Fusion by Rizwan 2024

Midnight Velvet

OrientalIndianMenEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Bergamot, Black Pepper, and Incense settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Rose over a deep, enveloping base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, and Leather.

The bloodline

PatchouliAbdul Samad Al QurashiModerate

This bottle carries the Patchouli DNA. Shares 7 notes with the original.

bergamotpatchouliroseambermusksandalwood+1 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Patchouli by Abdul Samad Al Qurashi but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Midnight Velvet bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmAnimalicAromaticResinousSmokyWoodyBalsamicBitter

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Midnight Velvet is widely considered inspired by Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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