautiful balance between powdery floral sophistication and soft femininity. The floral notes are never sharp or overwhelming instead, they bloom softly, like petals unfolding in warm morning light. The dry down is where this fragrance truly shines. Rice powder, musk, and cedar come together to form a cocoon of comfort warm, skin-like, and quietly sensual....There’s a creamy texture to it that feels cozy and close, almost like a delicate second skin. Irresistible Nude Velvet isn’t loud or flashy .. it’s refined, intimate, and effortlessly beautiful. The kind of scent you wear for yourself, or for the kind of day when you just want to feel calm, feminine, and grounded. It’s a perfect everyday signature for those who love gentle, powdery florals with a clean, cozy base. I love it, it has Modern Vintage Vibes. - Bhavna Darira Chesan

I've tested this perfume many times since its release. This is so simple and beautiful, yet unique in the sea of designer scents we see today. There is something vintage about this perfume... it's what I imagine a classy woman's boudoir to smell like back in the day. In winter, this scent has so many beautiful nuances. It starts out woody and clean, then moves into the powdery rose phase, where you can detect the iris, rice powder and rose notes. It smells like makeup powder. I've reviewed it before and noted it reminds me exactly of a rose scented translucent powder I used for years until they discontinued the scent and replaced it with a scentless version. I can smell the texture in this scent - cold smooth wood followed by silky rice paper and makeup powder. In warmer weather, this quite simply smells like baby powder with a hint of rose. I honestly really enjoy it and find it so, so comforting. I've put off buying it because I live in such a hot, humid climate, but I'm going to get it this year because even if I can only wear it for a few months a year, it's worth it to own this beauty.