Fragrance comparison

Aoud Velrose vs Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Aoud Velrose

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #59,085 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

Jo Malone London · 2019

4.0757 votes

Rank #28,001 OudRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Aoud Velrose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aoud Velrose1/2

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aoud Velrose
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud VelroseThe Dua Brand

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne IntenseJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 57%Had 29%Want 14%

4.07/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet88%

oud77%

lactonic65%

warm spicy53%

floral42%

oud100%

rose88%

sweet77%

warm spicy65%

floral42%

nutty30%

Scent match78%Very similar · both rose, oud and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Damask RosePralineAgarwoodCloves

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Cloves

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Praline

Category winnerAoud VelroseLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day32

Night100

Spring29

Summer21

Fall100

Winter75

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 43%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men7

Unisex33

Women59

Date 41%Party 32%Work 15%Casual 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,001

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet Rose & Oud Cologne IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Velrose by The Dua Brand centers on dark Damask rose petals drenched in warm caramelized praline and earthy agarwood. The opening reveals an instant prickle of clove spice alongside deep red florals. It is thick and syrupy. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a rich, lactonic creaminess t…

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Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense delivers a warm contrast of spice, nectar, and smoky resin. The first spray hits with a sharp burst of spicy clove buds. Within minutes, thick crimson Damask rose takes over the heart. It smells jammy and rich. Beneath the petals lies a dark bed of agarwood oud, softe…

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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, Aoud Velrose or Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Aoud Velrose is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense is rated 4.07/5 from 57 votes. Choose Aoud Velrose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Aoud Velrose and Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and sweet accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Praline and Cloves.

Is Aoud Velrose or Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense better for summer or winter?

Aoud Velrose suits evening wear; Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Velrose and Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense?

Aoud Velrose features Damask Rose, Praline, Agarwood and Cloves. Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense has top notes of Cloves, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Praline.