Fragrance World
Velvet Rouge
Best Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours Dupe
Fragrance World Velvet Rouge is a clone of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, with a 74% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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74% MatchInspired by $145 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy74%
Longevity5-7 hours
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
Velvet Rouge by Fragrance World captures the spiced opening and jasmine-orris heart of Rouge Velours reasonably well, with comparable pepper and tea notes. However, the clone appears to lack the distinctive olibanum (frankincense) that gives the original its resinous depth and complexity. The base performs similarly with warm musk and vanilla, though the overall composition feels slightly flatter and less nuanced.
Key Differences
The missing or significantly reduced olibanum note diminishes the original's sophisticated resinous character. Longevity and sillage may be slightly lighter on the clone compared to the designer fragrance.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring95%
Summer62%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter90%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 73 ratingsWhat people who wear Fragrance World Velvet Rouge report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
rose
woody
patchouli
earthy
musky
warm spicy
green
floral
Longevity
Very weak7%
Weak11%
Moderate51%
Long lasting27%
Eternal4%
Sillage
Intimate5%
Moderate67%
Strong26%
Enormous2%
Who wears it
Female33%
More female21%
Unisex37%
More male2%
Male7%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced10%
Overpriced0%
Ok2%
Good value20%
Great value68%
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What wearers say
“As a person who is trying to enjoy the pink roses so popular at the moment, I took a chance on this and am so glad I did. This is a sexy, photorealistic rose scent. The tea and pink pepper keep it sparkling but I really enjoy the grounding of the patchouli and vetiver dry down, with the animalic musk that makes this really gorgeous. This isn’t for the playground - this is sophisticated and grown up. For the price you’d better get the car started - it is very close to the OG and you can go through bottles without guilt.”
“Feminine, mass-pleasing, great value. Very realistic rose with some depth but not too sweet or overly mature. Probably not suitable for girls < early 20s though. GOOD blind buy!!”
“It is a brooding red rose in full bloom, dark and mature. I just don't find it all that wearable. I can appreciate the artistry of this creation while not loving it.”
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