Description
Velvet Eau de Parfum is “a luxurious blend of the finest ingredients in the world—fig and pomegranate from the Mediterranean coastline, rose from Bulgaria and velvet patchouli from Java. These exotic ingredients create an elegant, long-lasting fragrance that captivates with its addictive femininity. “
“Rich with possibilities…indulge in the bold sensuality of Velvet. Lush, warm and decadent. Let your feelings unfold.”
Top notes: pomegranate, fig, raspberry
Heart: Bulgarian rose, black lily, heliotrope
Base: velvety patchouli, saffron, skin musk
The spray bottle is topped with a velvet cap. Avon Velvet is available as a 50 ml Eau de Parfum with a 200 ml body lotion and a 200 ml shower gel.
Velvet was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Gabriela Chelariu.
kop292 – :
I love chypres and this one is very nice! Sweet, dark, and woody with fig, rose, and patchouli. I also catch whiffs of soft, vanilla-ish heliotrope and a bit of leathery saffron. The name “Velvet” is appropriate for this smooth, luxurious fragrance. This is an outstanding release from Avon. Don’t pass this bargain up!
Tatsanill – :
If you’ve ever watched Franco Zeffirelli’s “Romeo and Juliet”, you’ll probably remember the party scene where the main characters first meet. Romeo steps behind heavy curtains with Juliet against the backdrop of a table overflowing with harvest fruits and wine. You can almost feel that there’s a slight hint of heat and smoky spice in the air from the candles and lamps burning but nothing that accumulates, nothing that’s not easily blown out with a gust of cool, Mediterranean night air from hall loft windows.
I think you can get what I’m building up to for Avon’s “Velvet”: Its subtle, figgy sweetness and highly blended, ambient spice and roses heart reminds me of that scene. It has a little, liquored feel to it but nothing too potent. It’s mostly rosy and plummy and soft.
“Velvet” won’t stifle those around you with its depth or sillage nor is it earthy and dense enough to pass for a headshop oils blend. But it has something lush about it, a romantic, slightly Renaissance character and a festive excitement to its freshness, blended with a distant hum of spice, with some dried leaves and balsamic, simmered, tart fruits thrown in. I can see this being a perfect holiday scent leading into the festive season but I can see it being fresh and exciting on dewy, Spring and Summer nights, as well.
Monax – :
Mostly out of curiosity, I’ve recently ordered a few Avon and mark scents after a long Avon hiatus (it didn’t help that I had a bad experience with Avon Canada’s online store a year or so back). I’ve gotta say that Velvet is seriously impressive, and I wouldn’t necessarily have pegged it as an Avon scent. Definitely not as a CA$25 scent.
It is all rose and patchouli, fruity and spiced and somehow still “clean” feeling. The fruits are stewed dried fruits, and the spice is tame, so the mixture is not cloying. I get a strong figgy note, as well. One spray was fairly strong, so I recommend not overspraying this one! Sillage and longevity were both very good.
The bottle is very pretty, especially with the velvet-trimmed cap. This perfume is delicious and I’m very glad I purchased it. I am sure I don’t have anything like it in my collection, and I love roses!
ifm348speagoessenda – :
Looking at the notes you wouldn’t think this was unique; you would probably think it was just another rose patchouli. But it’s original. As others have mentioned it is a full bodied rose; the fig and patchouli give it an earthy richness. There’s a smooth buttery feel to Velvet, but it’s not gourmand in the least, simply luxurious. You know how exquisite desserts can surprise you by being less sweet than you expected and the better for it? Velvet does that.
Velvet is strong for daytime. The sillage is strong enough that it made me self-conscious the first few times I wore it around other people. Still, better an overperformer than a wimpy fader – I can just do a walk-through and spray less next time.
Did I mention it is a beautiful rose? Not an obvious green rose soliflore, but instead a fragrance with rose dominance balanced by complementary notes. I love Avon, but did not expect anything of this quality from them. Usually they are cheap and charming. Velvet is a well constructed scent that lasts all day and projects. Such a surprise!
boleembaway – :
a soft fruity leather skin scent that hugs you like a glove; this is not a typical rose, patchouli saffron mix due to the missing woods; this is beautiful and interesting; this isn’t “fruity” in the typical sense of the word like the modern fruity floral frags. The rose, saffron, raspberry and patch combine to register as a musky leather on my skin with some floral/fruit component. This is a lean-in fragrance where you have to get close. No projection.
Toxa_2030 – :
I really like this one, Avon did a great job with Velvet. This fragrance is perfect for fall.
StrelokRUS – :
(Not an Avon rep.) Velvet is an amazing fragrance. It’s complex and offers a journey across the olfactory experience. It starts off sharp. But you’d be wrong if you dismissed this gem without allowing the mid and base notes to bloom. Immediately upon application I get sharp alcohol, but as it evaporates, there’s a woody-“floriental” hook which piqued my curiosity. Is there more? Oh, yes! As it settles, I’m left with a sweet gourmand of vanilla marshmallow stirred with a sexy musky, ever-so-slight floral base. Don’t wrinkle your nose at this – my mind goes to passion and heat! Not a scent if you’re looking for simple and safe. IMO not for the office or church because its complex scent layers are guaranteed to overwhelm and some may not appreciate its sillage and longevity. This should be reserved for special occasions when you want to hint at all the fun possibilities the evening… and night… can bring. (My Brain took me immediately to 1980’s Christian Dior’s original Poison.)
Psywhessafela – :
This has been compared to Gucci Guilty Absolute for women–this is nothing like Gucci Guilty Absolute, so please don’t buy it thinking you’ll be getting a cheaper dupe–you won’t. What this is though is a gorgeous sweet rose, fig and patchouli fragrance that is smooth and very niche-like. The only pomegranate is a little hint of tartness in the very beginning, the rose quickly overtakes that and blends with the fig for a sweet earthy warm experience. The musk is a soft undercurrent pinning the whole thing, and the patchouli definitely gives it that velvet texture that makes the name very appropriate. The bottle is heavy and classy, with a velvet collar—definitely a new niche direction for Avon. This is a sweeter, lighter cousin to Midnight Poison with the rose and patchouli dancing so nicely together. It’s got decent sillage but not a super heavy hitter with only 2 sprays–more sprays would definitely make it stronger. Longevity is about 5-6 hours. Very inexpensive and well worth the money. Perfect for Fall/Winter–although I could see this blooming in the spring and cooler summer days as well.
oksana-sokol – :
IMO…Avon is starting a “different” direction with this one…???…Gone is that “Avon-ade” type vibe…Great!
I get at first..fruity pom/fig …then alcohol…then the rose/patch moves in…and I feel the warm spicy vibe too. I find this one evolves on skin,so give it a chance to develop. The first time I wore this…it went “powerhouse” on me…today…it is back to “moderate”.
I can only guess that temperatures effect this scent in some way. I have a decent “like” for this scent so far,and I hope Avon keeps expanding into this territory of upper-end type scents.
EDIT: Forgot to mention….This also reminds me of the new Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme.
Edit: I said this “reminds” me of Gucci Guilty Absolute…ON MY SKIN. I did not say it is or trys to be a “dupe” or “clone” of the Gucci. In “vibe” only.
And …I happen to like Velvet MORE than the Gucci !!! 😉
streigin – :
This has quickly become my favorite Avon fragrance (displacing the original Rare Gold.) It’s a beautiful warm spiced rose with slight fruity background. I actually wish there was a bit more patchouli though. I don’t necessarily think of it as a fig scent and wish it was more prominent also. Still.. I love it. It’s a warm, cozy, somewhat sexy scent.
I disagree with it being “beast mode” as it’s pretty middle of the road for my wardrobe as far as sillage and strength. We’re all different and scents all affect us differently.
Disclosure: Avon rep.
pomanbonan – :
I have a love for saffron. I don’t actually smell it. I don’t actually smell the other notes. But together…this is now my favorite Avon. For the price and how much I love this, it’s a must have. I haven’t received my full bottle yet and I’m thinking it’s back up worthy!
I agree with it being a Fall and Winter scent. But then I think even a citrus smells better in cooler crisp air.
As far as being an evening scent, probably is best for that.
But myself, I see a girl similar to the model they’ve chosen, who is pretty enough to slip into an evening gown and be completely together, but instead, chooses that pretty pink velvet jacket with terribly shredded jeans and the cutest boots!
The name of this scent, the model, that CUTE pink jacket, and smell, along WITH that evening gown, ALL portray this scent wonderfully. The holy old jeans are my own imagination! It’s a 70’s thang! 🙂
bio127speagoessenda – :
I would say no it is not at all like that “Avon” base smell. It’s a powerhouse and it’s patchouli with a big blast of rose. I can’t think of another fragrance that it reminds me of for reference. I literally only needed one spray. And I need to go to perfume sprayers anonymous because I usually spray all over and irritate the people around me… I could NOT do my typical over spray with this. One spray lasted into the next day.
lebirman – :
Wonder if this one has the typical Avon base?
devil77777 – :
This is NOT MILD. Just had to put that out there…
I was really excited to see fig in this frag. I’ve had this for about a week. Here are some important highlights if you’re thinking about buying this. as another person mentioned, rose and patchouli dominate here and the fig adds a kind of undercurrent Of zest or freshness.
1. While this has fig as another person mentioned this is a strong rose patchouli scent.
2. This is a serious beast mode perfume. Sillage is enormous. I would say this smells nothing like Fracas but the power in this rivals the sillage power of Fracas. It’s strong stuff.
3. The mood of this fragrance is really holiday party evening to me. I wear Coco Chanel during the day but I don’t think I would wear this during the day.
4. Not good for people who are sensitive to smells – this could be a headache inducer.
So: mostly rose, not fig, super beast mode powerful, best for a formal evening event.
Do I personally like it? Not sure yet. I like to wear my fragrance everywhere so I would have liked it more if it were more suited to day wear.
bayok61 – :
Avon VELVET Is Mildly Fruity & Gently spiced But The Star here is The Bulgarian Rose, A Modern Somewhat Medium Bodied Smooth Rose, Nice For a Romantic Evening where you get dressed up for Dinner with a Glass Of Red Wine!
Arouroriava – :
Velvet, This is a nice lasting fragrance. I like the Burgundy and Gold bottle as well. Perfect for the Fall and Winter seasons.
Nice price too. I think this will be a popular Avon scent.
I like it.