Fragrance comparison

Ansam vs Velvet Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 18 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ansam

Swiss Arabian

3.569 votes

Rank #51,117 White FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ansam takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ansam
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Edition
Choose it for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ansam3/4

Velvet Edition1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ansam
Sillage & projection: Ansam
Value for money: Ansam
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AnsamSwiss Arabian

Velvet EditionBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAnsam

SillageAnsam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAnsamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

leather91%

animalic83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

coffee100%

white floral88%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

citrus42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomPink PepperPear

Heart

JasmineCoffeeVanilla

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberCedar

Notes

CoffeePink PepperOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day57

Night100

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ansam by Swiss Arabian is an aromatic, leather-forward fragrance designed for those who appreciate a bold, animalic presence. It opens with bright citrus and pear before grounding itself in deep leather, coffee, and vanilla. This scent creates a grounded, mature impression suitable for cooler weather and evening wear,…

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Velvet Edition by Bershka presents a cozy oriental floral composition that hinges on a prominent coffee note. It is an affordable pick for those who enjoy warm, spicy scents during cooler months or crisp autumn evenings. The blend focuses on a sweet, aromatic profile that feels approachable and casual for daily wear, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ansam or Velvet Edition?

Ansam takes 3 of 4 categories. Ansam is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ansam for a white floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Edition for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ansam or Velvet Edition?

Ansam lasts longest (Ansam 74/100, Velvet Edition 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ansam or Velvet Edition?

Ansam projects furthest (Ansam 74/100, Velvet Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ansam and Velvet Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Coffee.

Is Ansam or Velvet Edition better for summer or winter?

Ansam suits evening wear; Velvet Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ansam and Velvet Edition?

Ansam has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Coffee and Vanilla, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar. Velvet Edition features Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.