Velvet Amber Blackberry

I had this when it first came out. When I ran out,I never repurchased it, then when I wanted it again, VS had discontinued the scent. I did find the body lotion on Ebay, so I bought it. I'm happy I did, but I don't remember it being spicy, but I still love it. The blackberries are kinda tart, but nice and the Turkish rose underlay is romantic. On my skin, I would consider it a fresh-spicy scent. Hate to say this, but I do believe this could be unisex, as some other reviewers noted. It does have a masculine approach, at least on my skin. Do I mind that? Of course not! Very dark, spicy, romantic and a little sweet without being overwhelming.

I fell in love with it at the first sniff when a friend gave me a small bottle of mist. Though it doesn't last long on my skin, everytime I wear it I receive great compliments, from both men and women. When the bottle gets 3/4 full, I became desperate to have my stock and I was lucky to find bigger bottles of mist, and lotion. When used together, the scent last longer as compared with using the mist alone. I find it strong for everyday use (since I'm from a tropic country), I prefer to wear it on cold seasons or night-outs. Very sexy and sophisticated,, top of my favorite amongst the VS scents!

When the Parfum Intimes line came out I actually smelled the Satin Rose de Mai in store and loved it. Victoria's Secret website had these in the little spray bottles for Christmas and I got them on clearance. I tried all of them and quickly fell in love with Velvet Blackberry Amber. Somehow it smells what I think velvet would be if it had a scent. It's sort of a "comfort" scent that's warm and nuzzling. This perfume also has special meaning to me because I wore it a lot when I was dating my now husband. When I smell it I instantly go back to those days.

I love this fragrance so much. I have the powder and the perfume still and I'll use it sparingly because it's discontinued. It's just the type of scent I like. Soft and mysterious. You can just smell the juicy blackberries and warm amber. It's perfect to wear on cold fall nights. Makes me think of fall leaves and a starry autumn sky. It's very sexy. It smells luxurious to me. I wish it would have more lasting power, but I definitely LOVE this...I wish it wasn't discontinued :(

This is one of my all time favorite fragrances - I SO wish that it was still available in stores! It is awesome for fall/winter. It is ripe, juicy, and warm, just wonderful. I don't get any rose whatsoever. I have a full bottle of this to back up the one I am using now, both of which I bought years ago, but I am using them sparingly because I am afraid to run out.

this is such a beautiful scent. you cab really smell a strong blackberry all through the scent, from top-dry down. luscious. and the "amber" smells much more vanilla/musk to me, which i was so happy about. the dry down lasted on my hand through 3 hand washes. it really is so pretty and does remind me of velvet :)

Still wishing and hoping Victoria Secret will bring this back, there's nothing like it. I search for it in every scent since, but nothing was ever made like this. Maybe they could bring it back as a holiday item, or Valentine's Day. It's such a yummy scent I've craved since owning a bottle back in 2009.

Amber Blackberry is deep, interesting and UNISEX. Fruity, dark and juicy with a certain depth. Not your typical fruity floral, Amber Blackberry, as with the entire Parfums Intimes line, is one of the best VS has offered (and discontinued)

Beautiful, gorgeous fragrance that is somewhat mysterious, but never overwhelming. I LOVE THIS SCENT! It's what velvet would smell like if it had a scent. Velvet also happens to be my favorite fabric.

Oh my goodness I lived in this when I was in my early 20s. Wish I could find the original bottle. It'd be worth the nostalgia, not to mention it's actually a very very good fragrance.

I have the mist and lotion of this scent. I love it! I wish it was not discontinued :( Very neutral and easy to wear but yet classy and fun.

I have left a (long) review on this before, that unfortunately has been removed because someone downvoted it before it had any upvotes. Please don’t downvote reviews, unless they’re offensive, because they will be deleted forever. If you don’t agree with a review, just leave your own or scroll past it, as it might be useful for others. I have half a bottle of this left that I bought in 2010. I haven’t burned through this as it was never truly my scent profile, and since I realised it was discontinued I’ve become more hesitant to wear it, as I do like it a lot and don’t own any similar fragrances. It opens with a strong alcoholic blast that fortunately settles in a few minutes, opening up to a delicious deep and warm purple scent. This stage is quite carnal and very sensual. There is also a metallic tinge, that makes this both warm and cold at the same time. The metallic tang reminds me of Crystal noir, though the scents are nothing alike (probably because they’re both purple), but velvet amber has much more warmth. The word velvet is aptly chosen, as this does have a velvety soft smoothness, and it evokes images of a dark haired beauty in a deep purple velvet gown. It smells royal. The blackberry and rose in this are very jammy and sweet. Of the two the blackberry is most prominent imo, but they blend together smoothly, making it difficult to truly differentiate between the two. The amber is what gives it its carnal depth, and this amber reminds me of the amber in Narciso Rodriguez for her edt (the black bottle). While it’s a beautiful scent, it’s not very complex. Over time the blackberry becomes more apple like, like smelling the skin of a ripe red apple. Unfortunately the amber note, that makes it so sensual and deep fades fairly quickly. The entire scent becomes more of a skin scent within an hour, but I don’t remember this always being the case, so it might be due to age. Overall this is a very pretty scent. Is it special enough to pay exorbitant amounts on eBay? No... it’s not, but it’s a lovely fragrance nonetheless. If you like velvety purple fragrances and you happen to find this for a steal, it’s definitely a god buy though.

@Ismellalot how do you know if you got the real fragrance and whether it smells the way it’s supposed to? This fragrance was discontinued in 2012, so even if you have managed to get your hands on the real fragrance, it would be impossible to know if it still smells the way it should. In case you’re asking whether your bottle looks the way it should.. Your bottle is all wrong. The original bottle is dark purple, with a dark purple cap, that is somewhat translucent, but not really see through. There is no text on the bottle itself, it has a dark purple bow made from thick velvet. The top of the cap has a silver inlay with VS embossed on it. The bottle comes in a purple velvet cylindrical box with the name on a pink strip. The bottle is quite heavy and the whole packaging is high quality, and doesn’t feel cheap at all. The scent itself is quite pretty and nice. It doesn’t smell cheap and I haven’t come across many perfumes that smell very similar. It’s not the most complex scent, but it’s elegant. It reminds me a bit of Crystal noir, but without the coconutty/creamy side, though it’s much more subdued, and quite different. I wouldn’t call it shampooy, but it is a bit perfume-y. My bottle doesn’t smell as velvety as I remember it, so either my sense of smell has changed, or it just doesn’t smell the same it did 16 years ago when it was new. It still smells really good and hasn’t gone off. It’s not my favorite, but it’s still a nice fragrance. I don’t think this is good enough to hunt down overpriced samples and bottles 14 years after it’s been discontinued. It’s a nice fragrance, but not so complex or unique that it’s worth chasing. Plenty of other nice fragrance out there and plenty of better ones.

I am currently wearing the fragrance mist of Victoria's Secret VELVET AMBER BLACKBERRY, which is perfect for an unbearably hot and humid day like today. I am pleasantly surprised at how well this fragrance holds up in such tropical conditions. I even hesitated a bit before spraying this on, for fear that the blackberry would morph into a sticky jam and send me directly to the bath. My worries were for naught. VELVET AMBER BLACKBERRY is really a fruity floral, but not an overly sweet one, which may be why it's being touted as an oriental perfume. The blackberries are unsweetened--no sugar added--but still very much present in all their yummy blackberry-ness. I am not able to tease out rose as the floral and suspect that other unnamed notes may be here as well. The amber is very light, not too synthetic and just enough to help the fragrance abide lightly on the skin once the solvent has evaporated away. This does not really remind me of velvet, but, again, I am wearing the brume parfumee, not the edp, which would probably give a richer, thicker, more velvety experience. This entire series of Parfums Intimes fabric-inspired fragrances is quite nice--relative to other mass-marketed offerings--and at a significantly higher quality level than the Secret Garden series. Of course they are significantly more expensive, too.

I now own the edp of VS VELVET AMBER BLACKBERRY, as it has been discontinued and so was being offered irresistibly in their bargain bin nearly for free. (My last review of this composition was of the fragrance mist, which came in a set with several others from the Parfums Intimes series.) Today seemed the perfect opportunity to put the edp to the test, as I was trying out a couple of blackberry frags by Trish McEvoy (9 BLACKBERRY VANILLA MUSK and SEXY 9 BLACKBERRY VANILLA MUSK). Of the three, I have to say that I prefer this creation, VS VELVET AMBER BLACKBERRY. It is richer, slightly jammy without being sickening, and has a boozy quality thanks probably to the amber which makes it quite a bit more perfumey than the Trish McEvoy offerings, in addition to imparting significantly better longevity. The rose also mingles nicely with the blackberry and the amber. All three of these creations, however, are perfect for the blackberry-phile. Who knew that you could have an entire library of blackberry perfumes with no repetition?

I just have the body mist, but the blackberry is lovely, nice and dark and juicy. The amber is definitely noticeable, it's on the spicy side but has a metallic kind of edge to it that I don't really care for. Might just be the mist though, I'd like to try the edp at some point. I like this mainly for how blackberry it is, without being a sugarbomb.

Im wearing it ritgh now and i like it a lot. Smells a bit of Lily of the Valley, though it is none in the description. I have like 10 spritses on my neck and it is note owerpowering at all. On one of my writs i have Midnight Fantasy, and that smells so much stronger than Velvet Amber Blackberry, i have only used one sprits!

This one to my nose, is a modern interpretation of Yohji yamamoto's "esssential".. so sexy, a bit rossy and wonderful!!! someone here mentioned that if velvet would have a smell, it will smell like this perfume.. well i totally agree, it's just great!!

I mainly smell blackberry. But it's pleasant and soft. Moderate sillage, not overpowering. The amber doesn't stand out. It seems to blend nicely with the blackberry, thankfully because I don't like strong amber aromas. I don't detect any rose at al

As the name states, this is a lovely marriage of amber and blackberry. Those who like amber scents will enjoy this. It has moderate sillage and longevity, but reapplying it is fun.

Smells really nice and cozy IMO :)Smells feminine without beeing to floral or boring, just enough of everything :)

I love this scent. It smells like sweet blackberries...not overpowering but illuminating..nice

The Rose is a bit sharp and overpowering in this one. It's too bad the musky dark tone take center stage. It is still nice, but for my tastes a bit overpowering. It is musky. Yes I agree with rinkybaby, this is a little masculine. I think they are aiming for sultry sexy. This would have been one of my favorites. I am actually sad about this one. :( I so want to wear it! I have actually had this for several months and it is too strong for me, yet there are things I love about it and don't want to part with it. I might try to wear it over the next few months and see if I can adjust. :) This was given to me as a gift from a friend. That was very thoughtful, and she knows I love Blackberry. :) I think I will keep it a while and hope it grows on me. I so want to love this. :) Blackberry and Amber are among my favorite notes. Too bad the Rose is so overpowering. (Unfortunately I don't like rose which makes me so sad about this one. :( Lovely fragrance. Sexy and Sophisticated. Just a little too rose/ musky for me. Will keep searching for my favorite version of this! Blackberry/ Raspberry fragrances with tonka bean, almond, vanilla, amber, or musk are sooo delicious. :) Yum! And they all smell completely different from each other. So nice. :) Some light and fruity and some sexy. I was thinking the same thing.. this would be a good fragrance to wear on a date, or out to a formal dinner. It seems maybe a bit dark/ musky to wear all the time or for day. It is a sexy and sophisticated scent. :)

I was so excited to get this fragrance and when I did I immediately sprayed it on and walked by my husband thinking he would say something like "Wow, you smell great". He loves Victoria's Secret fragrances, but this one he immediately got a sour look on his face and said "Are you wearing a man's cologne?, that smells really manly, Yuck". So, in order to not waist it, I layer it with Bath and Body works Blackberry Vanilla and it tones down the manliness.

Velvet Amber Blackberry is a deep, night-time scent. After wearing it a few times, though, Velvet Amber Blackberry seems a little masculine, and I can smell the rose note. A man may be able to wear this is his chemistry was just right. Although it has a subtle masculine quality, it's recognizably feminine. Among the berries, amber, and rose, there are also notes of sweet vanilla, musk, and maybe a bit of other fruit. The result is a well-blended, sophisticated scent. It's got a classic feel without being outdated. Others who put an age-label on fragrances would probably recommend Velvet Amber Blackberry for all ages. The best part is the dry-down period, which is a transformation into a BEAUTIFUL, musky, sweet scent with a touch of vanilla. It's like a totally different scent than the first few hours. I couldn't stop smelling my wrist and arms! The drydown is so captivating. They just don't make fragrances like this at VS anymore. That's why I collect the older VS parfums -- the quality is very fine and the scents are unique. My 1.7 ounce bottle has 50% remaining from the former owner, which I think has made the perfume less strong. It's had 8 years of exposure to a half-bottle of air. That's not actually a bad thing. In fact, I think I enjoy it more because my bottle is not a powerhouse. It's just right -- the richness of the notes compensates for the light sillage, so it is still strong enough for others (and myself) to enjoy. Plus, I can spray in in a few areas instead of just one area, without it being too much. I'm thinking about doing an experiment. I'm planning to decant a little and mix it with vanilla extract in a small travel spray bottle. The extra alcohol may increase the longevity somewhat, and the vanilla could add richness. Velvet Amber Blackberry is truly a beauty and I look forward to wearing it this fall. Yes, it's velvet in a bottle.

Victoria Secret Bring This Back! This was a beautiful fragrance. For a VS perfume it threw out good sillage & it felt like a real perfume and not some tame body mist. This has the same amber that permeates the dry down in Rapture but it's more on the sweet girly side comparable to the amber in Amber Romance. So this is a very sweet but sophisticated rose & amber scent. For me the blackberry is at the very top & the opening. Smells just like blackberry yogurt, in a berry fruity perfumy way. If you like berries in your perfumes, you'll just swoon from the sweetness. It smells so good. This matches up with a shampoo I have of berry flavor. Then there's a powdery and sweet rose scent. The rose is not too heavy and far from being too much of a rose perfume she quickly turns soapy with the emerging amber scent that takes it over. This is a fruity floral amber scent, linear and simple, but very well composed. There might be more going on too. It gets richer & deeper and muskier. Its' balsamic & a tad unisex so despite the rose scent and blackberry, the amber gets so out of control as to smell like resins in a man's cologne. But it's cool and chic, elegant, never rugged or too aggressive. Stylish & sweet. It's rather outdated by today's context and even smells like it's from the 90's but I love it! VS bring this back!!

darnit! stop making such pretty bottles vs!!! you r giving me crazy dilemma T_T my country only carries a few of their perfumes and none of them last long. this bottle couldnt be bought in my country so i couldnt smell how it is. i hate how perfectly pretty vs make their bottles yet deep inside i know its just a marketing scheme to create such girly and attractive packaging thats luring me and millions of girls out there. everytime i look at their bottles i have to slap myself out of it and remind myself to walk away as its not really a quality made perfume. "im sure ill regret it. the scent will fade in two hours max 。walk away.... look at other perfume counters..." if they would work on their lasting pw and silage im sure this would be a blind buy for me and ill be a loyal customer for a few of their other pretty perfume bottles lol

I don't know what I got or everyone else received; it smells like L'Oréal shampoo. My sample says velvet amber blackberry (embossed) on it with a clear top. Mure et musc smells miles better and it is somewhat one dimensional and a caricature of a real fruit. If you want an actual authentic smelling berry scent, go for enchanted forest. It's not blackberry but damn, this sucks. I knew it was unlikely Victoria secret released a quality berry perfume, but this is total shampoo. Nothing less nothing more

This would be my favorite scent all time if it was just stronger, strong enough that it lasted through out the day. I have to wear the perfume, body spray and lotion to smell this one for any extent of time. But that goes to show you how much I loved the scent that I had to buy all three. I started out with just the fragrance spray and thought this was an absolutely amazing smell of blackberries and amber. It's beautiful. Probably one of my favorite scents of Victoria Secrets

This was on my list to test and I received the fragrance mist today. Big mistake! After applying on my wrists the scent was GONE-OUT OF HERE-SKIED UP in less than 30 minutes. If VS was trying to capture the softness of velvet in a bottle I believe they achieved it in the fragrance mist. It was just a whisper on my skin. There are times when really, really, really light is what I'm aiming for so I will keep it. Would so like to get a stronger version.

It really smells like velvet,it is nice but it isnt a real winter/christmas scent.I find it similair to their basic instinct,the fruity/berry notes.But this one is better,i dont like basic instinct.This one is softer and lacks that sharpness i can smell in the other one.I also miss more amber from it so it wasnt what i expected exactly but i think it will be nice for spring time.

I was pleasantly surprised by this VS, since most of the time I don't care for their creations. To me, it smells like vanilla/musky scent with blackberry notes, which luckily are not too sweet.It starts strong but settles down quite nicely; very sensual and kinda sexy scent, and the box is lovely! I purchased this one as a gift for a friend, and she loved it!

Lovely and delicious. Fresh blackberries followed by creamy vanilla and drying into a soft, dreamy rose. I detect a patchouli-like note here and there, but it's quiet and definetely in the backseat. Mildly sweet and very pretty. Lasting power is poor, unfortunately.

Love this kinda sweet kina spicy fragrance. It's like one of those naughty and nice type perfumes. This does not last me though and I wish it did because it smells THAT great.

Gorgeous! Velvety! The blackberry and amber are explosive. I love this perfume! Such a shame it was discontinued :(

I wish VS will bring this back to market again. I still have my small bottle but its almost empty.

it smells like unforgettable by revlon and with love by hillary duff..