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NOAR 2024

Velvet Addiction

GourmandIndianWomenEau de Parfum

Opens sweet and indulgent with Pear, Pink Pepper, and Orange Blossom blossoming into a gourmand heart of Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, and Licorice over a warm, edible base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, and Cedar.

The bloodline

Black OpiumYVES SAINT LAURENTStrong

This bottle carries the Black Opium DNA. Shares 11 notes with the original.

pink pepperorange blossompearcoffeejasminebitter almond+5 more

Climate fit

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

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Black Opium by YVES SAINT LAURENT. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Velvet Addiction bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodySweetBalsamicCamphoraceousCitrusEarthyFloralFresh

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. Velvet Addiction is widely considered inspired by YSL Black Opium, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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